AVM FRITZ!Box 5490: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The AVM FRITZ!Box 5490 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the lantiq/xrx200 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the AVM FRITZ!Box 5490, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Lantiq XWAY VRX288 (PSB 80920 EL)
CPU 2 cores @ 500 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 512 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 4
USB 2x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target lantiq / xrx200
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 24.10.0
Install method EVA FTP
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12V via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 125 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the FRITZ!Box 5490

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: EVA FTP.

Important: Select image according to the flash chip used. Open device to determine the flash chip. For details see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the FRITZ!Box 5490

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Hardware versions

The FRITZ!Box 5490 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
Base version shown above lantiq/xrx200 25.12.2 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
avm_avm_fritz_box_5490_non-micron_nand lantiq/xrx200 25.12.2 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880

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