AVM FRITZ!Box 7530: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7530 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the AVM FRITZ!Box 7530, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 716 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the FRITZ!Box 7530
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: see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the FRITZ!Box 7530
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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