AVM FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The AVM FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the AVM FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9556 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 720 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9556, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k, ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | EVA FTP, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 230 VAC, 50Hz |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E
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, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Still sold and well supported
Ruckus R500
MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)
Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra
Not sure which fits? Take the 60-second quiz.