Beeline Smartbox Flash: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Beeline Smartbox Flash runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), 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 Beeline Smartbox Flash, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7615DN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Smartbox Flash
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 Smartbox Flash
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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