Beeline SmartBox PRO: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Beeline SmartBox PRO router
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The Beeline SmartBox PRO runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. 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 it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.80) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7621AT
CPU 2 cores @ 880 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 256 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7602EN, MediaTek MT7612EN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7621
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 220 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the SmartBox PRO

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 devicepage.

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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