BT Home Hub 5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The BT Home Hub 5 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the lantiq/xrx200 target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the BT Home Hub 5, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Lantiq XWAY VRX268 (PSB 80910 EL) |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9287, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k, ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | lantiq / xrx200 |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 125 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Home Hub 5
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Home Hub 5
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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