Buffalo BHR-4GRV2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Buffalo BHR-4GRV2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 720 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the BHR-4GRV2
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM.
For ath79 see new installation instructions in https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=879f2ef7c0720c49f0911a6a3a7f8fe4111c2acb
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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