Buffalo WSR-2533DHP2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Buffalo WSR-2533DHP2 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mediatek/mt7622 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7622 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1350 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7622, MediaTek MT7615 |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / mt7622 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 675 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WSR-2533DHP2
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, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit.
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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