Buffalo WTR-M2133HP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Buffalo WTR-M2133HP runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Buffalo WTR-M2133HP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019
CPU 4 cores @ 717 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9884
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WTR-M2133HP

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: 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.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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