Cambium Networks XE3-4: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Cambium Networks XE3-4 runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the qualcommax/ipq60xx target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6E wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ6018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6E |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax · 6GHz: ax |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm IPQ6018, Qualcomm QCN9074 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq60xx |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 802.3bt PoE++ or 802.3at (with USB, BT disabled) |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 800 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the XE3-4
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 git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the XE3-4
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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