Check Point L-50: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Check Point L-50 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the kirkwood/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Marvell 88F6281 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 1200 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 10 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9287 (mini-PCIe) |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | kirkwood / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_xscale |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 210 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the L-50
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, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the L-50
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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