COMFAST CF-E313AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The COMFAST CF-E313AC runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/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 (0.75/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.75) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the COMFAST CF-E313AC. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.

Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method GUI generic, GUI OEM, CLI generic, Sysupgrade, U-Boot web recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 802.3af/at PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the CF-E313AC

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 generic, GUI OEM, CLI generic, Sysupgrade, U-Boot web 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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