COMFAST CF-E314N: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The COMFAST CF-E314N runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the COMFAST CF-E314N. 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 | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP recovery, 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-E314N
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: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the CF-E314N
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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