COMFAST CF-E385AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The COMFAST CF-E385AC was supported by OpenWrt from 18.06.0 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

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 COMFAST CF-E385AC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558
CPU 1 core @ 720 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 90 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the CF-E385AC

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 OEM, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the CF-E385AC

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

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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