COMFAST CF-E538AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The COMFAST CF-E538AC was supported by OpenWrt from external image on the ramips/mt7620 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620DA |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7612E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | external image |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | PoE (Ethernet port - back) |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the CF-E538AC
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the CF-E538AC
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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