COMFAST CF-E7: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

COMFAST CF-E7 router
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The COMFAST CF-E7 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. 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.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the COMFAST CF-E7. 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
USB 1x 2.0
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 19.07.0
Install method GUI OEM, Sysupgrade, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply Passive PoE 24 VDC
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the CF-E7

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, Sysupgrade, 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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