COMFAST CF-XR186: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The COMFAST CF-XR186 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the mediatek/filogic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Excellent (0.95) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the COMFAST CF-XR186. 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 MediaTek MT7981B
CPU 2 cores @ 1300 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7981B
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target mediatek / filogic
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release snapshot
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 100-240V AC (wall plug)
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 650 Mbps
Availability unknown

Installing OpenWrt on the CF-XR186

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: 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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