Compex WPE72NX: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Compex WPE72NX was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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 Compex WPE72NX, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7240
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Compex Atheros WLE200 series mini-PCIe
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 12.09
Install method CFE TFTP recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WPE72NX

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: CFE TFTP recovery, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the WPE72NX

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

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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