Cubitech CubieBoard1: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Cubitech CubieBoard1 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa8 target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none 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) No WiFi 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 Cubitech CubieBoard1, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Allwinner A10
CPU 1 core @ 1000 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Flash 4096 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 1
USB 2x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target sunxi / cortexa8
Package architecture arm_cortex-a8_vfpv3
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method Sunxi installation
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0 A via barrel
Device type Single-board computer
Estimated throughput 175 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the CubieBoard1

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: Sunxi installation.

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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