Cudy M3000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Cudy M3000 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 23.05.4. 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 it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7981BA |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1300 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7981BA, MediaTek MT7976CN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 23.05.4 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 650 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the M3000
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.
Need a signed OpenWrt intermediary image from Cudy before installing official OpenWrt image. See Device Page for more info.
Official OpenWrt device page for the M3000
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The M3000 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 shown above | mediatek/filogic | 25.12.5 | MediaTek MT7981BA, MediaTek MT7976CN |
| V2 | mediatek/filogic | 25.12.5 | MediaTek MT7981BA, MediaTek MT7976CN |
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