D-Link DAP-1330: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

D-Link DAP-1330 router
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The D-Link DAP-1330 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. 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 it is no longer sold new.

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

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 D-Link DAP-1330, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DAP-1330

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.

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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