D-Link DAP-X1860: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

D-Link DAP-X1860 router
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The D-Link DAP-X1860 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 22.03.4. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.80) WiFi 6 (AX) 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-X1860, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7621
CPU 2 cores @ 880 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7975AN, MediaTek MT7915DAN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7621
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 22.03.4
Install method D-Link Recovery GUI
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 220 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DAP-X1860

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: D-Link Recovery GUI.

http://192.168.0.50/, use chrome/ edge

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

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $170

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