devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac router
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The devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac runs OpenWrt 24.10.3 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) 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 5 (AC) 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 devolo dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9344
CPU 1 core @ 560 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9344, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882-BR4A
WLAN driver ath9k, ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.3
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 196-250 VAC 50Hz
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 70 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the dLAN pro 1200+ WiFi ac

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, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage.

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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