devolo Magic 2 WiFi: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The devolo Magic 2 WiFi 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 moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the devolo Magic 2 WiFi. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
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 | U-Boot TFTP recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 196-250 VAC 50Hz |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 70 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Magic 2 WiFi
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: U-Boot TFTP recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Magic 2 WiFi
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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