devolo WiFi pro 1200i: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The devolo WiFi pro 1200i runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) 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 WiFi pro 1200i, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558
CPU 1 core @ 720 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method Sysupgrade, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply PoE 802.3af/at
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 90 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WiFi pro 1200i

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: Sysupgrade, see git-commit.

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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