Dragino MS12: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Dragino MS12 was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03.1 on the ath25 target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the ath5k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) 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 Dragino MS12, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR2317
CPU 1 core @ 180 MHz
RAM 16 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g
WLAN hardware Atheros AR2317
WLAN driver ath5k
OpenWrt target ath25
Package architecture mips_4kec
Current release EOL
Supported since 10.03.1
Install method GUI OEM
Install difficulty easy
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 22 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the MS12

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.

Still sold and well supported

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPI-R4

WiFi 7 (BE) Drivers: Excellent $247

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

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