egnite Ethernut 5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The egnite Ethernut 5 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the at91/sam9x target, and has been supported since 17.01.1. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
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Specifications
| SoC | Atmel AT91SAM9XE512 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 200 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 1024 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | at91 / sam9x |
| Package architecture | arm_arm926ej-s |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 17.01.1 |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Power supply | 802.3af PoE, USB Micro B or 5-24V via barrel |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 35 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Ethernut 5
Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.
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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