EnGenius EnStationAC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The EnGenius EnStationAC runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

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 EnGenius EnStationAC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557
CPU 1 core @ 720 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 24 VDC Proprietary PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 90 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the EnStationAC

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: 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

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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