Evaluation boards / unbranded boards AM335x evaluation module: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Evaluation boards / unbranded boards AM335x evaluation module router

The Evaluation boards / unbranded boards AM335x evaluation module runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the omap/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC Texas Instruments AM335x
CPU 1 core @ 1000 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Wilink 8
OpenWrt target omap / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a8_vfpv3
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method SD card
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 175 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the AM335x evaluation module

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: SD card.

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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