Evaluation boards / unbranded boards MTK3943 Reference Board (MT7981B+MT7976C): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Evaluation boards / unbranded boards MTK3943 Reference Board (MT7981B+MT7976C) runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 23.05.1. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Evaluation boards / unbranded boards MTK3943 Reference Board (MT7981B+MT7976C), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7981B |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1300 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7976C |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 23.05.1 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 650 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MTK3943 Reference Board (MT7981B+MT7976C)
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.
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