Evaluation boards / unbranded boards Qualcomm AP161: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Evaluation boards / unbranded boards Qualcomm AP161 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq806x/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), 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 Qualcomm AP161, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ8064 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1400 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 256 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 2x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | ipq806x / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a15_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 4A or 36-57V IEEE 802.3af/at POE |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 489 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Qualcomm AP161
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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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