Extreme Networks AP-7612: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Extreme Networks AP-7612 runs OpenWrt external image on the ipq40xx/generic target. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Extreme Networks AP-7612. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.

Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4029
CPU 4 cores @ 716 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 256 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4029
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release external image
Install method TFTP generic
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1A via barrel, or 802.3af/at PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the AP-7612

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: TFTP generic.

manually set tftpserver ip to 192.168.1.5, setenv ipaddr 192.168.1.156, setenv serverip 192.168.1.5, tftpboot 0x85000000 openwrt-ipq40xx-generic-ap7612-initramfs-uImage.itb, bootm 0x85000000, sed -i "/list ports 'lan'/a\ list ports 'wan'" /etc/config/network, /etc/init.d/network restart

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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