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.
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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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