Fortinet FortiWifi 51E: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Fortinet FortiWifi 51E runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mvebu/cortexa9 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1600 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 7 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9382 (mini-PCIe) |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa9 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a9_vfpv3-d16 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2A via Molex 5557-02R |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 560 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the FortiWifi 51E
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.
See commit for instructions
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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