FriendlyARM NanoPi NEO: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The FriendlyARM NanoPi NEO runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa7 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. 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.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the FriendlyARM NanoPi NEO. 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 Allwinner H3
CPU 4 cores @ 1200 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target sunxi / cortexa7
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method SD card, Sunxi installation
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0 A via USB Female Micro-B
Device type Single-board computer
Estimated throughput 840 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the NanoPi NEO

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: SD card, Sunxi installation.

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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