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.
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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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