FriendlyARM NanoPi NEO2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The FriendlyARM NanoPi NEO2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Allwinner H5 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x Header, 1x µUSB (power) |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | sunxi / cortexa53 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | SD card, Sunxi installation |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 2.0A via USB Female Micro-B |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the NanoPi NEO2
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.
Similar to install method for Raspberry Pi
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