Gainstrong MiniBox: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gainstrong MiniBox was supported by OpenWrt from 19.07.0 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath10k 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 Gainstrong MiniBox, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 550 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x µUSB (power) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 0.5A |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 68 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MiniBox
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.
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The MiniBox ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V3/2 shown above | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 |
| V1/0 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9331 |
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