Gainstrong Oolite: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gainstrong Oolite was supported by OpenWrt from 14.07 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Gainstrong Oolite, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9331 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9331 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 14.07 |
| Install method | Sysupgrade |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Oolite
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: Sysupgrade.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Oolite
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 Oolite ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 shown above | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Atheros AR9331 |
| V5/2 | ar71xx/generic | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 |
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