Gemtek MXF-W1700K: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Gemtek MXF-W1700K runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the airoha/an7581 target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 7 (BE) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated hard, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Airoha AN7581GT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1300 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 (10G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 7 (BE) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax/be · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax/be · 6GHz: ax/be |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7996AV, MediaTek MT7976GN, MediaTek MT7977AN, MediaTek MT7977BN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | airoha / an7581 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | hard |
| Power supply | Revision 1.1: 12 VDC, 5A barrel jack, 5.5mm x 2.1mm, Revison 2.0: 12VDC, 4A barrel jack, 6,3mm x 3mm |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1300 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MXF-W1700K
Installation on this device is rated hard. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start. Documented methods: see devicepage.
Requires serial console to install.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MXF-W1700K
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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