GL.iNet VIXMINI: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The GL.iNet VIXMINI runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the GL.iNet VIXMINI, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7628NN |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x µUSB (power) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7628NN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt76x8 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 1.0A via µUSB |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the VIXMINI
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: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the VIXMINI
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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