Globalscale ESPRESSObin: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Globalscale ESPRESSObin runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mvebu/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) No WiFi Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Globalscale ESPRESSObin, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Marvell Armada 3700LP 88F3720
CPU 2 cores @ 1200 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 3
USB 1x 2.0, 1x 3.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target mvebu / cortexa53
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.0A via barrel
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 600 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the ESPRESSObin

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 devicepage.

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 ESPRESSObin ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V7 shown above mvebu/cortexa53 24.10.5 -
V5/0/1 mvebu/cortexa53 24.10.5 -

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