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.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the ESPRESSObin
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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