Hnet HW-C108: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Hnet HW-C108 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: easy

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 Hnet HW-C108, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7620A
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x Power only
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7620A
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7620
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 5 VDC, 1.0 A, 6000 mAh battery
Device type Travel router
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the HW-C108

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, see git-commit.

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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