HPE MSM430: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The HPE MSM430 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mpc85xx/p1020 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Freescale P1020 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 667 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | 2x Atheros AR9390 (mini-PCIe) |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | mpc85xx / p1020 |
| Package architecture | powerpc_8548 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 802.3af PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 233 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MSM430
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 git-commit.
Identical to MSM460
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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