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.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) 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 HPE MSM430, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

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.

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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