HPE MSM460: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The HPE MSM460 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mpc85xx/p1020 target, and has been supported since 23.05.4. 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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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the HPE MSM460, 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 | 23.05.4 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | PoE PD 802.3af |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 233 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MSM460
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.
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 MSM460 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| J9590A shown above | mpc85xx/p1020 | 24.10.5 | 2x Atheros AR9390 (mini-PCIe) |
| Base version | mpc85xx/p1020 | 24.10.5 | 2x Atheros AR9390 (mini-PCIe) |
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