Huawei HG255D: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Huawei HG255D was supported by OpenWrt from 17.01.3 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rt2800pci 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 Huawei HG255D, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Ralink RT3052
CPU 1 core @ 384 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 4
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Ralink RT2860
WLAN driver rt2800pci
OpenWrt target ramips / rt305x
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 17.01.3
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 48 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the HG255D

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.

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

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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