I-O Data WN-AX2033GR2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The I-O Data WN-AX2033GR2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.80) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

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Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7621A
CPU 2 cores @ 880 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7603E, MediaTek MT7615
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7621
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.5
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 220 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the WN-AX2033GR2

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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