IIJ SA-W2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The IIJ SA-W2 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mvebu/cortexa9 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the IIJ SA-W2, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 380 88F6810 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 1600 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9287, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k, ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa9 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a9_vfpv3-d16 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 3A via barrel, or 802.3af |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 280 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the SA-W2
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.
See commit for instructions
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
Ruckus R500
MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)
Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra
Not sure which fits? Take the 60-second quiz.