Iomega iConnect: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Iomega iConnect runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the kirkwood/generic target, and has been supported since 15.05. 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Iomega iConnect, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Marvell 88F6281 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 4x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT3090 (mini-PCIe) |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci |
| OpenWrt target | kirkwood / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_xscale |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.0 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 175 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the iConnect
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 devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the iConnect
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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