ipTIME T5004: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ipTIME T5004 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: easy

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Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7621AT
CPU 2 cores @ 880 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7621
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 220 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the T5004

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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