ITian Square One SQ201: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ITian Square One SQ201 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the gemini/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the rt2500pci 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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Specifications
| SoC | Storm SL3516 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 300 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 3x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT2561T (mini-PCI) |
| WLAN driver | rt2500pci |
| OpenWrt target | gemini / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_fa526 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 4.0 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 52 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Square One SQ201
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 Square One SQ201
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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