JDCloud RE-CS-02 (Athena): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The JDCloud RE-CS-02 (Athena) runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq60xx target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6E wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 6E Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the JDCloud RE-CS-02 (Athena), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm IPQ6010
CPU 4 cores @ 1800 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Ethernet ports 5 (2.5G)
USB Yes, 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 6E
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax · 6GHz: ax
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCN5022 / Qualcomm QCN5052 / Qualcomm QCN9024
WLAN driver ath11k
OpenWrt target qualcommax / ipq60xx
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release snapshot
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12V/3A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 1800 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the RE-CS-02 (Athena)

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.

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

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WiFi 6E Drivers: Excellent $71

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