Keenetic KN-1221 (Launcher): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Keenetic KN-1221 (Launcher) runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7628AN |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 575 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7628AN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt76x8 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 71 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the KN-1221 (Launcher)
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.
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