Kimax KI-U35WF: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Kimax KI-U35WF runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Kimax KI-U35WF. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620N |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12V 2A |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the KI-U35WF
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.
use initramfs from OEM, then sysupgrade in OpenWrt without saving settings
Official OpenWrt device page for the KI-U35WF
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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