Kingston MLW221: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Kingston MLW221 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 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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Where to buy
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620N |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| 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 | 14.07 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5V, 1A via female USB micro-B or 1810 mAh battery |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MLW221
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 MLW221
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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