Kobol Helios4: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Kobol Helios4 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mvebu/cortexa9 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 388 88F6828 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1600 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 2x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa9 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a9_vfpv3-d16 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | SD card, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 8.0A |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 560 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Helios4
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: SD card, 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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