Lenovo Newifi mini Y1: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Lenovo Newifi mini Y1 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620A, MediaTek MT7612E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 14.07 |
| Install method | U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12V, 1A via barrel plug |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Newifi mini Y1
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: U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Newifi mini Y1
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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