Linksys MR7500/MR75MS/MR75WH: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys MR7500/MR75MS/MR75WH runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the qualcommax/ipq60xx target. Its WiFi 6E wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Good (0.70)
WiFi 6E Install: easy
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ6018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1800 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 (10G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6E |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax · 6GHz: ax |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm QCN5022, Qualcomm QCN5052, Qualcomm QCN9024 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq60xx |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3.0A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1800 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MR7500/MR75MS/MR75WH
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.
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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