Linksys MR9000: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys MR9000 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ipq40xx/generic target. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated hard, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Linksys MR9000, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 717 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 256 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k, ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | hard |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MR9000
Installation on this device is rated hard. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit.
Do NOT flash factory.bin image directly! Must first change kernel partition size via Serial Console -or- Intermediate Firmware. See Device Page section for more information.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MR9000
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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