Linksys MX4200: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Linksys MX4200 runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the qualcommax/ipq807x target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) 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.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ8174 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1400 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm QCN5024, 2x Qualcomm QCN5054 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq807x |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3.0A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MX4200
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MX4200
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The MX4200 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1/AND/V2 shown above | qualcommax/ipq807x | 25.12.4 | Qualcomm QCN5024, 2x Qualcomm QCN5054 |
| V2 | qualcommax/ipq807x | 25.12.4 | Qualcomm QCN5024, 2x Qualcomm QCN5054 |
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