Linksys WRT1900AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Linksys WRT1900AC router
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The Linksys WRT1900AC runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the mvebu/cortexa9 target, and has been supported since 15.05. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mwlwifi driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Linksys WRT1900AC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Marvell Armada 385 88F6820
CPU 2 cores @ 1600 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0, 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Marvell 88W8864
WLAN driver mwlwifi
OpenWrt target mvebu / cortexa9
Package architecture arm_cortex-a9_vfpv3-d16
Current release 25.12.5
Supported since 15.05
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 3.0A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 560 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the WRT1900AC

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: see devicepage.

Image name may need to be changed to OEM Code Name

Official OpenWrt device page for the WRT1900AC

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 WRT1900AC ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V2 shown above mvebu/cortexa9 25.12.5 Marvell 88W8864
V1 mvebu/cortexa9 25.12.5 2x Marvell 88W8864 (mini-PCIe)

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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