MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 15.05.1. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) WiFi 4 (N) 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 MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7688AN
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 32 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 1x 2.0, 1x µUSB (power)
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7688AN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 15.05.1
Install method U-Boot USB recovery
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0 A
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the LinkIt Smart 7688

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: U-Boot USB recovery.

Official OpenWrt device page for the LinkIt Smart 7688

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 LinkIt Smart 7688 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
Base version shown above ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7688AN
DUO ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7688AN

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