Meraki MR74: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Meraki MR74 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Meraki MR74, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4029 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 716 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4029, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / generic |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 24.10.4 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 37-57 VDC, PoE 802.3af |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MR74
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.
Same installation procedure as MR33. It is easier to use a 360clip for a tsop 48
Official OpenWrt device page for the MR74
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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