Meraki Z3C: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Meraki Z3C runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the ipq40xx/generic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. 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.

Drivers: Good (0.70) 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 Meraki Z3C, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm IPQ4029
CPU 4 cores @ 700 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCA4019
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release snapshot
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 54V/0.92A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 489 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Z3C

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 git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

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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