Mercury M301: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Mercury M301 was supported by OpenWrt from 15.05 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Mercury M301, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x mini-USB (power) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR7240 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 5 VDC (mini-USB), 2000 mAh battery |
| Device type | Travel router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the M301
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 M301
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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