Microchip SAMA5D27 SOM1 EK: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Microchip SAMA5D27 SOM1 EK runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the at91/sama5 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Fair (0.50)
No WiFi Install: moderate
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Specifications
| SoC | Atmel ATSAMA5D27-D1G-CU |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | at91 / sama5 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a5_vfpv4 |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 87 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the SAMA5D27 SOM1 EK
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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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