MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq60xx target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated unknown, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ6010 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1800 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm IPQ6010 (integrated) |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq60xx |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install difficulty | unknown |
| Power supply | 12-28 VDC via barrel jack, 27 W max; supplied adapter 24 V / 1.2 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1800 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Chateau 5G R17 ax
Installation on this device is rated unknown. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start.
Boot the initramfs image via RouterBOOT etherboot, then run sysupgrade.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Chateau 5G R17 ax
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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