MikroTik PowerBox Pro: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik PowerBox Pro runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ath79/mikrotik target. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, 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 PowerBox Pro. 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 Atheros QCA9557 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 720 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | Yes, 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / mikrotik |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12-57V via barrel or passive PoE |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the PowerBox Pro
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.
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