MikroTik RB450Gx4: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RB450Gx4 runs OpenWrt external image on the ipq40xx target. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik RB450Gx4. 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 IPQ4019 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 716 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 512 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | external image |
| Install method | Mikrotik TFTP, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 10-57 VDC barrel jack, 0.8A, PoE 802.3af/at |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RB450Gx4
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: Mikrotik TFTP, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RB450Gx4
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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