MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the mvebu/cortexa72 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. 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.
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Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 7040 88F7040 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1400 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 1024 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 8 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa72 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a72 |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | Mikrotik TFTP |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 24-57V via DC jack, 2-pin terminal, or PoE+ (802.3af/at) on port 1 |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1400 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RB5009UG+S+IN
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RB5009UG+S+IN
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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