MikroTik RB532A: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RB532A was supported by OpenWrt from 7.09 on the rb532/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik RB532A, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | IDT 79RC32H435 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| OpenWrt target | rb532 / generic |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 7.09 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12-48 VDC, PoE 802.3af |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the RB532A
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 devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RB532A
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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