MikroTik RB750r2 (hEX lite): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RB750r2 (hEX lite) runs OpenWrt 24.10.8 on the ath79/mikrotik target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and 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 RB750r2 (hEX lite). 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 QCA9533 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 850 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / mikrotik |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.8 |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | Mikrotik TFTP, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 6-30 VDC, max. 2W |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 106 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RB750r2 (hEX lite)
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.
Requires initramfs network boot to install; run sysupgrade after that.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RB750r2 (hEX lite)
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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