MikroTik RB750r2 (hEX lite): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

MikroTik RB750r2 (hEX lite) router
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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.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

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.

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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