MikroTik RB750UPr2 (hEX PoE lite): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The MikroTik RB750UPr2 (hEX PoE lite) was supported by OpenWrt from 18.06.0 on the ar71xx/mikrotik target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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

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Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target ar71xx / mikrotik
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 18.06.0
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 8-30 VDC via barrel jack, 8-30 VDC Passive PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the RB750UPr2 (hEX PoE 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.

Requires initramfs network boot to install

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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