MikroTik RB951G-2HnD: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The MikroTik RB951G-2HnD runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/mikrotik target, and has been supported since 15.05. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik RB951G-2HnD. 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 Atheros AR9344
CPU 1 core @ 600 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9344
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / mikrotik
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 15.05
Install method Mikrotik TFTP
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 75 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the RB951G-2HnD

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.

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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