MikroTik RB951Ui-2nD (hAP): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The MikroTik RB951Ui-2nD (hAP) runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/mikrotik target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. 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 RB951Ui-2nD (hAP). 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 QCA9531
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / mikrotik
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method Mikrotik TFTP
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 10-28 VDC via barrel jack, 10-28 VDC Passive PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the RB951Ui-2nD (hAP)

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.

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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