MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite) runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/mikrotik target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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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 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| 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 RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac 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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac 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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