MikroTik RBDiscG-5acD (DISC Lite5 ac): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RBDiscG-5acD (DISC Lite5 ac) runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the ipq40xx/mikrotik target, and has been supported since 21.02.2. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik RBDiscG-5acD (DISC Lite5 ac). 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 IPQ4018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 716 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ipq40xx / mikrotik |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 21.02.2 |
| Install method | Mikrotik TFTP, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 10-30 VDC Passive PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 501 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RBDiscG-5acD (DISC Lite5 ac)
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.
Select bootp method in RouterBOARD menu, not dhcp
Official OpenWrt device page for the RBDiscG-5acD (DISC Lite5 ac)
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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