MikroTik RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP AC): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MikroTik RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP AC) 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 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the MikroTik RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP 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 QCA9556 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 720 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9556, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k, 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 | PoE 802.3af/at |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP 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.
Follow standard MikroTik installation procedure via TFTP
Official OpenWrt device page for the RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP 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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