MoFi Network MOFI5500: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The MoFi Network MOFI5500 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Good (0.80)
WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | Yes, 1x 2.0, 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | 2x MediaTek MT7615N |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V/3.5A via barrel or 4-pin |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MOFI5500
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: see git-commit.
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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