Olimex A13-OLinuXino-WIFI: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Olimex A13-OLinuXino-WIFI router
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The Olimex A13-OLinuXino-WIFI runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa8 target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rtl819x driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the Olimex A13-OLinuXino-WIFI, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Allwinner A13
CPU 1 core @ 1000 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 4096 MB (NAND)
USB 3x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Realtek RTL8188CUS
WLAN driver rtl819x
OpenWrt target sunxi / cortexa8
Package architecture arm_cortex-a8_vfpv3
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 14.07
Install method Sunxi installation
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 6-16 VDC via barrel
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 175 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the A13-OLinuXino-WIFI

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: Sunxi installation.

Official OpenWrt device page for the A13-OLinuXino-WIFI

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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