Olimex A13-SOM-256: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Olimex A13-SOM-256 runs OpenWrt 24.10.6 on the sunxi/cortexa8 target, and has been supported since 15.05. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (0.50/1.0), 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 Olimex A13-SOM-256. 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 | Allwinner A13 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 4096 MB (NAND) |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| OpenWrt target | sunxi / cortexa8 |
| Package architecture | arm_cortex-a8_vfpv3 |
| Current release | 24.10.6 |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install method | Sunxi installation |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 175 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the A13-SOM-256
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-SOM-256
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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