Olimex A64-Olinuxino eMMC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Olimex A64-Olinuxino eMMC runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the other driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Where to buy
- DigiKey In-Stock: 1, US distributor, Add to Cart $79
- Olimex EUR 65.00 direct from manufacturer, In Stock / Add to basket
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Specifications
| SoC | Allwinner A64 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1200 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x OTG |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Optional Realtek RTL8723BS |
| WLAN driver | other |
| OpenWrt target | sunxi / cortexa53 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC via barrel |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the A64-Olinuxino eMMC
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.
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