Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI router
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The Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the mxs/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its No WiFi wireless on the none 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) No WiFi 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 iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Freescale i.MX233
CPU 1 core @ 454 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target mxs / generic
Package architecture arm_arm926ej-s
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 14.07
Install method SD card, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 6-16V via barrel
Device type Single-board computer
Estimated throughput 79 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI

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: SD card, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the iMX233-OLinuXino-MAXI

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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