Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-WiFi: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-WiFi runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the mxs/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rtl8xxxu driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-WiFi. 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 | Freescale i.MX233 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 454 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| USB | 3x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Realtek RTL8188CU |
| WLAN driver | rtl8xxxu |
| 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 | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 79 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-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: SD card, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-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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