Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-WiFi: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Olimex iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI-WiFi router
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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.

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

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

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.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

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