PC Engines ALIX 1c: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The PC Engines ALIX 1c runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the x86/geode target, and has been supported since 10.03. 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.
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Specifications
| SoC | AMD Geode LX800 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | x86 / geode |
| Package architecture | i386_pentium-mmx |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 10.03 |
| Install method | CF card, x86 installation, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 7-20 VDC via barrel, or Passive PoE |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 100 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the ALIX 1c
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: CF card, x86 installation, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the ALIX 1c
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