Pirelli DRG A226M: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Pirelli DRG A226M was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the bcm63xx/smp target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (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 Pirelli DRG A226M, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Broadcom BCM6358
CPU 2 cores @ 300 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x 1.1 Device, 1x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
OpenWrt target bcm63xx / smp
Package architecture mips_mips32
Current release EOL
Supported since 12.09
Install method CFE TFTP + serial recovery
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 75 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the DRG A226M

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: CFE TFTP + serial recovery.

Official OpenWrt device page for the DRG A226M

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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