PowerCloud Systems CAP324: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The PowerCloud Systems CAP324 runs OpenWrt 24.10.3 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) 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 PowerCloud Systems CAP324, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9344
CPU 1 core
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9344, Atheros AR9382 mini-PCIe
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.3
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method Sysupgrade, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.25A, PoE
Device type Access point
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the CAP324

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: Sysupgrade, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery.

Official OpenWrt device page for the CAP324

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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