PQI Air Pen: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The PQI Air Pen was supported by OpenWrt from 18.06.0 on the ath79/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the PQI Air Pen, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9331 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | TFTP generic |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC via male USB 2.0 A plug, LiPo battery |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the Air Pen
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: TFTP generic.
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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