Qxwlan E1700AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Qxwlan E1700AC runs OpenWrt 24.10.3 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

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 Qxwlan E1700AC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563
CPU 1 core @ 750 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
WLAN driver ath9k, ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 24.10.3
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 9-48 VDC, PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 93 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the E1700AC

Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the E1700AC

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

Hardware versions

The E1700AC ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V2/16M shown above ath79/generic 24.10.3 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
V2 ath79/generic 25.12.2 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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