Qxwlan E2600AC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Qxwlan E2600AC runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.70) 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 E2600AC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019
CPU 4 cores @ 717 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 3
USB 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 9-48 VDC, PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the E2600AC

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 git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the E2600AC

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 E2600AC ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
C2 shown above ipq40xx/generic 24.10.4 Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019
C1 ipq40xx/generic 24.10.4 Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4019

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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