Qxwlan E600GAC: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Qxwlan E600GAC 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 E600GAC, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x Header
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9887
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 9-12 VDC
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the E600GAC

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.

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

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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