Radxa E52C: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Radxa E52C runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the rockchip/armv8 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.60/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Fair (0.60)
No WiFi Install: moderate
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- Arace Tech 2GB/16GB $55.00, out of stock, checked 2026-08-10 Currently out of stock $55
- ALLNET China (Radxa Approved Partner) 2GB/16GB $57, all variants sold out, checked 2026-08-10 Currently out of stock $57
- ThinkRobotics INR-priced store, out of stock Currently out of stock
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Specifications
| SoC | Rockchip RK3582 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 6 cores @ 1800 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | rockchip / armv8 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_generic |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | SD card |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5 VDC, 5A via USB Type-C |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 2500 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the E52C
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: SD card.
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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