Radxa Rock 2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Radxa Rock 2 router

The Radxa Rock 2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the rockchip/armv8 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless 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) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC Rockchip RK3528A
CPU 4 cores @ 2000 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 3x 2.0, 1x 3.0
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware AIC AIC8800D80
OpenWrt target rockchip / armv8
Package architecture aarch64_generic
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method SD card
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC via USB Type-C, or optional PoE via Hat
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 1000 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the Rock 2

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.

Hardware versions

The Rock 2 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
A shown above rockchip/armv8 25.12.1 AIC AIC8800D80
radxa_2_f rockchip/armv8 25.12.1 AIC AIC8800D80

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