Radxa Rock 3A: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Radxa Rock 3A runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the rockchip/armv8 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. 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
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Where to buy
- ALLNET China 4GB SKU RS117-D4 in stock 2026-08-09; 2GB/8GB sold out $105
- Arace Tech 2GB SKU RS117-D2, sold out 2026-08-09 Currently out of stock $30
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Specifications
| SoC | Rockchip RK3568 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 4096 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 2x 2.0, 2x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | rockchip / armv8 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_generic |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | USB Type-C (supporting USB PD 2.0) |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Rock 3A
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: 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.
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