Radxa Zero 3W: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Radxa Zero 3W runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the rockchip/armv8 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. 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 RK3566 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1600 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| USB | 1x 3.0, 1x OTG |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | AIC AIC8800 D80 |
| OpenWrt target | rockchip / armv8 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_generic |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | SD card, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5V, 2A via USB Type-C |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Zero 3W
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, 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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