Redwave RW2458N (AeroMAX 5): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Redwave RW2458N (AeroMAX 5) was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. It has no wireless radio, and its open-source driver support rates fair (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Redwave RW2458N (AeroMAX 5), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 390 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | 1x mini-PCIe |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 48 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RW2458N (AeroMAX 5)
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RW2458N (AeroMAX 5)
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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