Reyee RG-E5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Reyee RG-E5 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the mediatek/mt7622 target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- Surveillance-Video US retailer, SKU RG-E5, add-to-cart, ships next business day $137
- ENS Security US distributor catalog page, SKU RG-E5, no public price and no cart
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7622B |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1400 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7622, MediaTek MT7911AN, MediaTek MT7975AN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / mt7622 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 2.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 700 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RG-E5
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RG-E5
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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