Sercomm AD1018: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Sercomm AD1018 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the bmips/bcm6328 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the b43 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
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Specifications
| SoC | Broadcom BCM6328 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 320 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | Mod |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Broadcom BCM43217 |
| WLAN driver | b43 |
| OpenWrt target | bmips / bcm6328 |
| Package architecture | mips_mips32 |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 40 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the AD1018
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 devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AD1018
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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