SilverCrest SWV 733: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The SilverCrest SWV 733 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the SilverCrest SWV 733, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7628AN
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7610E
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the SWV 733

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: U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the SWV 733

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Hardware versions

The SWV 733 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
B1 shown above ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7610E
A2 ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7610E

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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