Skylab SKW71: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Skylab SKW71 was supported by OpenWrt from external image on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (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 Skylab SKW71. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9331 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9331 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | external image |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 3.3 VDC, 0.35A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the SKW71
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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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