SmartRG SDG-8712: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The SmartRG SDG-8712 runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the mediatek/filogic target. Its WiFi 7 (BE) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the SmartRG SDG-8712. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7987A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 3 (2.5G) |
| USB | Yes, 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 7 (BE) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax/be · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax/be |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7992 |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 2000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the SDG-8712
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.
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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