SNR SNR-CPE-AX2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

SNR SNR-CPE-AX2 router
Image: OpenWrt Table of Hardware, CC BY-SA 4.0

The SNR SNR-CPE-AX2 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the mediatek/filogic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) 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.

Drivers: Excellent (0.95) WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

Some links are affiliate links. Learn more.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7981B
CPU 2 cores @ 2000 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 128 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 6 (AX)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7981B, MediaTek MT7976C
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target mediatek / filogic
Package architecture aarch64_cortex-a53
Current release snapshot
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 1000 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the SNR-CPE-AX2

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.

Official OpenWrt device page for the SNR-CPE-AX2

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

Other routers to consider

Sinovoip Banana Pi BPi-R3 Mini

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $109

Huasifei WH3000

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent

GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)

WiFi 6 (AX) Drivers: Excellent $170

Not sure which fits? Take the 60-second quiz.