Soekris net5501: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Soekris net5501 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the x86/geode target, and has been supported since 19.07.7. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi 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 Soekris net5501, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC AMD Geode LX800
CPU 1 core @ 433 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 4 MB
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x 2.0, 1x Header
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target x86 / geode
Package architecture i386_pentium-mmx
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 19.07.7
Install method CF card
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply DC Jack min. 6 to max. 28V DC max.25W or 5V DC onboard
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 86 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the net5501

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: CF card.

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 net5501 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
60 shown above x86/geode 24.10.5 -
70 x86/geode 24.10.5 -

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