Sophos APX 120: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Sophos APX 120 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the ipq40xx/generic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.70) 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 Sophos APX 120, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm IPQ4019
CPU 4 cores @ 716 MHz
RAM 256 MB
Flash 256 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm QCA4019
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release snapshot
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12V/1A via barrel or 802.11af PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 501 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the APX 120

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.

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

MikroTik RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT (hAP ac)

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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