Sophos RED 15w: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Sophos RED 15w runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the mpc85xx/p1010 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. 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 it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Freescale P1010 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 533 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | SparkLan WPEA-121N, Atheros AR9382 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | mpc85xx / p1010 |
| Package architecture | powerpc_8548 |
| Current release | 25.12.4 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 93 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the RED 15w
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RED 15w
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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