Sophos XG 125w: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Sophos XG 125w runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the x86/64 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. 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 XG 125w, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Intel Atom C2358
CPU 2 cores @ 1700 MHz
RAM 4096 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 8
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 (SparkLAN WPEA-352ACN)
WLAN driver ath10k
OpenWrt target x86 / 64
Package architecture x86_64
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method x86 installation
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 3.33A via barrel (5.5x2.5mm)
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 595 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the XG 125w

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: x86 installation.

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

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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