Sophos XG 85w: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Sophos XG 85w runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the x86/64 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Intel Atom E3825 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1333 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9382 (SparkLAN WPEA-121N) |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| 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, 3A via barrel (5.5x2.5mm) |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 466 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the XG 85w
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.
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