Sophos XG 86: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Sophos XG 86 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the x86/64 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none 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) 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 Sophos XG 86, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Intel Atom E3930
CPU 2 cores @ 1300 MHz
RAM 4096 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 4
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
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 454 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the XG 86

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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