Strong 1200: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Strong 1200 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Strong 1200. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7602EN, MediaTek MT7612EN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 19.07.0 |
| Install method | see forum, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the 1200
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 forum, see git-commit.
Flash first -initramfs.bin and after, -squashfs.bin
Official OpenWrt device page for the 1200
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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