Tenda BE12 Pro: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Tenda BE12 Pro runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the mediatek/filogic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 7 (BE) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7987AV |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 (2.5G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 7 (BE) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax/be · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax/be |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7992E, MediaTek MT7975N, MediaTek MT7979N |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | see devicepage, see forum |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 2000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the BE12 Pro
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 devicepage, see forum.
https://www.right.com.cn/forum/thread-8463884-1-1.html
Official OpenWrt device page for the BE12 Pro
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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