Texas Instruments PandaBoard: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Texas Instruments PandaBoard runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the omap/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) WiFi 4 (N) 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 Texas Instruments PandaBoard, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Texas Instruments OMAP4430
CPU 1 core @ 1000 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 2x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Texas Instruments WL1271
OpenWrt target omap / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a8_vfpv3
Current release 24.10.5
Supported since 14.07
Install method SD card
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0A via barrel
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 175 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the PandaBoard

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: SD card.

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

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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