Turris CZ.NIC MOX: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Turris CZ.NIC MOX runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the mvebu/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), 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 Turris CZ.NIC MOX, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Marvell Armada 3720 88F3720 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A (mPCIe: Compex WLE900VX) |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | mvebu / cortexa53 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2.5A via barrel, or optional PoE+ Module |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 500 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MOX
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 git-commit.
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The MOX ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER/WIFI shown above | mvebu/cortexa53 | 25.12.2 | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A (mPCIe: Compex WLE900VX) |
| Base version | mvebu/cortexa53 | 25.12.2 | - |
| POCKET/WIFI | mvebu/cortexa53 | 25.12.2 | Marvell 88W8997 (SDIO: AzureWave AW-CM276NF) |
| CLASSIC | mvebu/cortexa53 | 25.12.2 | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A (mPCIe: Compex WLE900VX) |
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