Ubiquiti AirGrid M2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti AirGrid M2 was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03 on the ath79/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Ubiquiti AirGrid M2, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 rev 2 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 390 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9283 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 10.03 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | Passive PoE |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 48 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the AirGrid M2
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: U-Boot TFTP recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AirGrid M2
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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