Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the octeon/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- Buy $220
- Ubiquiti Store manufacturer store, $99 from $199, Sold out Aug 7, no restock date Currently out of stock $99
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Specifications
| SoC | Cavium CN7130 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | octeon / generic |
| Package architecture | mips64_mips64r2 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 700 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the EdgeRouter 4
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the EdgeRouter 4
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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