Ubiquiti EdgeRouter (ER-8): OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter (ER-8) runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the octeon/generic target, and has been supported since 15.05. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Cavium CN6120 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 8 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | octeon / generic |
| Package architecture | mips64_mips64r2 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 15.05 |
| Install method | Sysupgrade, USB |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 280 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the EdgeRouter (ER-8)
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: Sysupgrade, USB.
Official OpenWrt device page for the EdgeRouter (ER-8)
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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