Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 8XP (ES-8XP): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 8XP (ES-8XP) runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/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 easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi Install: easy

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 Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch 8XP (ES-8XP), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7242
CPU 1 core @ 390 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 9
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 24V/48V Passive PoE, PoE 802.3af/at
Device type Wired only
Estimated throughput 48 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the EdgeSwitch 8XP (ES-8XP)

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: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the EdgeSwitch 8XP (ES-8XP)

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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