Ubiquiti LiteStation 5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti LiteStation 5 was supported by OpenWrt from 8.09 on the ath25/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) wireless on the ath5k 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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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Ubiquiti LiteStation 5, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR2313 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 180 MHz |
| RAM | 16 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 5GHz: a |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR2313 |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ath25 / generic |
| Package architecture | mipsel_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 8.09 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, RedBoot TFTP recovery, RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | Passive PoE, max 18V |
| Device type | Single-board computer |
| Estimated throughput | 22 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the LiteStation 5
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, RedBoot TFTP recovery, RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the LiteStation 5
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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