Ubiquiti NanoStation M2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti NanoStation M2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. 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 still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9342 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 535 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9342 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 14.07 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | PoE 24 VDC, 0.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 66 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the NanoStation 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: see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the NanoStation 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.
Hardware versions
The NanoStation M2 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| XW shown above | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9342 |
| Base version | ath79/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9283 |
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