Ubiquiti PicoStation 2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti PicoStation 2 was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03.1 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 PicoStation 2, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR2315 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 180 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | Pre-WiFi 4 (802.11a/b/g) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR2315 |
| WLAN driver | ath5k |
| OpenWrt target | ath25 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_mips32 |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 10.03.1 |
| Install method | TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | Passive PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 22 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the PicoStation 2
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: TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the PicoStation 2
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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