Ubiquiti PicoStation M XM: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Ubiquiti PicoStation M XM was supported by OpenWrt from 21.02.0 on the ath79/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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 no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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 PicoStation M XM, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7241
CPU 1 core @ 400 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9283
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / tiny
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method Ubiquiti TFTP, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 24 VDC, Passive PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the PicoStation M XM

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: Ubiquiti TFTP, see git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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