Ubiquiti Rocket M2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti Rocket M2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 8.09.2. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7241 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | AR9342-DL3A |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 8.09.2 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, Ubiquiti TFTP, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | Passive PoE 24 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Rocket M2
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, Ubiquiti TFTP, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Rocket 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.
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