Ubiquiti Rocket M5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Ubiquiti Rocket M5 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 no longer sold new.

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

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 Rocket M5, 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 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9281-AL1E
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 discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Rocket M5

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 M5

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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