Ubiquiti RouterStation: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Ubiquiti RouterStation runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 10.03.1. Its No WiFi wireless on the none driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) No WiFi 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 RouterStation, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7161
CPU 1 core @ 680 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 3
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation No WiFi
WLAN hardware -
WLAN driver none
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 10.03.1
Install method RedBoot TFTP recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 24 VDC, PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 85 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the RouterStation

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: RedBoot TFTP recovery, see devicepage.

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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