Ubiquiti UniFi AP: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti UniFi AP runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 12.09. 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Ubiquiti UniFi AP, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 390 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9287 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 24 VDC, 0.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 48 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the UniFi AP
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: see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the UniFi AP
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The UniFi AP ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base version shown above | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9287 |
| LR | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9287 |
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