Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the octeon/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. 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 still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Cavium CN5020 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 500 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 4096 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | octeon / generic |
| Package architecture | mips64_mips64r2 |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 23.05.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot USB recovery |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 175 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the UniFi Security Gateway
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: U-Boot USB recovery.
Flash instructions are identical to EdgeRouter Lite.
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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