WatchGuard Firebox T15-W (MS1AE3W): OpenWrt Compatibility Report

WatchGuard Firebox T15-W (MS1AE3W) router

The WatchGuard Firebox T15-W (MS1AE3W) runs OpenWrt 25.12.4 on the mpc85xx/p1010 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k 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) WiFi 4 (N) 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 WatchGuard Firebox T15-W (MS1AE3W), which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Freescale (NXP) P1010
CPU 1 core @ 533 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Flash 1024 MB (NAND)
Ethernet ports 3
USB Yes, 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9582 via Senao PCE3302AN
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target mpc85xx / p1010
Package architecture powerpc_8548
Current release 25.12.4
Supported since 25.12.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.25 A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 93 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Firebox T15-W (MS1AE3W)

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 git-commit.

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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