WAVLINK WL-WN573HX1: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The WAVLINK WL-WN573HX1 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Good (0.80)
WiFi 6 (AX) Install: moderate
Hardware data and retail listings last checked .
Where to buy
- Buy $136
- Newegg exact model WL-WN573HX1, OUT OF STOCK, no price shown Currently out of stock
- WAVLINK Store manufacturer store, USD price, US plug option, 70 in stock $159
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7905, MediaTek MT7975 |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | DC 54V/0.3A PoE Passive）or 802.3at PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WL-WN573HX1
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
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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