Western Digital MyBook Live: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Western Digital MyBook Live runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the apm821xx/sata target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. 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 no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the Western Digital MyBook Live, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | AppliedMicro APM82181 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | No WiFi |
| WLAN hardware | - |
| WLAN driver | none |
| OpenWrt target | apm821xx / sata |
| Package architecture | powerpc_464fp |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.5 A |
| Device type | Wired only |
| Estimated throughput | 140 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the MyBook Live
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 MyBook Live
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 MyBook Live ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE shown above | apm821xx/sata | 25.12.0 | - |
| DUO | apm821xx/sata | 25.12.0 | - |
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