Xiaomi AIoT Router AC2350: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

Xiaomi AIoT Router AC2350 router

The Xiaomi AIoT Router AC2350 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.2. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563
CPU 1 core @ 775 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 4
USB 1x 2.0 Device, 1x Device
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9988
WLAN driver ath9k, ath10k-ct, other
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 21.02.2
Install method see devicepage, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 96 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the AIoT Router AC2350

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, see git-commit.

Using exploit on stock firmware

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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