Xiaomi Mi Router 4C: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Xiaomi Mi Router 4C runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7628DAN
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 3
USB Mod
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7628DAN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5V, 1A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the Mi Router 4C

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.

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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