Xunlong Orange Pi 2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Xunlong Orange Pi 2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa7 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rtl819x 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 Xunlong Orange Pi 2, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Allwinner H3
CPU 4 cores @ 1300 MHz
RAM 1024 MB
Ethernet ports 1
USB 4x 2.0, 1x OTG
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Realtek RTL8198ETV
WLAN driver rtl819x
OpenWrt target sunxi / cortexa7
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method Sunxi installation
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 2.0 A via barrel
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 909 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Orange Pi 2

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: Sunxi installation.

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 $126

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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