Xunlong Orange Pi Zero 2W: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Xunlong Orange Pi Zero 2W runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
Drivers: Fair (0.50)
WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate
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Specifications
| SoC | Allwinner H618 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1500 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Unisoc UWE5622 |
| OpenWrt target | sunxi / cortexa53 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | SD card, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5V/2A via USB Type C |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Orange Pi Zero 2W
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: SD card, 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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