Xunlong Orange Pi Zero2: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The Xunlong Orange Pi Zero2 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the sunxi/cortexa53 target, and has been supported since 24.10.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the other driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Allwinner H616 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1500 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 2 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0, 1x Header, 1x OTG |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Allwinner AW859A |
| WLAN driver | other |
| OpenWrt target | sunxi / cortexa53 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 24.10.0 |
| Install method | SD card, Sunxi installation |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 5V/3A via USB Type C |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the Orange Pi Zero2
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, 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.
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