YunCore CPE830: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The YunCore CPE830 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ar71xx-ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

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 YunCore CPE830, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
CPU 1 core @ 535 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx-ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.0
Supported since 17.01.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5 A, PoE 24V
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 66 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the CPE830

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: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.

See git commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=df222e57be467eb85e77f4f569e169d471c8ba54 for installation instructions.

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

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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