ZBT WE1026-5G: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZBT WE1026-5G runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the ZBT WE1026-5G. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620A, MediaTek MT7612E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1A, supports 9V~32V DC In |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WE1026-5G
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, see devicepage, 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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