ZBT WE1226: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

ZBT WE1226 router
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The ZBT WE1226 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) 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 ZBT WE1226, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7628NN
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 3
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7628NN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 18.06.0
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 5 VDC, 1.0 A
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the WE1226

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.

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

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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