ZBT WE1326: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ZBT WE1326 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.80) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: easy

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the ZBT WE1326. 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 MT7621AT
CPU 2 cores @ 880 MHz
RAM 512 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 1x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7603EN, MediaTek MT7612EN
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt7621
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.0 A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 220 Mbps
Availability available

Installing OpenWrt on the WE1326

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 git-commit.

Flash via the Chinese Boot loader. Hold reset for 5 seconds at power on and access via 192.168.1.1

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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