ZBT WE826: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZBT WE826 runs OpenWrt 24.10.5 on the ramips/mt7620 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 (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7620A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7620A |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7620 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 24.10.5 |
| Supported since | 18.06.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the WE826
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: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot web recovery, see devicepage.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WE826
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
Hardware versions
The WE826 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| T/32M shown above | ramips/mt7620 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7620A |
| 16M | ramips/mt7620 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7620A, MediaTek MT7612EN |
| 32M | ramips/mt7620 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7620A, MediaTek MT7612EN |
| T/16M | ramips/mt7620 | 24.10.5 | MediaTek MT7620A |
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