Zcomax ZCN-1523H-5-16: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The Zcomax ZCN-1523H-5-16 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ar71xx/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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 Zcomax ZCN-1523H-5-16, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR7240 rev 2
CPU 1 core @ 350 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 2
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9280
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ar71xx / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 12.09
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply PoE 15 VDC, 0.9A
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 43 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the ZCN-1523H-5-16

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

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