ZTE MF283plus: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZTE MF283plus runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ramips/rt305x target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rt2800pci 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the ZTE MF283plus, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Ralink RT3352 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT3352 |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / rt305x |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MF283plus
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the MF283plus
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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