ZTE MF286A: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZTE MF286A runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/nand target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 775 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 4 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k-ct |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / nand |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12V, 2A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 96 Mbps |
| Availability | not_available |
Installing OpenWrt on the MF286A
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: see git-commit.
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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