ZTE MF287: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ZTE MF287 runs OpenWrt 24.10.4 on the ipq40xx/generic target, and has been supported since 23.05.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and we have no current US retail listing for it.

Drivers: Good (0.70) WiFi 5 (AC) 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 ZTE MF287, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018
CPU 4 cores @ 700 MHz
RAM 256 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 IPQ4018
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ipq40xx / generic
Package architecture arm_cortex-a7_neon-vfpv4
Current release 24.10.4
Supported since 23.05.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12V, 1.5A via barrel
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 489 Mbps
Availability not_available

Installing OpenWrt on the MF287

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.

Official OpenWrt device page for the MF287

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 MF287 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
REGULAR/AND shown above ipq40xx/generic 24.10.4 Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018
PRO ipq40xx/generic 24.10.4 Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018
3NEO ipq40xx/generic 24.10.4 Qualcomm Atheros IPQ4018

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