ZyXEL Keenetic Lite: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The ZyXEL Keenetic Lite was supported by OpenWrt from 21.02.0 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. 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 it is no longer sold new.

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 ZyXEL Keenetic Lite, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Ralink RT5350
CPU 1 core @ 360 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 5
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Ralink RT5350
WLAN driver rt2800pci
OpenWrt target ramips / rt305x
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 45 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Keenetic Lite

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, 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.

Still sold and well supported

GL.iNet GL-X300B (Collie)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent $126

KuWFi CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

YunCore CPE830(D)

WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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