ZyXEL Keenetic Start: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL Keenetic Start was supported by OpenWrt from - 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the ZyXEL Keenetic Start, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Ralink RT5350F |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 360 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT5350F |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / rt305x |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | - |
| 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 Start
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the Keenetic Start
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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