ZyXEL NR7101: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL NR7101 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7603 |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | PoE 802.3at |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the NR7101
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 + serial recovery, see devicepage, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the NR7101
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