ZyXEL NWA210AX: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL NWA210AX runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the qualcommax/ipq807x target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ8071A |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 256 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | QCN5024 (2.4GHz), QCN5054 (5GHz) |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq807x |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.1 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12V, 2A via barrel, or 802.3af/at PoE 19W |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 1000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the NWA210AX
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, see git-commit.
Rename image to 'openwrt.bin' before flashing
Official OpenWrt device page for the NWA210AX
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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