ZyXEL WAP6805: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ZyXEL WAP6805 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), 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 WAP6805, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621ST |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7603EN, Quantenna QT3840BC, Quantenna QT2518B |
| 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 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 110 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WAP6805
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.
root pw required for OEM install - known only for 2016 firmware revision
Official OpenWrt device page for the WAP6805
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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