The router uses an Intel/Lantiq GRX350 SoC (System on Chip). OpenWrt lacks mainline support for this specific chipset, and the necessary drivers (specifically for the Wi-Fi 6 radio) often require proprietary "binary blobs" that Intel has not made open-source. Hardware Highlights: CPU: Intel Dual-Core. RAM: 256 MiB. Flash: 128 MiB.
(older but well-supported) or newer compatible models from brands like GL.iNet . openwrt-archer-ax50
Up to 3 Gbps (2402 Mbps on 5GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz). Key Concerns for Users Thermal Issues: Many users report that the The router uses an Intel/Lantiq GRX350 SoC (System on Chip)
is currently by the official OpenWrt project. While the router's stock firmware is actually built on an OpenWrt base, several hardware hurdles make a community port highly unlikely in the near future. Compatibility Summary openwrt-archer-ax50