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| inbox:toh:zyxel:nwa50ax [2023/10/10 20:51] – Device is supported now. borromini | inbox:toh:zyxel:nwa50ax [2024/02/14 14:37] – [Opening the case] added info on PCB attachment to housing. valentijn | ||
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| ====== ZyXEL NWA50AX ====== | ====== ZyXEL NWA50AX ====== | ||
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| - | //The ZyXEL NWA50AX is ZyXEL' | + | The ZyXEL NWA50AX is ZyXEL' |
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| - | /* How to add images ========> | + | |
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| + | ===== Supported Versions ===== | ||
| - | ===== OpenWrt support ===== | + | <!-- ToH: { |
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| - | <color red>**Work in progress.**</color> | + | /* If no unsupported functions known, comment out the following datatable or delete it. */ |
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| - | ===== Supporting activities | + | ===== Hardware Highlights |
| - | //Describe if there are any ongoing activities that might lead to OpenWrt support.// | + | <!-- ToH: { |
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| - | ===== Experimental firmware ===== | + | } --> |
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| - | //List experimental firmware download links here.// | + | |
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| - | //None at this time.// | + | |
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| - | ===== Hardware highlights ===== | + | |
| - | ^ CPU ^ Ram ^ Flash ^ Network | + | |
| - | | 4x Mediatek MT7621 @ 880 MHz | + | |
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| === From factory WebUI === | === From factory WebUI === | ||
| - | Upload the OpenWrt factory image to the factory' | + | Upload the OpenWrt factory image to the factory' |
| - | If OpenWrt is installed to slot B, it will fail installation, and reboot to the stock ZyXEL firmware, in this case, simply install | + | However, if your NWA50AX has had a firmware update since unpacking, then OpenWrt is installed to slot B and will fail installation. The NWA50AX will then reboot to the stock ZyXEL firmware. In this case, simply install |
| === From Serial === | === From Serial === | ||
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| **Insert photo of backside label** | **Insert photo of backside label** | ||
| - | **Insert photo of PCB** | + | Photo of the PCB: |
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| ==== Opening the case ==== | ==== Opening the case ==== | ||
| - | On the bottom side of the device, there are 4 PH1 screws, remove them, flip the device over and pry the top cover off from the ridge around the edge. | + | On the bottom side of the device, there are 4 PH1 screws, remove them, flip the device over and pry the top cover off from the ridge around the edge. There are no plastic clips, the device should come apart without problems. You will see a large antenna ground plate that also serves as a heat sink, seemingly attached with 4 screws. However, it is also attached to the PCB with some sort of tape. See photo: {{: |
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| + | The PCB is held down with 4 little plastic clamps on the corners, and is also attached to a heat sink with double sticking tape. Taking the PCB out should be easy. | ||
| ==== Serial ==== | ==== Serial ==== | ||
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| How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:\\ | How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:\\ | ||
| - | Turn the device over, so you are looking at the ports, with the ports at the bottom, The order of the pins is. | + | Turn the device over, so you are looking at the ports, with the ports at the bottom, The order of the pins is: |
| - | <12v> <LAN> GND, RX, TX, VCC (do not connect VCC!). There will also be an arrow pointing at the VCC pin. | + | <12v> <LAN> GND, RX, TX, VCC (do not connect VCC!). |
| Note RX needs to be connected to TX on the connecting device and TX to RX. | Note RX needs to be connected to TX on the connecting device and TX to RX. | ||
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| ===== Tags ===== | ===== Tags ===== | ||
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