OpenWRT for x86 architecture
OpenWRT for x86 architecture
I just set up OpenWrt on a mini PC. I’ve worked with OpenWrt before using TP Link Archer C6 and had some experience managing multiple access points. In my setup, I created eight access points so they could be controlled easily. Each device runs 2.4 GHz with a 5 GHz option, giving us a total of eight channels. On the mini PC, I thought it would handle more devices but only managed one at a time. When I added another, the same configuration applied to everyone—new router or new PC. The mini PC only has one radio, so I need to adjust my approach.
It usually depends on the wireless radio and the available drivers. The first option displays a specific SoC, whereas the second simply indicates "Generic." This suggests limited customization options, as the operating system isn't aware of its full capabilities.
Alternative solution for your Mediakit 7921 Wi-Fi card with X86 system
I suggest checking the OpenWRT forums for advice: https://forum.openwrt.org/. It might be straightforward to recompile with the right modules. The card could still be unsupported because of missing FOSS drivers. Although I haven’t used OpenWRT recently, I recall using a text interface similar to a kernel to pick modules and compile it, which helped reduce its size enough for my old router.