CMCC XR30

Specifications§

Processor

MediaTek MT7981B, aarch64, 1300 MHz

Flash memory

128 MB NAND

RAM

512 MB DDR4

Ethernet

3 × 1G LAN + 1 × 1G WAN

USB

1 × USB 3.0

Wi-Fi chip

MediaTek MT7976CN

Wi-Fi 5 GHz

AX, 160MHz, 2x2, 2402MB/s, 1024QAM

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz

AX, 40MHz, 2x2, 574MB/s, 256QAM

Build features§

• FunctionalityExcept:
  Cloud services
  Components
• Factory resetWith the Reset button
• WPS buttonConfigured as Wi-Fi
• Mesh buttonYes
• LEDSystem
  Internet connected
• Mesh compatibilityWith original devices and clones
• Built-in storage70.9 MB, Entware can be installed

Preparing for flashing§

1. Download and unpack the firmware archive The “Download” button is in the panel under the device name.
2. Connect the router to the computer with a cable (Ethernet) Flashing over Wi-Fi is not possible.

Installing from OpenWrt§

1. Uploading the image In the OpenWrt web interface, upload rax3000m-me-openwrt.itb as an update (sysupgrade).
2. Flashing After the reboot, run CMCC_XR30_flasher.exe, click “Install” and wait until it finishes.
3. System start The device starts in about 3 minutes.

Updating the firmware§

To update, use KeenBOOT or KeenKit — the methods for NAND memory.

Since version 5.0.7 the firmware can also be updated through the web interface.

Reverting to stock firmware§

The revert is done from a full backup through the KeenBOOT bootloader. The steps are in the instructions for MT7981.