i couldn't find the router on the list however it seems to meet the specs needed for OpenWrt, has anyone tried installation with this router before, or used something similar like other 800 series routers?
also would i need to do any major changes if i was able to install it?
Not compatible at present, if you have original serial adapter you can try describing hardware inside (usually powerpc or underclocked x86)
i don't have the ethernet to usb cable, but would any cable of that type work?
also couldn't i just determine the cpu and hardware by opening it up and looking at the factory markings?
Sure, you can do. I am trying to explore device without mechanical intrusion or usb gadgets.
You need to seek cable pinouts and voltages in some cisco forum. Usually theill show you knockoff adapter link in whatever online shop.
Specs are not really encouraging (100Mb ports). But with 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM it may be possible. I wasn't able to find the CPU specs.
xtensa (from elf machine id on files found on wayback machine)
the cpu specs aren't really listed anywhere as far as i've looked, but yeah that's what i thought it should be able to run it no problem with those specs so long as the installation plays nice with it.
is that the target for my router?
Low connectivity specs , unsupported cpu.
you have not provided ANY info, like cco boot log or inside pic or fcc number.
This is the main bottleneck. First thing to know is if the CPU is supported. Without that it's impossible. Or course, adding a new CPU architecture to Linux can be done, but it's much more difficult from the goal of adding support for a simple router.
CPU is cadence-tensilica xtensa based on fw files ELF header. It is supported in mainline kernel but no devices or openwrt support yet.
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would there be an open wrt alternative that support these types more?
that's kinda the issue i don't know much about all this, especially bc i don't even have the interface cable.
SoC is not supported, CPU is totally exotic, it is the only device and with very low connectivity specs. No chance to get it supported.