# LTC Velo7 Max router **URL:** \ **Category:** For Developers\ **Created:** [June 4, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792 "2026-06-04T03:19:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/1 "2026-06-04T03:19:21Z")
> **[LTC - Wifi 7 Routers | Mini PCs | Keyboards & Mice](https://ltcofficial.com/)** > > Discover WiFi 7 routers, mini PCs, keyboards & mice at LTC Official. High-quality tech and accessories for gaming, work, and home, all in one place. Link to the product. Hello, I was wondering if someone here can help me make a openwrt luci firmware for this device. Although router is powerful, i cannot install other packages perhaps due to their firmware. I tried installing SQM but it kept giving me an error. I reached out to the company support and i was asked to wait for future firmware updates since product is still new but it has been months. I wonder how difficult would it be to make a luci firmware since it has a MT7988AV chipset and it has 1x 10G WAN Port, 1x LAN Port and 4x 1G LAN Ports and Wifi 7 support. I thought the Velo 7 Max would be luci firmware friendly compare to the Glinet Flint 2/3 but it isn't since its just a basic luci firmware. If this question isnt allowed, please take it down. ---
**Author:** ![psherman](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/psherman/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@psherman](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/psherman)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/2 "2026-06-04T03:33:45Z")
These two articles will help you start the process: > **[\[OpenWrt Wiki\] Adding new device support](https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-developer/add.new.device)** > **[\[OpenWrt Wiki\] Adding a new device](https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-developer/adding_new_device)** ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/3 "2026-06-04T10:18:00Z")
Hope you didn't pay the $380 they're asking. ---
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/4 "2026-06-04T21:23:28Z")
Thankfully I did not. It was a gift from my brother and he said he paid $150 on FB Marketplace ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/5 "2026-09-03T05:36:20Z")
This device is now supported - [https://git.openwrt.org/openwrt/openwrt/commit/?id=25f6620614acf98a6afe3a85ad6a37ea035766d8](https://git.openwrt.org/openwrt/openwrt/commit/?id=25f6620614acf98a6afe3a85ad6a37ea035766d8). images are at [https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org/?version=SNAPSHOT](https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org/?version=SNAPSHOT). ---
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/6 "2026-09-05T03:21:30Z")
Hello, I installed the snapshot build. The router is on but when im trying to login via ssh, its giving me "connection timed out." I pinged the router and getting connection. What am I missing? ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/8 "2026-09-05T06:02:11Z")
Starta new thread about it, but I'd do a reset. > **[\[OpenWrt Wiki\] Failsafe mode, factory reset, and recovery mode](https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/troubleshooting/failsafe_and_factory_reset)** ---
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/9 "2026-09-05T06:59:56Z")
I dont think any of the buttons are working (reset, wps and restart), with the exception of lan ports 1-4. I believe it got bricked or something. I guess I'll have to tear it down when I have time. ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/10 "2026-09-08T07:46:03Z")
@daniel might be able to provide additional guidance. ---
**Author:** ![daniel](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/daniel/32/9619_2.png) [@daniel](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/daniel)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/11 "2026-09-08T08:16:19Z")
You may need to enter failsafe mode and perform a factory reset. The device I had been given access to had a configuration compatible with mainline OpenWrt, so this wasn't necessary. See failsafe mode instructions, and report the exact activity of all LEDs from the moment you connect the device to power in case you don't succeed. ---
**Author:** ![jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/jzchen/32/136220_2.png) [@jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/jzchen)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/12 "2026-09-09T01:03:33Z")
Unfortunately mine was bricked also. The LEDs do weird stuff and I'm afraid I am not able to enter failsafe mode..... ---
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/13 "2026-09-09T01:27:39Z")
I tried going into failed mode but unit seems bricked. I have solid green lights and, by the looks of it, the buttons (WPS, Reset and Restart) don't work at all. ---
**Author:** ![jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/jzchen/32/136220_2.png) [@jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/jzchen)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/14 "2026-09-09T02:17:26Z")
Thank you for the update. I contacted LTC as I bought this from Amazon. I hope they help and I'll share how to unbrick if do-able... ---
**Author:** ![z21100644](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/z21100644/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@z21100644](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/z21100644)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/15 "2026-09-09T03:28:50Z")
I ran into the same issue and recovered through UART. Sharing this so others can avoid it. The `sysupgrade -R` command in the [installation instructions](https://github.com/openwrt/openwrt/pull/24513) runs the OEM upgrade script, which writes the inactive slot. On my unit, that was `kernel2/rootfs2`. U-Boot correctly loaded `kernel2` and passed `ubi.rootfs_volume=rootfs2`, but Linux mounted `rootfs` instead: ```plaintext ubiblock: device ubiblock0_2 (rootfs) set to be root filesystem kmodloader: no module folders for kernel version 6.18.44 found ``` So the new kernel was running with the old OEM rootfs, leaving the router without normal network access. OpenWrt’s `mtk_dual_boot_flash_both_slots()` helper writes both slots, but it does **not** run during the initial OEM flash. That is why the starting slot matters, and why a factory reset alone cannot fix this mismatch. ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/16 "2026-09-09T04:15:22Z")
which basically means you'd need serial for proper flashing or need to figure out how the active slot is set and adjust it prior to flashing, if required. @daniel don't know if you're following this thread, but what @z21100644 posted is probably important. ---
**Author:** ![jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/jzchen/32/136220_2.png) [@jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/jzchen)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/17 "2026-09-09T04:56:38Z")
Thank you for sharing what's going on. I'm afraid that's way over my head except I believe UART means serial adapter and opening the unit. There appears to be no ethernet access nor WiFi broadcast. And I may have voided the warranty loading this.... ---
**Author:** ![frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/frollic/32/30113_2.png) [@frollic](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/frollic)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/18 "2026-09-09T04:58:57Z")
> [@jzchen](#): > > I believe UART means serial adapter and opening the unit. you're correct. ---
**Author:** ![jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/user_avatar/forum.openwrt.org/jzchen/32/136220_2.png) [@jzchen](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/jzchen)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/19 "2026-09-10T02:22:44Z")
Did you need to solder the connection of the serial adapter? (I'm not fond of/good at soldering, nor do I have the adapter). I'm hopeful they have an option to help me repair it. Not sure how cost effective though because I believe shipping is also my responsibility. Waiting for a response they usually respond in the middle of the night because they are in China.... ---
**Author:** ![z21100644](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/z21100644/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@z21100644](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/z21100644)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/27 "2026-09-10T12:05:47Z")
No soldering was needed. The UART is just exposed as **three bare pads** , and I simply held pin probes against them. You only need **RX, GND and TX** ; don’t connect power from the serial adapter. ---
**Author:** ![toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/letter_avatar/toiletwater/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@toiletwater](https://forum.openwrt.org/u/toiletwater)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792/30 "2026-09-11T01:22:44Z")
I just bought connector from Amazon and it'll arrive tomorrow. Can you provide me a link of this process that I can follow? [Next page](https://forum.openwrt.org/t/ltc-velo7-max-router/250792.md?page=2)