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| Model | Flash | RAM | Custom FW Status | Limitation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | A1470 (ac) | 128MB | 512MB | | No PCIe bus for NVMe | | A1409 (n) | 32MB | 256MB | Experimental | 100Mbps WAN bottleneck | | A1302 (gig) | 16MB | 128MB | Legacy | 802.11b/g only |
As of 2025, OpenWrt 23.05 and newer supports the A1470 under the target name: . apple time capsule custom firmware
Do not confuse this. OPNsense is for x86 hardware (PCs). It will not run on the Time Capsule’s ARM CPU. | Model | Flash | RAM | Custom
Debian Linux: For the more technically inclined, installing a minimal Debian build allows you to run modern software packages. This effectively turns your Time Capsule into a high-end NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. The Hardware Hurdle: The Serial Connection It will not run on the Time Capsule’s ARM CPU
| Model | Flash | RAM | Custom FW Status | Limitation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | A1470 (ac) | 128MB | 512MB | | No PCIe bus for NVMe | | A1409 (n) | 32MB | 256MB | Experimental | 100Mbps WAN bottleneck | | A1302 (gig) | 16MB | 128MB | Legacy | 802.11b/g only |
As of 2025, OpenWrt 23.05 and newer supports the A1470 under the target name: .
Do not confuse this. OPNsense is for x86 hardware (PCs). It will not run on the Time Capsule’s ARM CPU.
Debian Linux: For the more technically inclined, installing a minimal Debian build allows you to run modern software packages. This effectively turns your Time Capsule into a high-end NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. The Hardware Hurdle: The Serial Connection
Modern Velvet Terrace. All rights reserved. © 2026