Take full control of your router: Installing OpenWrt Linux on TP-Link Archer

[@lysander1233]

Just for information, please be aware that even if the model are the same, there is a model version Archer c6 v4 which is not supported using the tutorial of this video.

[@cmelak598]

Thx you. I have Archer C7, with problem with original fw. I am going to try it.

[@sovitloomba3768]

It works fine with Archer C7, i have tried with Archer C7 Ver 4.0 & Ver 5.0.

[@nukedathlonman]

The Archer C7 is extremely well supported - I have a V2 and V4. I'd say it's better supported then TP-Links own support in fact (market pending - the US, and EU got very regular updates from TP-Link, but other markets such as Canada they are seriously lack luster to put it mildly). I'm moving to a TP-Link AX23 soon as it arrives (yep, getting the OpenWRT treatment).

[@tolpacourt]

That was a _lot_ easier than I thought it would be. Just upload to flash.

[@kocbilo]

I wished TP-Link made decent devices instead of those low flash low RAM devices that they throw into different plastic cases again and again. TP-Link is the last brand you should consider for openwrt if you are planning to install any additional packages like VPN, adblocker etc

[@bFix]

careful, the new Archer C6 v4 will never be supported! The case looks the same as v3. I would recommend choosing a cheap wifi6 router anyway. Cudy X6, Asus RT-AX53U

[@OmPuter]

very good and informative video! thank you!

[@tomwe638]

Hello @Krisseck, what is Your main router? Or what you would recommend? thanks

[@onegabriel5823]

C6 V3 and A6 V3 are very similar down to the hardware, the last time I tried (year 2022) my A6 V3 with OpenWRT, the 5 GHz WiFi drops out frequently and I switched back to the stock firmware because of it. Can you tell me your experiences with your C6 especially with the 5 GHz signal? I might try OpenWRT again.

[@Krisseck]

I have been using both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz signals for several weeks now, no problems whatsoever. I did change the channels manually though, to avoid interference.

[@mizbaibnbasher6269]

Hey man, I have the same router. How did you switch back to the stock firmware?

[@onegabriel5823]

@@mizbaibnbasher6269 Search for: TP-Link TFTP recovery guide.

[@MikeOxlong-]

@@mizbaibnbasher6269The info page for the router on openwrt’s website has the info as well as links to the factory firmware…

[@MikeOxlong-]

This connectivity problem is pretty well known and happens on quite a bit of hardware (most of the time on 5ghz radios but periodically on 2ghz as well). There’s one particular thread on the openwrt forums that covers it from all angles. Most of the time people can just manually add a couple of lines of code in the config file, while for stubborn cases people have written a script that looks for certain error codes that appear in the logs when this occurs and restarts/flushes the radio interface automatically to fix it. Since you can’t leave links here just look for this post title: “Dumb AP with linksys e8450 / Belkin RT3200 occasionaly client associates but no connectivity” - the relative parts start around the 10th reply…

[@francocastilloAR]

TP-Link firmware is also Linux.

[@owASTA]

The internet at my company requires a username and password for access. I know the credentials, but I want to connect my TP-Link router to this internet. I tried looking for a solution online but couldn't find anything. Will this fix it ?

[@DrVektor]

i think i will buy this router. Are your happy with that?

[@sanskarbhusal1924]

Can we run c++ code in the router with this custom os? I'm curious. If it possible I will try to write some programs and run it on the router.

[@XJacksonvilleX]

you can run cpp wherever you have g++

[@rajatjain5699]

What is the exact version of your router??

[@ndnsir]

Archer AX 1500...?

[@eng.wandeson]

Friend, I have a router like this and I want to install it. Could you tell me if it is unstable? Is the wifi OK? Is it possible to install packages within Linux such as wireshark and log management?

[@MikeOxlong-]

It’s perfectly fine, and I can answer yes to all your questions…

[@rahilarious]

"a sheet of toilet paper masquerading as warranty card" hahaha sick humour

[@RuksanaSultana-f3l]

Hello sir, I am facing a range problem after installing OpenWr firmware on my TP-Link Archer C6 v3.2 router

[@tolpacourt]

I don't know if OpenWRT can do this but try setting the signal to another channel.

[@md.rafizulhasan]

How to revert back to stock firmware?

[@pawzone4134]

yeah same question

[@debmalyaghosh319]

Why there is no 802.11ac Standard ?

[@geobujor]

On Openwrt is possible to configure OpenVPN ?

[@somebody69747]

Hey is it possible to install firmware like this on any router? I have a Huawei one

[@Krisseck]

Check the hardware table on OpenWrt wiki, there are some Huawei routers that this works on.

[@somebody69747]

@@Krisseck Checked it. Unfortunately not supported :(

[@bFix]

no it's not possible. In case of Huawei they are using a custom cpu these days. Huawei never pushed support to official Linux for this processor.

[@somebody69747]

@@bFix ok dude thanks for the reply

[@xMhmDhD]

Dont huawei use openwrt but with huawei ui

[@Oggy-WanKenobi]

why did you install openwrt in the first place if you wanted to use this in dumb mode anyway?

[@serhio4275]

Can't tell for every router, but mine with OpenWRT worked MUCH better. Same channel, same power, same location, but much better. I suspect that it's because of better wifi algorithms Can tell the same about my current ASUS with FreshTomato software. WARNING, this is IMHO, flash your routers on custom software on your own risk. My advice - give yourself some time to read everything about possible troubles

[@Fpi1]

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[@rahilarious]

if you're gonna use it as AP only, then why even install openwrt? What's disadvantage of stock?

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Security. Even if its an AP, it still broadcasts as an AP in the area that others can pick up.

[@rahilarious]

@@TheStevenWhiting sure. stock firmware also has AP mode with all security (wpa2/wpa3)

[@serhio4275]

​@@rahilarious WiFi is much better with OpenWRT. Ofc, i can tell only about my own case. Apartment and lots of AP from neighbours. Even on the same channel, same power, in the same location, it was much better. My guess, the trick is in transmitting algorithms. Oh, OpenWRT gives you direct control over transmitting power, you can push it much further than stock. And some additional security modules Same story about Asus on FreshTomato software Do everything on your own risk

[@luis.enciso]

USB-C for what? That is ridiculous. And of course it’s plasticky. What do you mean this is expected for the price? What? Lol of course plasticky it’s made of plastic. and if you only wanted it to be an access point let me tell you wasted your money and you’re recommending something very expensive for what it is and what it does. As an access point I mean. You’ll be more than served with a Xiaomi mi router 4A gigabyte for half the price as an access point only.

[@tomikun8057]

idk man i compared the prices and theyre the same 4a gigabyte is also a lot harder to get openwrt into

[@luis.enciso]

@@tomikun8057 Of course not. I don’t know where you check the price because it’s half the price of the archer c6 right now. Hope you get the link before the algorithm hehe

[@bekim137]

Do you have problems with wifi disconnections ?

[@Krisseck]

I have been using it for several weeks, no wifi disconnections at all

[@bekim137]

@@Krisseck which version do you have installed ?