TP-Link Archer C7: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link Archer C7 router
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The TP-Link Archer C7 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 5 (AC) Install: moderate

Hardware data and retail listings last checked .

Discontinued. This model is no longer sold new, so this page is kept as a reference for people who already own one. See current alternatives.

Where to buy

We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link Archer C7, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558
CPU 1 core @ 720 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A
WLAN driver ath9k, ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 14.07
Install method see devicepage
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 12 VDC, 2.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 90 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the Archer C7

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the Archer C7

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Hardware versions

The Archer C7 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
AC1750/V2/0 shown above ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A
AC1750/V1 ath79/generic 25.12.4 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-AR1A
V5 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
AC1750/V3 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A

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