TP-Link AX55: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link AX55 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq50xx target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the ath11k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.70/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link AX55, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | IPQ5018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | IPQ5018 + QCN6122 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq50xx |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | Serial, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 3.5 A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 500 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the AX55
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: Serial, see devicepage.
Check the switch variant first: RTL8367S-VB units are not supported. See device page.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AX55
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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