TP-Link AX80: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link AX80 runs OpenWrt 25.12.5 on the mediatek/filogic target, and has been supported since 25.12.0. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7986B |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 1600 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 5 (2.5G) |
| USB | 1x 3.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7986B, MediaTek MT7975N, MediaTek MT7975P(N) |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | 25.12.5 |
| Supported since | 25.12.0 |
| Install method | see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2A via barrel |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 1600 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the AX80
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 git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the AX80
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 AX80 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/V1 shown above | mediatek/filogic | 25.12.5 | MediaTek MT7986B, MediaTek MT7975N, MediaTek MT7975P(N) |
| tp-link_archer_ax80_v1_us_ru_ca | mediatek/filogic | 25.12.5 | MediaTek MT7986AV, MediaTek MT7976GN, MediaTek MT7976AN |
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