TP-Link CPE210: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link CPE210 router
Image: OpenWrt Table of Hardware, CC BY-SA 4.0

The TP-Link CPE210 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 18.06.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.85/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) WiFi 4 (N) Install: easy

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 CPE210, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
CPU 1 core @ 650 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 18.06.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 16-27 VDC, 0.6A, Passive PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 81 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the CPE210

Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit.

For TFTP, rename -factory image to recovery.bin

Official OpenWrt device page for the CPE210

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 CPE210 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V2 shown above ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
V3 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
V1 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Atheros AR9344

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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WiFi 4 (N) Drivers: Excellent

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