TP-Link CPE510: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link CPE510 router
Image: OpenWrt Table of Hardware, CC BY-SA 4.0

The TP-Link CPE510 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. 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 CPE510, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9350
CPU 1 core @ 560 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9350
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 16-27 VDC, Passive PoE
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 70 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the CPE510

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.

Official OpenWrt device page for the CPE510

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 CPE510 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 Atheros AR9350
V1 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Atheros AR9350
V3 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Atheros AR9350

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