TP-Link EAP225: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link EAP225 router
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The TP-Link EAP225 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. 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 EAP225, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563
CPU 1 core @ 775 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 16 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886
WLAN driver ath9k, ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 21.02.0
Install method see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 802.3af/at, 24V passive PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 96 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the EAP225

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 EAP225

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 EAP225 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V3 shown above ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886
V2 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882
V4 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886
V1 ath79/generic 25.12.1 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882
V5 mediatek/mt7629 24.10.5 -

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