TP-Link EAP650-Outdoor: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link EAP650-Outdoor runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the qualcommax/ipq5018 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 still sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link EAP650-Outdoor. See current alternatives for devices we already have links for.
Not finding a listing does not mean you cannot buy one. Our retail links come from hand research rather than a live stock feed, so this device may well still be on sale somewhere we have not checked yet.
Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm IPQ5018 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 1000 MHz |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB (NAND) |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | Qualcomm QCN5018, Qualcomm QCN6024 |
| WLAN driver | ath11k |
| OpenWrt target | qualcommax / ipq5018 |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Install method | U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 42-57 VDC, 0.6 A |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 500 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the EAP650-Outdoor
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: U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the EAP650-Outdoor
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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