TP-Link EAP680: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link EAP680 runs OpenWrt from snapshot builds only on the mediatek/filogic target, so there is no stable release for it yet. Its WiFi 6 (AX) wireless on the mt76 driver rates excellent for open-source driver support (0.95/1.0), installation is rated hard, and it is still sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link EAP680. 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 | MediaTek MT7986A (Filogic 830) |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 cores @ 2000 MHz |
| RAM | 1024 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 (2.5G) |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 6 (AX) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n/ax · 5GHz: a/n/ac/ax |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7986A |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | mediatek / filogic |
| Package architecture | aarch64_cortex-a53 |
| Current release | snapshot |
| Supported since | - |
| Install method | TFTP generic, Serial |
| Install difficulty | hard |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 2 A; 802.3at PoE+ |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 2000 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the EAP680
Installation on this device is rated hard. Expect serial console access, soldering or another advanced recovery path. Read the device page carefully before you start. Documented methods: TFTP generic, Serial.
Serial required: both OEM ingest paths are RSA-signed. TFTP initramfs to RAM from U-Boot, then sysupgrade. UART0 (ttyS0), 115200 8N1, 3.3 V; pads TP13=TX, TP14=RX, TP15=GND, TP16=VCC (RF side, next to J255)
Official OpenWrt device page for the EAP680
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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