TP-Link RE200: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link RE200 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 21.02.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is still sold new.
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Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7628AN |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 580 MHz |
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7610EN |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt76x8 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 21.02.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.3A |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 72 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the RE200
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.
Official OpenWrt device page for the RE200
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 RE200 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V4 shown above | ramips/mt76x8 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7610EN |
| V3 | ramips/mt76x8 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT76x8AN, MediaTek MT7610EN |
| V2 | ramips/mt76x8 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT76x8AN, MediaTek MT7610EN |
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