TP-Link RE305: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The TP-Link RE305 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. 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 no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) WiFi 5 (AC) 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 RE305, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7628AN
CPU 1 core @ 575 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 MT7612E
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 22.03.0
Install method GUI OEM, see git-commit
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 0.3A
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 71 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the RE305

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, see git-commit.

Official OpenWrt device page for the RE305

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 RE305 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 ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7612E
V1 ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7628AN, MediaTek MT7612EN

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