TP-Link RE450: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link RE450 router
Image: OpenWrt Table of Hardware, CC BY-SA 4.0

The TP-Link RE450 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 easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Excellent (0.85) 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 RE450, 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 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 Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
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 GUI OEM
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.3A
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 96 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the RE450

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 RE450

Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.

Still sold and well supported

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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