TP-Link RE650: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link RE650 runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt7621 target, and has been supported since 22.03.0. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the mt76 driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.80/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link RE650, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | MediaTek MT7621AT |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores @ 880 MHz |
| RAM | 128 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 MT7615E |
| WLAN driver | mt76 |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / mt7621 |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.2 |
| Supported since | 22.03.0 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 0.4A |
| Device type | Repeater |
| Estimated throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the RE650
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 RE650
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 RE650 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2 shown above | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | MediaTek MT7615E |
| V1 | ramips/mt7621 | 25.12.2 | 2x MediaTek MT7615N |
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