TP-Link TL-WA701ND: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link TL-WA701ND was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ar71xx/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link TL-WA701ND, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 400 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9285 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install difficulty | moderate |
| Power supply | 9 VDC, 0.6A, PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WA701ND
Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload.
Official OpenWrt device page for the TL-WA701ND
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 TL-WA701ND ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 shown above | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9285 |
| V2 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9285 |
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