TP-Link TL-WA801ND: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The TP-Link TL-WA801ND runs OpenWrt 25.12.2 on the ramips/mt76x8 target, and has been supported since 19.07.0. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the mt76 driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.65/1.0), installation is rated moderate, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.65) WiFi 4 (N) Install: moderate

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 TL-WA801ND, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC MediaTek MT7628NN
CPU 1 core @ 580 MHz
RAM 64 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 1
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
WLAN hardware MediaTek MT7628N
WLAN driver mt76
OpenWrt target ramips / mt76x8
Package architecture mipsel_24kc
Current release 25.12.2
Supported since 19.07.0
Install method TFTP generic, see git-commit
Install difficulty moderate
Power supply 9 VDC, 0.6 A via barrel or passive PoE
Device type Access point
Estimated throughput 72 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WA801ND

Installation on this device is rated moderate. Expect to use a recovery mode, TFTP or a vendor tool rather than a plain web upload. Documented methods: TFTP generic, see git-commit.

For TFTP, rename -tftp-recovery.bin image to tp_recovery.bin

Official OpenWrt device page for the TL-WA801ND

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-WA801ND ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V5 shown above ramips/mt76x8 25.12.2 MediaTek MT7628N
V1 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR9283
V4 ar71xx/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
V2 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR9341
V3 ar71xx/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533

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