TP-Link TL-WDR4300: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The TP-Link TL-WDR4300 runs OpenWrt 25.12.1 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 14.07. Its WiFi 4 (N) 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 4 (N) 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 TL-WDR4300, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Atheros AR9344
CPU 1 core @ 560 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 5
USB 2x 2.0
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n
WLAN hardware Atheros AR9344, Atheros AR9580
WLAN driver ath9k
OpenWrt target ath79 / generic
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release 25.12.1
Supported since 14.07
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 12 VDC, 1.5A
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 70 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WDR4300

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, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery.

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

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