TP-Link TL-WPA8630P: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

TP-Link TL-WPA8630P router
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The TP-Link TL-WPA8630P was supported by OpenWrt from 21.02.3 on the ath79/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k-ct driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Good (0.75) 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 TL-WPA8630P, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.

Specifications

SoC Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563
CPU 1 core @ 750 MHz
RAM 128 MB
Flash 8 MB
Ethernet ports 3
WiFi generation WiFi 5 (AC)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n/ac
WLAN hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
WLAN driver ath10k-ct
OpenWrt target ath79 / tiny
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 21.02.3
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Install difficulty easy
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A
Device type Repeater
Estimated throughput 93 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WPA8630P

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 + serial recovery.

Official OpenWrt device page for the TL-WPA8630P

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-WPA8630P ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
tp-link_tl-wpa8630_v2-int shown above ath79/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
V2/1/EU ath79/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888
tp-link_tl-wpa8630_v2 ath79/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9888

Still sold and well supported

Ruckus R500

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $173

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WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $115

Ubiquiti UniFi UK-Ultra

WiFi 5 (AC) Drivers: Excellent $100

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