TP-Link TL-WR740N: OpenWrt Compatibility Report

The TP-Link TL-WR740N 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 rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and it is no longer sold new.

Drivers: Fair (0.50) 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-WR740N, 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 5
WiFi generation WiFi 4 (N)
Radios 2.4GHz: b/g/n
OpenWrt target ar71xx / tiny
Package architecture mips_24kc
Current release EOL
Supported since 12.09
Install method GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage
Install difficulty easy
Device type Home router
Estimated throughput 50 Mbps
Availability discontinued

Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WR740N

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, see devicepage.

Official OpenWrt device page for the TL-WR740N

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-WR740N ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.

Version Target Current release WLAN hardware
V2/1/BR shown above ar71xx/tiny EOL -
V3 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR92xx
V5/1/UA ar71xx/generic EOL Atheros AR9331
V6 ar71xx/tiny EOL Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
V1 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR92xx
V4/23 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR9330 rev 1
V4/20 ar71xx/tiny EOL Atheros AR9331

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