TP-Link TL-WR743ND: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link TL-WR743ND was supported by OpenWrt from 14.07 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link TL-WR743ND, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR7240 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 350 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 | 14.07 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 9 VDC, 0.6A |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 43 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WR743ND
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-WR743ND
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-WR743ND 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 shown above | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | - |
| V1 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR92xx |
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