TP-Link TL-WR841N/ND: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link TL-WR841N/ND was supported by OpenWrt from 10.03 on the ar71xx/tiny target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the ath9k driver 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-WR841N/ND, which is no longer sold new. See current alternatives for devices you can still buy today.
Specifications
| SoC | Atheros AR9132 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9132 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ar71xx / tiny |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 10.03 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery, see devicepage |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, 1.0A |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 50 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the TL-WR841N/ND
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-WR841N/ND
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-WR841N/ND 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-wr841nd_v3 shown above | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9132 |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v12 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v8 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9341 |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v7 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9287 |
| tp-link_tl-wr841nd_v5 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR9280 |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v10 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v9 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-AL3A |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v1.5 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Atheros AR5416 (mini-PCI) |
| tp-link_tl-wr841n_v11 | ar71xx/tiny | EOL | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 |
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