TP-Link WBS210: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TP-Link WBS210 runs OpenWrt 25.12.0 on the ath79/generic target, and has been supported since 17.01.0. 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.
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Where to buy
We have no current retail listing for the TP-Link WBS210, 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 | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n |
| WLAN hardware | Atheros AR9344 |
| WLAN driver | ath9k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | 25.12.0 |
| Supported since | 17.01.0 |
| Install method | TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see git-commit |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 16-27 VDC, 0.6A, Passive PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 70 Mbps |
| Availability | discontinued |
Installing OpenWrt on the WBS210
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: TFTP generic, GUI OEM, see git-commit.
Official OpenWrt device page for the WBS210
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 WBS210 ships in several hardware revisions with different chipsets. Match the version printed on your device label before flashing.
| Version | Target | Current release | WLAN hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1 shown above | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9344 |
| V2 | ath79/generic | 25.12.0 | Atheros AR9344 |
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