TRENDnet TEW-840APBO: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The TRENDnet TEW-840APBO was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ath79/generic target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 5 (AC) wireless on the ath10k driver rates good for open-source driver support (0.75/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Specifications
| SoC | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 775 MHz |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Flash | 16 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 5 (AC) |
| Radios | 5GHz: a/n/ac |
| WLAN hardware | AR9885 |
| WLAN driver | ath10k |
| OpenWrt target | ath79 / generic |
| Package architecture | mips_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install method | GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 24V, 0.5A Passive PoE |
| Device type | Access point |
| Estimated throughput | 96 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the TEW-840APBO
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 recovery.
Official OpenWrt device page for the TEW-840APBO
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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