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=Installation= =Installation=
-Firmware files can be found here: [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]]+'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#ff0000">&nbsp;**WARNING**:&nbsp;</span> DO NOT PERFORM A 30/30/30 VIA RESET BUTTON ON ANY QUCALCOMM ATHEROS ROUTERS (ESPECIALLY TP-LINK), YOU WILL BRICK IT!!!'''<br>
- +'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> SEE [[Index:FAQ#Which_router_should_I_buy.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for information on where to download firmware files.'''
-'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#ff0000">&nbsp;**WARNING**:&nbsp;</span> DO NOT PERFORM A 30/30/30 VIA RESET BUTTON ON ANY QUCALCOMM ATHEROS ROUTERS (ESPECIALLY TP-LINK), YOU WILL BRICK IT!!!'''+
==Prerequisites:== ==Prerequisites:==
-* '''V2 only'''+'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> For V1 through V4, suggest using [https://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2017/11-16-2017-r33772/ 33772] for initial flash.'''
-** Archer_C7_V2_131217 gives "Error code: -1" trying to load any DD-WRT firmware. Make sure to upgrade to<br>TP link 150304 or 150427 first. These files is no longer available on the TP-Link website via download link on<br>the firmware downloads page, but can be found at the following links:+===V1===
-*** 150304 Direct download link from TP-Link Website: [http://static.tp-link.com/res/down/soft/Archer_C7_v2_150304.zip here]+'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> There are two different factory-to-ddwrt files; factory-to-ddwrt-US.bin is for US market models, factory-to-ddwrt.bin is for NON-US market models.'''
-*** 150427 Direct download link from TP-Link Website: [http://static.tp-link.com/resources/software/Archer_C7_V2_150427.zip click here]+#Download the applicable factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v1 folder.
-*** MSOENGINEER is hosting the 150427 file [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1c4mZ0We7sMizzNu3KzDcgwYt4bCFCA52 here]+#Download the applicable tplink_archer-c7.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v1 folder.
-*** 150427 at Rebyte.Me [https://rebyte.me/en/tp-link/142516/file-1031369/ Firmware for TP-LINK Archer C7]+ 
-*** 150427 at Softpedia [https://drivers.softpedia.com/get/Router-Switch-Access-Point/TP-Link/TP-Link-Archer-C7-v2-Router-Firmware-150427.shtml TP-Link Archer C7 v2 Router Firmware 150427]+===V2===
-** Archer_C7_V2_150427 gives "Error code: 18005" trying to load DD-WRT builds prior to r28493.+'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> There are three different factory-to-ddwrt files:'''
-*** See Links 2 and 3 under [[TP_Link_Archer_C7#Notes | Notes]] below.+* The factory-to-ddwrt-US.bin is for US market models;
 +* The factory-to-ddwrt-IL.bin is for International market models;
 +* The factory-to-ddwrt.bin is for all others.
 +'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> Archer_C7_V2_131217 gives "Error code: -1" trying to load any DD-WRT firmware.'''
 +*Make sure to upgrade to TP link 150304 or 150427 first.
 +* These files can be found at the following links:
 +** 150304 Direct download link from TP-Link Website: [http://static.tp-link.com/res/down/soft/Archer_C7_v2_150304.zip here]
 +** 150427 Direct download link from TP-Link Website: [http://static.tp-link.com/resources/software/Archer_C7_V2_150427.zip click here]
 +** MSOENGINEER is hosting the 150427 file [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1c4mZ0We7sMizzNu3KzDcgwYt4bCFCA52 here]
 +** 150427 at Rebyte.Me [https://rebyte.me/en/tp-link/142516/file-1031369/ Firmware for TP-LINK Archer C7]
 +** 150427 at Softpedia [https://drivers.softpedia.com/get/Router-Switch-Access-Point/TP-Link/TP-Link-Archer-C7-v2-Router-Firmware-150427.shtml TP-Link Archer C7 v2 Router Firmware 150427]
 +'''<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#000080">&nbsp;**NOTE**:&nbsp;</span> Archer_C7_V2_150427 gives "Error code: 18005" trying to load DD-WRT builds prior to r28493. Recommend using [https://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2017/11-16-2017-r33772/ 33772] for initial flash.
 +* See Links 2 and 3 under [[TP_Link_Archer_C7#Notes | Notes]] below.
 +#Download the applicable factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v2 folder.
 +#Download the applicable tplink_archer-c7-v2.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v2 folder.
 + 
 +===V3===
 +#Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v3 folder.
 +#Download the tplink_archer-c7-v3.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v3 folder.
 + 
 +===V4===
 +#Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v4 folder.
 +#Download the tplink_archer-c7-v4.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v4 folder.
 + 
 +===V5===
 +#Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v5 folder.
 +#Download the tplink_archer-c7-v5.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v5 folder.
-==Installation:==+==Procedure==
# Navigate to TP-Link Stock Firmware WebUI IP: 192.168.0.1 # Navigate to TP-Link Stock Firmware WebUI IP: 192.168.0.1
# Reset to TP-Link factory defaults # Reset to TP-Link factory defaults

Revision as of 02:34, 20 April 2024

Contents

Hardware Specifications

Supported Models
Feature v1 v2 v3 v4 v5
FCC ID TE7C7 TE7C7V2 TE7C7V3 TE7C7V4 TE7C7V5
CPU Qualcomm Atheros
QCA9558
@720 MHz 		Qualcomm Atheros
QCA9558
@720 MHz 		Qualcomm Atheros
QCA9558
@720 MHz 		Qualcomm Atheros
QCA9563
@750 MHz 		Qualcomm Atheros
QCA9563
@750 MHz
RAM 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
Flash 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB 16 MB
Switch AR8327N AR8327N AR8327N QCA8337N QCA8337N
Radios
(2.4/5 GHz) 		QCA9558 / QCA9880 QCA9558 / QCA9880 QCA9558 / QCA9880 QCA9563 / QCA9880 QCA9563 / QCA9880

Installation

 **WARNING**:  DO NOT PERFORM A 30/30/30 VIA RESET BUTTON ON ANY QUCALCOMM ATHEROS ROUTERS (ESPECIALLY TP-LINK), YOU WILL BRICK IT!!!
 **NOTE**:  SEE Where do I download firmware? for information on where to download firmware files.

Prerequisites:

 **NOTE**:  For V1 through V4, suggest using 33772 for initial flash.

V1

 **NOTE**:  There are two different factory-to-ddwrt files; factory-to-ddwrt-US.bin is for US market models, factory-to-ddwrt.bin is for NON-US market models.

  1. Download the applicable factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v1 folder.
  2. Download the applicable tplink_archer-c7.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v1 folder.

V2

 **NOTE**:  There are three different factory-to-ddwrt files:

  • The factory-to-ddwrt-US.bin is for US market models;
  • The factory-to-ddwrt-IL.bin is for International market models;
  • The factory-to-ddwrt.bin is for all others.

 **NOTE**:  Archer_C7_V2_131217 gives "Error code: -1" trying to load any DD-WRT firmware.

 **NOTE**:  Archer_C7_V2_150427 gives "Error code: 18005" trying to load DD-WRT builds prior to r28493. Recommend using 33772 for initial flash.

  • See Links 2 and 3 under Notes below.
  1. Download the applicable factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v2 folder.
  2. Download the applicable tplink_archer-c7-v2.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v2 folder.

V3

  1. Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v3 folder.
  2. Download the tplink_archer-c7-v3.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v3 folder.

V4

  1. Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v4 folder.
  2. Download the tplink_archer-c7-v4.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v4 folder.

V5

  1. Download the factory-to-ddwrt.bin file from the tplink_archer-c7-v5 folder.
  2. Download the tplink_archer-c7-v5.bin file from the current release's tplink_archer-c7-v5 folder.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to TP-Link Stock Firmware WebUI IP: 192.168.0.1
  2. Reset to TP-Link factory defaults
  3. Download the factory-to-ddwrt file from the appropriate hardware version folder, Archer C7 v1, v2, v3, v4 or v5. SEE Where Do I Download Firmware?
  4. Navigate to the DD-WRT Default WebUI IP: 192.168.1.1 (you will be asked to set a new router username & password)
  5. Reset DD-WRT running firmware to factory defaults first to clear out the NVRAM.
  6. Configure the router as desired

Most of this info is from this post [1]

!!!DO NOT PERFORM A 30/30/30 ON ANY QCA CPU/CHIPSET ROUTERS (ESPECIALLY TP-LINK), YOU WILL BRICK IT !!!

Upgrading DD-WRT

Use the file named tplink_archer-c7-XX.bin (where XX is the version number). Do not use this to go from Stock to DD-WRT. Firmware files can be found here: Where do I download firmware?

Upgrading can usually be done via the dd-wrt web interface. Reset to defaults is recommended if you are upgrading from a very old build (> 6 months). Do not restore a backup from one version to another version of DD-WRT.

Revert to Factory Firmware

v2: A reversion file to go back to factory firmware is in this thread [2]

v4: No revert file exists, you need to follow the steps in this thread [3]

v5: Normal TFTP rules apply

AC Channel allocations

A graph of AC channel allocations is here

A discussion of AC frequencies and setup of them is here [4] The 5Ghz AC radio will work at the default AUTO settings but this may NOT be optimal for your environment and you may not get the highest wifi speed on your clients. Information on this radio is here [5]

5GHz Support on v1 (not supported)

Dd-wrt does not support the 5ghz card on the archer c7 hardware version v1.1. For old versions of dd-wrt after installing dd-wrt you must turn off the router and remove the 5ghz card or the router will brick. The 5Ghz radio works fine in hardware version 2 of this router. It is possible to remove the 5Ghz card from an old broken laptop and install it in the hardware version 1 of this device.

Recovery Information

Most TP-Link routers have a built-in TFTP client looking for a specific file name served by a TFTP server on 192.168.0.66

See:
TFTP Recovery de-bricking
and
Installation or restore with TFTP

Notes

Device Forum Thread
TP-Link Archer C7 V2 (AC1750) Error Code: 18005
Flashing TP-Link Archer C7 V2

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