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TP-LINK Archer A6

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Replacement firmware

Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup
Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need
Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
v2 (US) (TW) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
Flash: 16 MB · Processor / Wi-Fi: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 · Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
v3 · MediaTek MT7603E / MediaTek MT7613BE Wi-Fi
Flash: 16 MB · Processor: MediaTek MT7621DAT · Wi-Fi chip: MediaTek MT7603EGet OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v2 (EU) (RU) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v2 (EU) (RU) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
Open hardware record
v2 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi
Open hardware record
v2 (US) (TW) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v3.0 · MediaTek MT7603EN / MediaTek MT7613BEN Wi-Fi
Open hardware record
v3
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
Original project github.com

v2 (EU) (RU) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM; see forum

v2 (US) (TW) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP recovery

v3 · MediaTek MT7603E / MediaTek MT7613BE Wi-Fi

Limitations
DFS
First installation
GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP recovery
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

tp-link archer a6 v2 us tw — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2 (US) (TW)

Device details

tp-link archer a6 v3 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

TP-LINK Archer A6 v2 (EU, RU) — TechInfoDepot (github.com)TP-LINK Archer A6 v2 (US, TW) — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2

Device details

TP-LINK Archer A6 v3.0 — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3.0

Device details

Device details — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v2 (EU) (RU)

OpenWrt · v2 (EU) (RU) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v2 (EU) (RU) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM, see forum
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v2 (US) (TW)

OpenWrt · v2 (US) (TW) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v2 (US) (TW) · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9563 / Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 Wi-Fi — v2 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery
Recovery routes recorded
TP-Link TFTP, see forum
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — v3 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

OpenWrt · v3 · MediaTek MT7603E / MediaTek MT7613BE Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v3 · MediaTek MT7603E / MediaTek MT7613BE Wi-Fi — v3 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Availability recorded by source
Available 2024

Hardware differences

Security

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Model advisories

Selected highlights

Prioritized by known exploitation, severity, then date.

CVE published

CVSS 6.8 (v4.0)

Archer A6 v4

Authenticated Denial-of-Service in HTTPD Service in TP-Link Archer A6

CVE-2026-9031

Affected firmware
Before V4_1.15.10 Build 260625 Rel.25447
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read TPLink CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

An input validation vulnerability exists in the HTTP-WRITEOEM handler due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data before it is processed by internal flash-write handling logic.

Successful exploitation may cause httpd process or device to crash, resulting in loss of access to the web interface and a denial-of-service condition.

CVE published

CVSS 6.8 (v4.0)

Archer A6 v4

Authenticated Denial-of-Service in HTTPD Service in TP-Link Archer A6

CVE-2026-9030

Affected firmware
Before V4_1.15.10 Build 260625 Rel.25447
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read TPLink CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in httpd service on Archer A6 v4 where the asynchronous systool instruction handlng path in httpd does not properly synchronize or safely manage concurrent systool operations.

By sending crafted systool instructions through the asynchronous request path, successful exploitation may cause the httpd process or device management service to crash and may result in temporary loss of access to the web management interface or device reboot.

Check more security advisories for this device · CVE.org