Router

TP-LINK Archer A9

Projects for this device

Replacement firmware

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

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.

v6 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984 / Qualcomm QCN5502 Wi-Fi: Processor / Wi-Fi: Qualcomm QCN5502 · Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v6.x · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984 Wi-Fi: Open hardware record
v6: Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5

Sources

Check the project and hardware shown for each feature.

Installation routes recorded: GUI OEM, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery
Recovery routes recorded: U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot web recovery

Saved scan 18 Oct 2026

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.