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TP-LINK TL-WA801ND

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Replacement firmware

Hardwarev1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi

v1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi
Flash: 4 MB · Processor: Atheros AR7240 · Memory: 32 MBBeta build · 10-13-2026-r66345
Browse firmware downloadsdownload1.dd-wrt.com
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.
v1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedFlash: 4 MB · Processor: Atheros AR7240 · Memory: 32 MBOpen device guide
v2 · Atheros AR9341 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedFlash: 4 MB · Processor: Atheros AR9341 rev 3 · Memory: 32 MBOpen device guide
v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedFlash: 4 MB · Processor: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A · Memory: 32 MBOpen device guide
v4 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedFlash: 4 MB · Memory: 32 MBOpen device guide
v5 · MediaTek MT7628N Wi-Fi
Flash: 8 MB · Processor: MediaTek MT7628NN · Memory: 64 MBGet OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v1 · Atheros AR7240
Open hardware record
v2 · Atheros AR9341
Open hardware record
v3
Open hardware record
v4 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
Open hardware record
v5 · MediaTek MT7628NN
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
Original project github.com

v1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi

Device support in source
Retired; check the documented hardware and older release resources.

v2 · Atheros AR9341 Wi-Fi

Device support in source
Retired; check the documented hardware and older release resources.
First installation
GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP recovery

v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

Device support in source
Retired; check the documented hardware and older release resources.
First installation
GUI OEM; U-Boot TFTP recovery

v4 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

Device support in source
Retired; check the documented hardware and older release resources.
First installation
GUI OEM

v5 · MediaTek MT7628N Wi-Fi

First installation
TFTP generic
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

tp-link tl-wa801nd v1 — device documentation (github.com)TP-LINK TL-WA801ND v1 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1

Device details

tp-link tl-wa801nd v2 — device documentation (github.com)TP-LINK TL-WA801ND v2 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2

Device details

tp-link tl-wa801nd v3 — device documentation (github.com)TP-LINK TL-WA801ND v3 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

tp-link tl-wa801nd v4 — device documentation (github.com)TP-LINK TL-WA801ND v4 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v4

Device details

tp-link tl-wa801nd v5 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WA801ND v5 — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5.x (EU)

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v1

OpenWrt · v1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v1 · Atheros AR9283 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v2

OpenWrt · v2 · Atheros AR9341 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v2 · Atheros AR9341 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v4

OpenWrt · v4 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v4 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v5

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT7628N Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT7628N Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
TFTP generic
Recovery routes recorded
TFTP generic
Availability recorded by source
Available 2019

Hardware differences

Security

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Model advisories

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CVE published

Listed in CISA KEV ↗CVSS 6.5 (v3.1)

TL-WA801ND

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2023-50224

Affected firmware
V3 V4
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read zdi CVE record
Details and sources
Public disclosure CVE updated

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

ZDI-23-1808 — TL-WA801ND (zerodayinitiative.com) ↗vendor-provided URL — TL-WA801ND (tp-link.com) ↗vendor-advisory — TL-WA801ND (tp-link.com) ↗
CVE published

CVSS 8.8 (v3.1)

TP-LINK TL-WA801ND

An issue in the firmware update process of TP-LINK TL-WA801N / TL-WA801ND V1 v3.12.16 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via…

CVE-2022-46914

Affected firmware
TL-WA801ND V1: v3.12.16 and earlier
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read mitre CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

An issue in the firmware update process of TP-LINK TL-WA801N / TL-WA801ND V1 v3.12.16 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.

Check more security advisories for this device · CVE.org