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TP-LINK TL-WR841N/ND

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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.
v10 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v11 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v12 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v3 · Atheros AR9132 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v5 · Atheros AR9280 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedProcessor: Atheros AR7240Open device guide
v7 · Atheros AR9287 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedProcessor: Atheros AR7241Open device guide
v8 · Atheros AR9341 Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v9 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-AL3A Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v1 / v1.5 · Atheros AR5416 (mini-PCI) Wi-Fi
Retired support documentedOpen device guide
v1,v1.5 · Atheros AR7130
Open hardware record
v11 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
Open hardware record
v12 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533
Open hardware record
v7 · Atheros AR7241
Open hardware record
v8 · Atheros AR9341
Open hardware record
v3 · Atheros AR9132
Open hardware record
v5 · Atheros AR7240
Open hardware record

v1 / v1.5 · Atheros AR5416 (mini-PCI) Wi-Fi

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

v10 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A Wi-Fi

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

v11 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

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

v12 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

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

v7 · Atheros AR9287 Wi-Fi

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

v8 · 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; U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery

v9 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-AL3A Wi-Fi

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

v3 · Atheros AR9132 Wi-Fi

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

v5 · Atheros AR9280 Wi-Fi

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

Features & details

Check the project and hardware shown for each feature.

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v1.5 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1,v1.5

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v10 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v10

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v11 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v11

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v12 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v12

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v7 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v7

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v8 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v8

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841n v9 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v9

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841nd v3 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

tp-link tl-wr841nd v5 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v1 / v1.5

OpenWrt · v1 / v1.5 · Atheros AR5416 (mini-PCI) Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v1 / v1.5 · Atheros AR5416 (mini-PCI) Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v10

OpenWrt · v10 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v10 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533-BL3A Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v11

OpenWrt · v11 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v11 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM, TP-Link TFTP, U-Boot TFTP recovery, U-Boot TFTP + serial recovery
Recovery routes recorded
TP-Link TFTP, RedBoot TFTP + serial recovery, U-Boot TFTP recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v12

OpenWrt · v12 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v12 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9533 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v7

OpenWrt · v7 · Atheros AR9287 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v7 · Atheros AR9287 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

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

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v8

Hardware differences

Security

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Model advisories

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Listed in CISA KEV ↗CVSS 8.6 (v4.0)

TL-WR841N/ND(MS) V9

Authenticated RCE via Parental Control command injection

CVE-2025-9377

Affected firmware
date: Before 241108
Fix
Both products have reached the status of EOL (end-of-life).
Read TPLink CVE record
Details and sources

The authenticated remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the Parental Control page on TP-Link Archer C7(EU) V2 and TL-WR841N/ND(MS) V9.

This issue affects Archer C7(EU) V2: before 241108 and TL-WR841N/ND(MS) V9: before 241108.

Both products have reached the status of EOL (end-of-life). It's recommending to

purchase the new product to ensure better performance and security. If replacement is not an option in the short term, please use the second reference link to download and install the patch(es).

Check more security advisories for this device · CVE.org