

Download the DD-WRT factory image.How to Access Your Wi-Fi Router’s Settings Router version is written on the bottom of router. Find the exact model of the router and it’s version. On the DD-WRT website, click on the router database first and then search for the TP Link router. If you don’t have a laptop, then first thing to do is to download the firmware. I would suggest to do the process with a laptop so that you have an internet connection over wifi and connected to the TP-Link router with a cable. The ethernet cable goes into the one of the yellow ports on the tp link.


The graphical user interface is logically structured, and it is operated via a standard Web browser, so even non-technicians can configure the system in only a few simple steps. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used. What is DD-WRT and what’s special about it?ĭD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. So, in this post we will cover the process how to install DD-WRT on a TP-Link router. For an example, with DD-WRT, I managed to turn couple of old TP-Link router into access points and created a mesh Wi-Fi network in my house to increase and expand my wifi coverage(post here).You can say, with DD-WRT firmware, wifi router gets an upgrade. It has a lot of features, it gives me more control over my network and the best part is – it’s open source. They lacked the control and features I need. When I had only access to commercial grade wifi routers, which you can buy in any PC store, tech store etc, over time the features in the factory made firmware could not meet my needs. I have a habit of installing DD-WRT firmware on every commercial grade wifi router I have or if buy a new one. In this post, we’re going to cover the procedure on how to install DD-WRT on TP-Link router. How to install DD-WRT on TP-Link router Requirements
