OpenWrt Builder for TP-Link TL-WR840N v6.x

Cheapie doesn't have to mean crappy. And when no official OpenWrt build is available for the lowly TP-Link TL-WR840N v6.x, we can always compile it ourselves.

This repo provides only the builder for the original work: https://github.com/IcedShake/openwrt-19.07-tl-wr840n-v6.x. All credits should go to the original authors.

How-to

Warning

Do with your own risks!

Tested only on v6.2 router.

Wrong option can brick your router.

v6.2

Easy

Simply run make and wait.

Custom

1. Run make container.

2. Run make config to edit build config.

   Select Exit then Yes to save config.

3. Run make openwrt and wait.

v6.1 + v6.0

1. Run make container.

2. Run make config.

3. Set Target Profile to TP-Link TL-WR840N v6.

4. Optionally, edit other config.

   Select Exit then Yes to save config.

5. Run make openwrt and wait.

Finally

The resulting .bin files will be available under bin directory.

Flash the *sysupgrade.bin file to the router using wired instead of wireless for more stable connection and prevent bricking.

Enjoy freedom!

And when you no longer do, revert the router to its original firmware: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr840n/.