i'm about to buy a TP-Link Archer C7 V2 AC1750 to use it as a router
I'd like to know if this device is capable of a function called "SuperChannel"
Unfortunately,i wasn't able to find any valid information wether the purchase of this option works.
Also, i want to install "Optware" onto the Archer C7 V2. Is there somebody who has done and/or tested this before?
Is there a list (or at least something comparable) of channels, supported by a router with "superchannel" in monitormode?
... TP-Link Archer C7 V2 ... I'd like to know if this device is capable of a function called "SuperChannel" ...
Setting present with 30082 firmware under Wireless.
Did not bother testing feature since as stated by ddwrt: ...in many countries it is not allowed to use these frequencies.
so I installed DDWRT on my TP-Link Archer C7 V2 and it all goes with, getting maximum speeds for both 2.4 and 5 bands. I'm using the 6-20-2016 Beta build.
I just have some minor issues, why does the WAN led does not lit? And also why does the WPS is light always. Other LEDS are working, WIFI and LAN.
It's been ages since I've flashed a custom FW on any router. I assume I just need to log into admin GUI as normal upload the factory-to-ddwrt bin file then wait, then find the router IP connect and do the same with the second file? Or do I just use the second file and update like I work a stock image?
The reason I want to flash is because the stock FW only allows 8 "virtual server" port forwards and need way more than that.
To flash factory-to-ddwrt.bin is sufficient if there is not a problem with a locked firmware. _________________ IT Crowd - Have You Tried Turning It Off And On Again?
... I just have some minor issues, why does the WAN led does not lit? And also why does the WPS is light always. Other LEDS are working, WIFI and LAN.
That is normal behaviour for dd-wrt firmware.
You'll need to contact the developer(s) as to the reason why the LEDs do not function same as stock firmware.
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... most recent files, I downloaded these files...
You may want to avoid the two recent versions.
Several reports of r30260 and r30284 causing boot loops in the dd-wrt forums.
Firmware 07-01-2016-r30082 should be safe.
Good deal so are my assumptions correct to just flash tplink_archer-c7-v2-US.bin like a normal update or do I need to do anything special? Or is that particular file used as an update to an already flash WRT router and if so then the factory to ddwrt would be the correct choice.
The 07/30/16 30342 build seems to be working ok on archer c7v2.
Cool, I will look into giving it a try. Flashed the advised 7/1/2016 bin and it went super smooth. Just glad I can proper port forward without a entry limit.
...so are my assumptions correct to just flash tplink_archer-c7-v2-US.bin like a normal update or do I need to do anything special? Or is that particular file used as an update to an already flash WRT router and if so then the factory to ddwrt would be the correct choice.
When you're flashing from the stock firmware, use the factory-to-ddwrt.bin variants.
When upgrading/flashing a router already running dd-wrt, use the tplink_archer-c7-v2.bin variant.
IL: Firmware intended for those following the government communications requirements of Israel.
US: Firmware intended for those following the communications (FCC) requirements of United States.
Those not labelled intended for international users.
Unless you're adept at recovering bad firmware updates, suggest you wait about a week for others to be guinea pigs first.
And it goes without saying, set to factory defaults before firmware update, just like motherboard BIOS update procedures.
Just installed on my Archer C7 V2.
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r30342 (07/30/16)
My Link Speed in windows is ~ 200Mbps for my 802.11AC 5Ghz connection, while it used to be ~750Mbps with the TP-Link firmware. Is this typical? My 5Ghz settings are:
AP
AC-Only
Full 20MHz
Auto
Tx power: 16 dBm (default)
so are my assumptions correct to just flash tplink_archer-c7-v2-US.bin like a normal update or do I need to do anything special? Or is that particular file used as an update to an already flash WRT router and if so then the factory to ddwrt would be the correct choice.