Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:58 Post subject: TP-Link 1043 ver.1.8 RAM Upgrade
I have noticed following RAM usage on TP 1043 routers (under similar loads):
1) ver.1.8 - around 16mb (out of 32)
2) ver.2.1 - around 34mb (out of 64)
Therefore, it appears that ver.1.8 may have use higher amount of RAM (if available). And maybe higher RAM module will improve the work of the device, expecially after recent wi-fi problems on beta firmware 45955.
So, I plan to upgrade RAM chip on ver.1.8 from 32 mb to 64 mb. Such type of chips may be found in some computer RAM memory modules.
Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 6437 Location: UK, London, just across the river..
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 15:57 Post subject:
not worth it...
as well you may need a specific firmware build, tailored
for the new ram size...and there you will get into the stones...do in mind this router is a 'real antique' and has a week CPU and its performance will not wroth all the hassle...unless you want to practice your hobby _________________ Atheros
TP-Link WR740Nv1 ---DD-WRT 55630 WAP
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -DD-WRT 55723 Gateway/DoT,Forced DNS,Ad-Block,Firewall,x4VLAN,VPN
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -Gargoyle OS 1.15.x AP,DNS,QoS,Quotas
Qualcomm-Atheros
Netgear XR500 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoH,Forced DNS,AP Isolation,4VLAN,Ad-Block,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R7800 --DD-WRT 55819 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,Forced DNS,AP&Net Isolation,x3VLAN,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R9000 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,AP Isolation,Firewall,Forced DNS,x2VLAN,Vanilla
Broadcom
Netgear R7000 --DD-WRT 55460 Gateway/SmartDNS/DoH,AD-Block,Firewall,Forced DNS,x3VLAN,VPN
NOT USING 5Ghz ANYWHERE
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Stubby DNS over TLS I DNSCrypt v2 by mac913
In most cases for Atheros,mod from 32 to 64mb has no problem at all,if the RAM soldered well,even the stock firmware boots fine and recognizes all the RAM space of 64mb.
here are the RAM mod for V1.x from 32mb to 64mb.
Just find the right model of RAM,replace and shall boot fine.
Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 6437 Location: UK, London, just across the river..
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 19:44 Post subject:
eeff11 yep ive seen few updated 32 to 64 RAM routers and was thinking to mod my own in the past...
than i scaled the situation, with getting an appropriate better unit, with DDWRT support and enjoyed life...
in general i do support the idea of second life, sadly 1043 v1xx is not the best unit abound, for nowadays router performance, consider his brother 1043v2 witch is a rock solid and still serves well...but still lacks on CPU performance... _________________ Atheros
TP-Link WR740Nv1 ---DD-WRT 55630 WAP
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -DD-WRT 55723 Gateway/DoT,Forced DNS,Ad-Block,Firewall,x4VLAN,VPN
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -Gargoyle OS 1.15.x AP,DNS,QoS,Quotas
Qualcomm-Atheros
Netgear XR500 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoH,Forced DNS,AP Isolation,4VLAN,Ad-Block,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R7800 --DD-WRT 55819 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,Forced DNS,AP&Net Isolation,x3VLAN,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R9000 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,AP Isolation,Firewall,Forced DNS,x2VLAN,Vanilla
Broadcom
Netgear R7000 --DD-WRT 55460 Gateway/SmartDNS/DoH,AD-Block,Firewall,Forced DNS,x3VLAN,VPN
NOT USING 5Ghz ANYWHERE
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Stubby DNS over TLS I DNSCrypt v2 by mac913
This upgrade is fine even on stock firmware, I just did it with a dir 615 and tp link 1043 its got similar setup no issues at all, soldering is the tricky part I have found you may need to verify the contacts a few times this is a lead free PCB and the contacts need to be perfect.
Joined: 15 Jan 2012 Posts: 12 Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 20:10 Post subject:
I did ram mod 3 times on different 1043 v1
For me it totally worth it, 32mb is not enough for torrents + openVPN client. 32 mb = hang on heavy load. 64mb = rock solid.
I used DDR 32Mx16 64MB elpida d5116afta-5b-e, found it on 512MB DDR DIMM PC memory module. Tip. Search for 512MB module with 4 memory chip on each side. They are 32Mx16 (64MB).
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