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| toh:tp-link:archer_mr200 [2022/09/03 08:51] – xwtk | toh:tp-link:archer_mr200 [2024/09/03 07:40] – [Installation] frollic | ||
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| ===== Supported Versions ===== | ===== Supported Versions ===== | ||
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| ===== Hardware Highlights ===== | ===== Hardware Highlights ===== | ||
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| ===== Firmware ===== | ===== Firmware ===== | ||
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| ===== Flash Layout ===== | ===== Flash Layout ===== | ||
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| This is the only way to upload custom firmware to this router, please note that while the process isn't hard, you are still advised to check if your files are properly downloaded as there is no going back. | This is the only way to upload custom firmware to this router, please note that while the process isn't hard, you are still advised to check if your files are properly downloaded as there is no going back. | ||
| - | Recovery is possible by using a CH340a Programmer or a Raspberry Pi, SOIC8 connector/ | + | Recovery is possible by using a CH340a Programmer or a Raspberry Pi, SOIC8 connector/ |
| It is recommended to first update to the latest available version to make sure most bugs with the modem are fixed. | It is recommended to first update to the latest available version to make sure most bugs with the modem are fixed. | ||
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| **Flashing OpenWrt** | **Flashing OpenWrt** | ||
| + | * The router now will flash the file to its chip starting at address 0x00000000, in case you are generating your own custom firmware image, the file should include the TP-Link bootloader, the creation process is described further down. | ||
| * Turn on the device while pushing the WPS button until the WPS indicator lights up. The router is now ready to accept the firmware via the TFTP client set up in the computer. **Remember that the file name must exactly be the one mentioned above, since the router is looking specifically for it**. | * Turn on the device while pushing the WPS button until the WPS indicator lights up. The router is now ready to accept the firmware via the TFTP client set up in the computer. **Remember that the file name must exactly be the one mentioned above, since the router is looking specifically for it**. | ||
| - | * The router now will flash the file to its chip from address 0x00000000, note that in case you are making your own custom firmware, the file start should be the TP-Link bootloader, process on how to make your own custom firmware is explained below. | ||
| * Wait until the router restarts and boots up, change the LAN settings in your computer to DHCP (automatically assign IP), and open // | * Wait until the router restarts and boots up, change the LAN settings in your computer to DHCP (automatically assign IP), and open // | ||
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| **Process** | **Process** | ||
| - | //Refer to **Backing Up your Router** section to learn how to dump your chip, it is required | + | //[NEW METHOD] This variant can be used to unlock the modem without flashing an unlocked firmware, this is helpful |
| * Flash OpenWrt firmware | * Flash OpenWrt firmware | ||
| - | * Connect via WiFi (that is important), and goto 192.168.225.1, | + | |
| + | * Install '' | ||
| + | * Connect to router' | ||
| + | * Once you get into the modem //shell// run these commands: | ||
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| + | uci set network_status.network_status_data.unlockPlmn=1 | ||
| + | uci commit network_status | ||
| + | exit | ||
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| + | * Restart the router | ||
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| + | //[OLD METHOD] Refer to **Backing Up your Router** section to learn how to dump your chip, it is required in case you want to go back to stock.// | ||
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| + | * Flash OpenWrt firmware | ||
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| * Goto //Settings > Device > Firmware Upgrade// | * Goto //Settings > Device > Firmware Upgrade// | ||
| * Click Upgrade from Local Server, and choose MR200_Modem.zip and update, wait for the upload to goto 100%, then wait for about 3 minutes, after which, power cycle the router, and wait for it to boot. | * Click Upgrade from Local Server, and choose MR200_Modem.zip and update, wait for the upload to goto 100%, then wait for about 3 minutes, after which, power cycle the router, and wait for it to boot. | ||
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| ==== Info ==== | ==== Info ==== | ||
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| ===== Photos ===== | ===== Photos ===== | ||