Show pagesourceOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top × Table of Contents TP-Link RE305 v3 Getting started with a new Device Page Keep the articles modular Supported Versions Hardware Highlights Installation Flash Layout OEM easy installation OEM installation using the TFTP method Upgrading OpenWrt LuCI Web Upgrade Process Terminal Upgrade Process Debricking Failsafe mode Basic configuration Specific Configuration Network interfaces Switch Ports (for VLANs) Buttons Hardware Info Photos Opening the case Serial JTAG Bootloader mods Hardware mods Bootlogs OEM bootlog OpenWrt bootlog Notes Tags TP-Link RE305 v3 Under Construction! This page is currently under construction. You can edit the article to help completing it. The TP-Link RE305 is a wall-pluggable dual-band wireless range extender (802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac) based on the MediaTek SoCs with a Fast Ethernet port. The RE305v3 is based on a MediaTek MT7628AN SoC. The device has 8 MiB flash and 64 MiB ram. Getting started with a new Device Page This is an empty template that suggests the information that should be present on a well-constructed Device Page. This means, that you have to fill it with life and information. There are several “fixme” tags with text on a light background (like this text) throughout this template. As you fill in the page, remove those tags so that people can judge its completeness. When there are no more “fixme” tags left, delete this one too, along with the <WRAP> that encloses it. Keep the articles modular Please include only model specific information, omit bla,bla and put everything generic into separate articles If you have no time to write certain stuff, link to docs base-system should lead the way, do not explain this again DO NOT provide a complete howto here! Instead groom the general documentation. Supported Versions BrandModelVersionCurrent ReleaseOEM InfoForum SearchTechnical DataTP-LinkRE305v322.03.3https://www.tp-link.com/de/home-networking/range-extender/re305/RE305View/Edit data Hardware Highlights ModelVersionSoCCPU MHzFlash MBRAM MBWLAN HardwareWLAN2.4WLAN5.0100M portsGbit portsModemUSBRE305v3MediaTek MT7628AN575864MediaTek MT7612E, MediaTek MT7628ANb/g/na/n/ac1-- Installation ModelVersionCurrent ReleaseFirmware OpenWrt snapshot InstallFirmware OpenWrt snapshot UpgradeFirmware OEM StockRE305v322.03.3https://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/ramips/mt76x8/openwrt-ramips-mt76x8-tplink_re305-v3-squashfs-factory.binhttps://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/targets/ramips/mt76x8/openwrt-ramips-mt76x8-tplink_re305-v3-squashfs-sysupgrade.binhttps://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re305/v3/ → Install OpenWrt (generic explanation) Please add the installation procedure here. Flash Layout OEM Flash Layout 0x000000000000-0x000000800000 “ALL” 0x000000000000-0x000000020000 “fs-uboot” 0x000000020000-0x000000100000 “os-image” 0x000000100000-0x0000007c0000 “file-system” 0x0000007f0000-0x000000800000 “radio” The only difference between Re305v1 and v3 is the flash layout. OEM easy installation Flash factory image through stock firmware WEB UI. Note: Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured. Browse to http://192.168.1.XXX/webpages/pages/userrpm/firmwareUpgrade.html IP address depends on DHCP. Upload openwrt-ramips-mt76x8-tplink_re305-v3-squashfs-factory.bin file to repeater. Be carefull to use factory version! Wait for it to reboot (2-3 minutes) Via LAN, SSH to 192.168.1.1 and set a root password, or browse to http://192.168.1.1 if LuCI is installed. Tested with EU/3.0 1.0.1 Build 20190221 Rel. 63495 and “RE305(EU)_V3_200826” OEM installation using the TFTP method → generic.flashing.tftp Specific values needed for tftp Enter values for “FILL-IN” below Bootloader tftp server IPv4 address FILL-IN Bootloader MAC address (special) FILL-IN Firmware tftp image Latest OpenWrt release (NOTE: Name must contain “tftp”) TFTP transfer window FILL-IN seconds TFTP window start approximately FILL-IN seconds after power on TFTP client required IP address FILL-IN Upgrading OpenWrt → generic.sysupgrade These are generic instructions. Update with your router's specifics. LuCI Web Upgrade Process Browse to http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci/mini/system/upgrade/ LuCI Upgrade URL Upload image file for sysupgrade to LuCI Wait for reboot Terminal Upgrade Process If you don't have a GUI (LuCI) available, you can alternatively upgrade via the command line. There are two command line methods for upgrading: sysupgrade mtd Note: It is important that you put the firmware image into the ramdisk (/tmp) before you start flashing. sysupgrade Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands: cd /tmp wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc sysupgrade /tmp/xxx.abc mtd If sysupgrade does not support this router, use mtd. Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands: cd /tmp wget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abc mtd write /tmp/xxx.abc linux && reboot Debricking → generic.debrick Failsafe mode → failsafe_and_factory_reset Basic configuration You can use the device as a Wireless or wired repeater (Range extender) Wireless access point (Provide WiFi using cable) → Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this. Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc. Specific Configuration Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs Network interfaces The default network configuration is: Interface Name Description Default configuration br-lan EXAMPLE LAN & WiFi EXAMPLE 192.168.1.1/24 vlan0 (eth0.0) EXAMPLE LAN ports (1 to 4) EXAMPLE None vlan1 (eth0.1) EXAMPLE WAN port EXAMPLE DHCP wl0 EXAMPLE WiFi EXAMPLE Disabled Switch Ports (for VLANs) Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs Numbers 0-3 are Ports 1-4 as labeled on the unit, number 4 is the Internet (WAN) on the unit, 5 is the internal connection to the router itself. Don't be fooled: Port 1 on the unit is number 3 when configuring VLANs. vlan0 = eth0.0, vlan1 = eth0.1 and so on. Port Switch port Internet (WAN) EXAMPLE 4 LAN 1 EXAMPLE 3 LAN 2 EXAMPLE 2 LAN 3 EXAMPLE 1 LAN 4 EXAMPLE 0 Buttons → hardware.button on howto use and configure the hardware button(s). Here, we merely name the buttons, so we can use them in the above Howto. Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs The TP-Link RE305 has the following buttons: BUTTON Event EXAMPLE Reset reset EXAMPLE Secure Easy Setup ses EXAMPLE No buttons at all. - Hardware Info General Brand TP-Link Model RE305 Versions v3 Device Type Range Extender Availability Available 2021 Comments - general OpenWrt Support Supported Since Commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=c12ef2f76098923fc08ef9d7aa3d080b6e72dfb1 Supported Since Release 22.03.0 Supported Current Release 22.03.3 Unsupported Hardware Bootloader U-Boot Target ramips System-On-Chip MediaTek MT7628AN CPU MHz 575 Flash MB 8 RAM MB 64 Network Ethernet 100M ports 1 Ethernet Gbit ports Switch MediaTek MT7628AN Modem - VLAN Yes Comments - network ports Wireless WLAN 2.4GHz b/g/n WLAN 5.0GHz a/n/ac WLAN Hardware MediaTek MT7612E, MediaTek MT7628AN Detachable Antennas - Comments - WLAN Interfaces USB ports - SATA ports - Serial Yes JTAG ¿ Comments - USB & SATA ports Misc LED count 4 Button count 2 Power supply 100-240 VAC, 0.3A Links Forum Topic URL WikiDevi URL OEM device homepage URL https://www.tp-link.com/de/home-networking/range-extender/re305/ Firmware OEM Stock URL https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re305/v3/ Firmware OpenWrt Install URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.3/targets/ramips/mt76x8/openwrt-22.03.3-ramips-mt76x8-tplink_re305-v3-squashfs-factory.bin Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/22.03.3/targets/ramips/mt76x8/openwrt-22.03.3-ramips-mt76x8-tplink_re305-v3-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin Edit the underlying data View/Edit data Photos Front: Insert photo of front of the casing Back: Insert photo of back of the casing Backside label: Insert photo of backside label Opening the case DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE inside! Opening this device exposes parts under high voltage (110/230 VAC)! Risk of deadly electrical shock Risk of irreversable damage to other components attached, e.g. your PC connected via serial Make sure to keep your fingers, conductive tools and serial cables away from the high voltage at all times! Capacitors can still retain dangerous voltages after disconnection from mains! Continue at your own risk! Note: This will void your warranty! Describe what needs to be done to open the device, e.g. remove rubber feet, adhesive labels, screws, … To remove the cover and open the device, do a/b/c Main PCB: Insert photo of PCB Serial → port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc. How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device: Insert photo of PCB with markings for serial port Replace EXAMPLE by real values. Serial connection parameters for TP-Link RE305 v3 EXAMPLE 115200, 8N1, 3.3V JTAG → port.jtag general information about the JTAG port, JTAG cable, etc. How to connect to the JTAG Port of this specific device: Insert photo of PCB with markings for JTAG port Bootloader mods → bootloader Hardware mods None so far. Bootlogs OEM bootlog COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG WITH THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE OpenWrt bootlog COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG ONCE OPENWRT IS INSTALLED AND RUNNING Notes Space for additional notes, links to forum threads or other resources. … Tags Add tags below, then remove this fixme. How to add tags ramips, MT7628AN, 8Flash, 64RAM, 1port, FastEthernet, 802.11abgnac, mips32, Wall plug, Mains powered This website uses cookies. By using the website, you agree with storing cookies on your computer. Also you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy. 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