TP-Link RE355 v1

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ModelVersionSoCCPU MHzFlash MBRAM MBWLAN HardwareWLAN2.4WLAN5.0100M portsGbit portsModemUSB
RE355v1Qualcomm Atheros QCA95587208128Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4Ab/g/na/n/ac---

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This section deals with

  • How you install OpenWrt from a device freshly opened
  • The steps required such as reset to factory defaults if the device has already been configured

Note: Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured.

  • Browse to http://192.168.1.1/Upgrade.asp
  • Upload .bin file to router
  • Wait for it to reboot
  • Telnet to 192.168.1.1 and set a root password, or browse to http://192.168.1.1 if LuCI is installed.

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generic.sysupgrade

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  • 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

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

Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this.
Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc.

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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

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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

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The TP-Link RE355 has the following buttons:

BUTTON Event
EXAMPLE Reset reset
EXAMPLE Secure Easy Setup ses
EXAMPLE No buttons at all. -
General
Brand TP-Link
Model RE355
Versions v1
Device Type Range Extender
Availability Discontinued 2019
Comments - general
OpenWrt Support
Supported Since Commit https://git.openwrt.org/?p=openwrt/openwrt.git;a=commit;h=a338491a306798868738fd8210b27bd2a4ab0daa
Supported Since Release 18.06.0
Supported Current Release 21.02.6
Unsupported
Hardware
Bootloader U-Boot
Target ar71xx-ath79
System-On-Chip
CPU MHz 720
Flash MB 8
RAM MB 128
Network
Ethernet 100M ports -
Ethernet 1Gbit ports
Switch Qualcomm Atheros AR8035-A
Modem -
VLAN Yes
Comments - network ports
Wireless
WLAN 2.4GHz b/g/n
WLAN 5.0GHz a/n/ac
WLAN Hardware Qualcomm Atheros QCA9558, Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880-BR4A
Detachable Antennas -
Comments - WLAN MIMO 3x3
Interfaces
USB ports -
SATA ports -
Serial Yes
JTAG No
Comments - USB & SATA ports
Misc
LED count 7
Button count 3
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 0.3 A
Links
Forum Topic URL
WikiDevi URL https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_RE355
OEM device homepage URL https://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/cat-10_RE355.html
Firmware OEM Stock URL https://www.tp-link.com/en/download/RE355.html
Firmware OpenWrt Install URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/21.02.6/targets/ath79/generic/openwrt-21.02.6-ath79-generic-tplink_re355-v1-squashfs-factory.bin
Firmware OpenWrt Upgrade URL https://downloads.openwrt.org/releases/21.02.6/targets/ath79/generic/openwrt-21.02.6-ath79-generic-tplink_re355-v1-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin
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Back:
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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!

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port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc.

How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:
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Serial connection parameters
for TP-Link RE355 v1
EXAMPLE 115200, 8N1

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How to connect to the JTAG Port of this specific device:
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COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG WITH THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE


COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG ONCE OPENWRT IS INSTALLED AND RUNNING


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  • Last modified: 2022/12/17 02:12
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