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* Switch off the router * Switch off the router
* Download a complete binary-image of firmware * Download a complete binary-image of firmware
-** From the official [http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C9_V1.html#Firmware page] OR+** From the official [http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C9_V1.html#Firmware v1-page] OR [http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C9_V2.html#Firmware v2-page]
** From the dd-wrt beta [http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/other-downloads?path=betas%2F downloads] ('''not''' tested) ** From the dd-wrt beta [http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/other-downloads?path=betas%2F downloads] ('''not''' tested)
-* Rename the downloaded firmware with the following name: ''archerc9v1_tp_recovery.bin''+* Rename the downloaded firmware with the following name: ''archerc9v1_tp_recovery.bin'' or "archerc9v2_tp_recovery.bin" if you have a v2 router
* Serve as TFTP server the renamed firmware on the following IP: 192.168.0.66 * Serve as TFTP server the renamed firmware on the following IP: 192.168.0.66
* Switch on the router, holding the RESET button for 2-4 seconds * Switch on the router, holding the RESET button for 2-4 seconds

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How to install dd-wrt 3.0 (beta)

This procedure is tested only using latest beta of dd-wrt 3.0 and TP-Link Archer C9 v1.

Using version 04-05-2016-r29409 I noticed a quite stable behavior.


Follow these steps:

  • Ensure you have latest firmware from TP-Link
  • Download the last appropriate dd-wrt firmware here, named factory-to-ddwrt.bin
  • Upload the dd-wrt firmware using the standard TP-Link UI
  • 30/30/30 reset


For TP-Link Archer C9 v2 follow these steps:

  • Ensure you have the latest firmware from TP-Link (tested with Archer C9(UN)_V2_160517)
  • Download 04-05-2016-r29409 dd-wrt firmware here, named 'factory-to-ddwrt.bin
  • Upload the dd-wrt firmware using the standard TP-Link UI and wait until router reboots
  • Download the last appropriate dd-wrt firmware here
  • Upload the latest dd-wrt firmware using the dd-wrt UI found under Administration - Firmware Upgrade (tested with DD-WRT v3.0-r30385 std (08/12/16))

Troubleshooting

Bricked Router

Symptoms: all the LEDs are ON, and you can't access to UI

Follow these steps:

  • Switch off the router
  • Download a complete binary-image of firmware
  • Rename the downloaded firmware with the following name: archerc9v1_tp_recovery.bin or "archerc9v2_tp_recovery.bin" if you have a v2 router
  • Serve as TFTP server the renamed firmware on the following IP: 192.168.0.66
  • Switch on the router, holding the RESET button for 2-4 seconds
  • The firmware will be automatically downloaded and installed by the router


Symptoms: after the dd-wrt installation the MACs are changed!

TBD