I recently bought a TP-Link EC220-G5 V3 router. It works very well for me, but some features are still missing. OpenWRT is the firmware with all the features. But, it doesn't have support for EC220-G5 V3. This router is now widely used in my country by basic users.
Therefore, I'd like to request the developers for support for EC220-G5 V3. And I hope that soon I'll see firmware support for this specific model.
Thank you
Since you own the unit, you can get started to investigate if the device is supportable in general...
Follow this guide:
the supported EC220-G5 v2 is a 8/64 device, if this is the same, don't bother, those devices are getting EOLed by openwrt.
Bro if you don't have any solution then just try to stay calm bcz it's a community. And how much do you know about OpenWRT and what are End of Support? just go and do some research and then talk.
this device is supported as the v2 have already a page on it. But that is a snapshot and not recommended for use. and v3 is totally missing.
LOL, OK hotshot ...
geee, I wonder why ...
If @frollic is correct about the device specifications, it will not be possible to support it moving forward.
Basically, OpenWrt currently requires at least 8MB flash memory and 64MB RAM. In the next major release (24.10, not yet at a stable release), those requirements double to 16MB/128MB. This means that all devices below that threshold will be dropped from official support, and obviously new devices that don't meet the minimum requirements will never be added.
The V3 may be significantly different internally. Sometimes it's a minor revision, but other times it can be a cost-down (less RAM/storage) or it can even be a completely different SoC. So, just because the v2 is supported doesn't mean that the v3 is or can be.
now listen I don't want any mess. I just requested support as OpenWRT is an open-source firmware and it offers a wide range of functionalities for that it has a great reputation. And this firmware is meant to be compatible widely.
and we're telling you it won't happen if the flash and mem requirements aren't met.
doesn't mean you can put a truck engine on a bicycle ...
but that model has 8MB Flash and 64MB memory. and it has the potential to support the current version of what I'm seeking.
As an Open Source project, it is entirely staffed by volunteers. Asking for support doesn't mean it will ever come for several reasons:
There are other reasons, too, but if you want support for your device, you will likely have to roll up your sleeves and start investigating the hardware to determine if it is even possible to bring OpenWrt to the device.
yes, and that's why it's getting EOLed, it's not sufficient any more.
support for new devices happens towards the next release, the one that won't support 8/64 devices.
if you want to stay behind, and keep your v3 on 23.05, that's fine, but it'll be your own hobby project.
Does that mean this model never going to get any support? any versions?
That is currently the bare minimum that will be phased out with the next release.
nobody will be adding support for devices that will be dropped with the next release (which has already been forked and should be out in a few months).
Beyond that, you have not verified that internal hardware of the V3 the same (or close enough) to be considered the same as the V2. Think of it like fraternal twins.... they may have a lot of similarities and sometimes really look very alike, but they may have completely different genes and may not be compatible for things like blood/organ transplants.
v2 is EOL, same would apply to the v3, if the specs were the same.
are any of you developers?
no, we're rocket scientist and banana benders.
Maybe this will help clear things up:
then better you suggest to me what I need to provide like spec or what? and better let these things be handled by the developer.
bro I've seen this many before and it says that 62 is enough for basic usage.