Supporting tp-link archer x12

[AntonBarkhan]

Hello,
Just installed tp-link Archer x12 in the office. Is there any plans to support it? Perhaps, we can use the version from archer x23? Is it possible?

[frollic]

@AntonBarkhan

Perhaps, we can use the version from archer x23? Is it possible?

X12 = AX12 ?

AX12 appears to be Realtek, that's not even the same galaxy as the AX23.
https://fccid.io/2AXJ4AX12/

[vincent.saelzler]

@AntonBarkhan

Perhaps, we can use the version from archer x23?

Would anyone like me to test whether or not OpenWrt would run on this device?

I am happy to give it a go, but I would need some guidance on what to do next.

The unit I have is labeled...

• Model: Archer AX12(EU) Ver 1.0
• AX1500 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

I also purchased an AX23. Installation on that was smooth.

• Downloaded the file labeled Factory image on the device page
• Changed the name of the file to match TP-Link's latest official firmware file name.
• Ran the update using the TP-Link OEM web UI.

I tried those exact same steps on the AX12, but it did not work.

After pushing "Update", the web UI says "Uploading", then "Upload error."

[frollic]

@vincent.saelzler

Would anyone like me to test

Only if soldering, USB TTL, and in worst case, flash writer recoveries, are big turn ons for you.

If they're not, read TP-Link TL-WA1201 v2 firmware on TP-Link TL-WA1801 v1 - #2 by slh

[vincent.saelzler]

@frollic

Only if soldering, USB TTL, and in worst case, flash writer recoveries, are big turn ons for you.

Yikes! Never mind

I was hoping/believing the process would be more like:

1. Load a fallback/safe/generic image via TFTP from Bootloader
2. Check dmesg to confirm what hardware is inside.

[frollic]

We did say the AX12 and AX23 weren't event remotely identical ...