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Topic: Fix TP-LINK Error code: 18005 with serial console

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Hi, I figured out that for those router with 3rd party firmware lockout, you could not flash it with OpenWrt. But I can do it by soldering serial interface and flash it via serial console same way I use to unbrick/debrick my router

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hDO0ya9tJCw/hqdefault.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDO0ya9tJCw

(Last edited by chiakhoavang.vn on 6 May 2016, 08:00)

I bought and use this inexpensive PL2303HX T23 USB To TTL Switching Module from AliExpress (US 56ยข) to connect any of my Linux embedded devices to my Linux desktop computer sans a problem.

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