DD-WRT install on TP-LINK TL-WR802N

DD-WRT install on TP-LINK TL-WR802N

Turns out you can run DD-WRT on the TP-LINK TL-WR802N

To install you need to use TFTP, 

set set your PC IP to 192.168.0.66, 

change the filename of the firmware you are uploading to "wr802nv1_tp_recovery.bin", 

and then hold the reset button on the router for 3 seconds while plugging it in. 

According to this ticket for openwrt, it's the same chipset as TL-WR841N(D) v9 which is supported.

Turns out you can run DD-WRT on the TP-LINK TL-WR802N

The DD-WRT forum link in the first post has more info as well as the files to use for initial flash.

DD-WRT install on TP-LINK TL-WR802N

No guarantees as I am a noob. But I think that I came across a solution for you in the process of bricking and unbricking WR802Nv1.

1. Follow youtube video:   Bricked TP-Link WR841N/ND Recovery Unbrick Without A Serial Connection
2. Download Firmware version: http://www.tp-link.us   search for the file    TL-WR802N_V1_150717.zip (Other firmware versions have the upgrade error that you mentioned)
3. As in video use IP 192.168.0.66 to TFTP.
4. Rename the firmware to "wr802nv1_tp_recovery.bin"
5. Plug the router into the ethernet and push in reset button for 3-4 seconds. (Make sure firewalls and antivirus turned off)

http://www.tp-link.us   search for the file    TL-WR802N_V1_150717.zip
https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-9_TL-WR802N.html


This is my one and only idea. I hope it helps. If not, I am out of ideas.