seems like archer c5 v2 dont support openwrt

Thats because it is not since long time ago haha. Only c5 v1 are supported.

And i dont think there's custom firmware for c1200 as well.

True.

It is really hard to get my Huawei WS880 to work above 20% utilization.

And I have 12 devices connected simultaneously.

FCC lockdown basically all 3rd-Party firmware is not support

- the router high CPU mostly interfere by USB Sharing
- anyone can reproduce issue to boost up quicker?

True. With the FCC lockdown, you will not see the TP-Link's new model Archer C1200 running DD-WRT.

Here is an extract of the news....

"Last month, Libre Planet—a free software community—raised the alarm that TP-Link, one of the largest router manufacturers, had begun locking down firmware in newly released routers.
As proof, Libre Planet pointed to a transcript of a support conversation.

In the chat, a TP-Link rep says that the lockdown—which blocks the installation of open source firmware—was a reaction to new FCC requirements.

That’s a problem, because alternative router software packages like DD-WRT are hugely popular. These tools provide more sophisticated features and faster security patches than manufacturers offer.

I contacted TP-Link and asked them to confirm whether their support chat rep was correct. The company directed us to a new FAQ page confirming the lockdown. The FAQ reads,

Why is TP-LINK limiting the functionality of its routers?

TP-LINK is complying with new FCC regulations that require manufacturers to prevent certain firmware customizations on wireless routers.”

https://www.wired.com/2016/03/way-go-fcc-no...ocking-routers/

If you mean TP-Link Acrher C1200, mine one boot up super slow. I once waited more then 5 minutes before Internet LED light on.

So I don't restart or shut off those router at all.

Best regard.

Anyone can share how you disabled the USB setting i see not button to disable it completely

No wonder the new TP-Link Archer C1200 is not on the DD-WRT support list.

I seldom care about CPU usage in router unless it's having problem. But since there were people talking about the issue then only I go check mine. It kind of not feeling easy when knowing your router CPU is always working at 100%. I feel the same. Anyway that's what given to me by TM and I am not going to replace it with ASUS (RM799 x 3 = RM 2397) so I do what I can to ease the problem. Now's the CPU usage is low enough for me. TP-Link Archer C1200 CPU Usage (YouTube)

BTW I have 60 clients connected all my Archer C1200 via Ethernet.

Best regard.

This post has been edited by myandylai: May 8 2017, 11:30 PM

lyt25_1234 he self proclaimed duck in DD-WRT Firmware on c1200, can you share us how you made it. I dont mind damage the router and get a replacement again , since is under warranty

This post has been edited by xiaochabor: May 8 2017, 11:27 PM

Damage via firmware have warranty? TM technical never check?

Best regard.

Use high voltage adapter power to damage the RG, if firmware fail, that is as easy as ABC. There is always a solution to integrate the official firmware, even the firmware fail during installing halfway

This post has been edited by xiaochabor: May 8 2017, 11:36 PM

It doesn't seem to have the off switch. So I just disable all the sharing access and printer sharing.

But it does low down the CPU usage for me. TP-Link Archer C1200 CPU Usage (YouTube)

Best regard.

@.@ hahahahahahahahahah. Scary.

Best regard.

I upgraded to 100Mbp package 8 months ago - and they gave me DLink DIR850L - which is real crap.
How can I request for change here? I guess its still under warranty.

You tell them the wifi intermittently cut off 2.4ghz and 5ghz drop at the same time. They will replace for you =), add in wired connection have no issue at all.

- tell them u use wifi congestion and nothing wrong with it, is the hardware facing issue

This post has been edited by xiaochabor: May 8 2017, 11:51 PM

Does anyone enabled ipv6? I use web.whatsapp.com often and the line keep on dropping

sorry want to ask..if want to reset the router, do i have to have 2 cables? one to the wall and one to my laptop

Archer C7v2 user here. Lately i realize that my router's 5ghz band signal drops. I mean if i successfully connected to 5ghz band, the signal keeps dropping and when I did some speed test, all i get is 0.83mbps instead of 52mbps. The length me from the router when i conduct the test is around 5 meter.

to reset the router, there will be a small hole button there in the router. you just press for few seconds and there you go. You have successfully reset the router. But mind you, this will cause all your configuration such as ppoe connection, wireless connection, qos to be reset as well and you need to set up it again once by one.