ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?

[Kilgore_Trout]

I currently have the cradlepoint IBR600BLP4 with the att ipad plan for my home internet. I've been researching options to change things if and when I get the boot.

Is it feasible to simply purchase something like the Archer A7 and run openwrt, keeping the cradlepoint as the modem and allowing me to adjust ttl settings via the router? This is by far my cheapest option.

Thanks for your help.

[Didneywhorl]

Just to change ttl? Sure, it will work.

[BillA]

I currently have the cradlepoint IBR600BLP4 with the att ipad plan for my home internet. I've been researching options to change things if and when I get the boot.

Is it feasible to simply purchase something like the Archer A7 and run openwrt, keeping the cradlepoint as the modem and allowing me to adjust ttl settings via the router? This is by far my cheapest option.

Thanks for your help.

No matter what TTL you set, if you use over 500GB per month (or even less), ATT will likely disconnect your service as it has happened to countless others. You may want to consider other carriers for router use > https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=5790#p5790

[terryjett]

@BillA is right on, get greedy and you will be booted.

Be careful with the Archer A7. I have two that will not run OpenWRT. Seems V5 works, see here: https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7

[BillA]

@BillA is right on, get greedy and you will be booted.

Be careful with the Archer A7. I have two that will not run OpenWRT. Seems V5 works, see here: https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7

Is the Archer A7 v5 the older or newer version hardware?

[terryjett]

Is the Archer A7 v5 the older or newer version hardware?

I honestly do not know if V5 is newest. I own a bricked V3 and a working V4 with default firmware. Both are in the closet with the other numerous router test projects gone south.

[BillA]

I honestly do not know if V5 is newest. I own a bricked V3 and a working V4 with default firmware. Both are in the closet with the other numerous router test projects gone south.

The GoldenOrb firmware site (https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/firmware16.html) shows exactly which versions will work.

TP-Link Archer C5
V1
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V2 and V3
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V4
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V5
Download

TP-Link Archer C9
V1
Download

TP-Link Archer C2600
V1
Download

[terryjett]

The GoldenOrb firmware site (https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/firmware16.html) shows exactly which versions will work.

TP-Link Archer C5
V1
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V2 and V3
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V4
Download

TP-Link Archer C7
V5
Download

TP-Link Archer C9
V1
Download

TP-Link Archer C2600
V1
Download

Yes sir, but we are talking about the A7 (least that is what OP stated), not the C7. If you read the first link I posted you will see that there are differences.

I caution anyone getting a A7 to cloesly read the info @ https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7

Or you might end up with a closet full of:

junkpile.jpg

[BillA]

Yes sir, but we are talking about the A7 (least that is what OP stated), not the C7. If you read the first link I posted you will see that there are differences.

I caution anyone getting a A7 to cloesly read the info @ https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7

Or you might end up with a closet full of:

junkpile.jpg

Uhhh, sucks to get old and loose my vision. lol
In that case the only supported version is v5 with OpenWRT.
TP-Link Archer A7 v5
https://openwrt.org/toh/hwdata/tp-link/ ... cher_a7_v5

[terryjett]

Uhhh, sucks to get old and loose my vision

Ain't that the truth! Each year that passes I get thicker along with my glasses.

[BillA]

Ain't that the truth! Each year that passes I get thicker along with my glasses.

I really didn't want to press the "thanks" button on that one. lol

[Kilgore_Trout]

No matter what TTL you set, if you use over 500GB per month (or even less), ATT will likely disconnect your service as it has happened to countless others. You may want to consider other carriers for router use > https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=5790#p5790

Thanks Bill. I definitely plan on getting a T-Mobile SIM card. We have a family plan and I can add a magenta line for $20/mo.

[Kilgore_Trout]

@BillA is right on, get greedy and you will be booted.

Be careful with the Archer A7. I have two that will not run OpenWRT. Seems V5 works, see here: https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/archer_a7

Thanks Terry. What's a good inexpensive option? I saw the A7 refurbished on B&H for $40 and it seemed like a good deal. I definitely don't want to end up with a paperweight!

[terryjett]

Thanks Terry. What's a good inexpensive option? I saw the A7 refurbished on B&H for $40 and it seemed like a good deal. I definitely don't want to end up with a paperweight!

I have ordered a couple of these renewed C7's over past few weeks: https://amzn.to/2TtZzAC

Used them to setup teachers in need of better internet. Installed Rooter/GoldenOrb on each with no issues https://ofmodemsandmen.com/routers.html

Personally never had issues with Amazon renewed products but some like new.

[Kilgore_Trout]

I used to have a C8 now that I think about it. It was solid. I'll grab a C7. Thanks for the advice!