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ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 5:59 pm
by 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.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 6:46 pm
by Didneywhorl
Just to change ttl? Sure, it will work.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:09 pm
by BillA
Kilgore_Trout wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 5:59 pm
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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:20 pm
by 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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:33 pm
by BillA
Is the Archer A7 v5 the older or newer version hardware?
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:36 pm
by terryjett
BillA wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:33 pm
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.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:43 pm
by BillA
terryjett wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:36 pm
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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:50 pm
by terryjett
BillA wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:43 pm
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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 10:16 pm
by BillA
terryjett wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:50 pm
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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 10:28 pm
by 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.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 11:01 pm
by BillA
terryjett wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 10:28 pm
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
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 5:38 am
by Kilgore_Trout
BillA wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 9:09 pm
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.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 5:40 am
by Kilgore_Trout
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!
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 7:46 am
by terryjett
Kilgore_Trout wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 5:40 am
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.
Re: ibr600 as modem with router running openwrt - allow ttl adjustments?
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 1:51 pm
by 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!