Well, most people don't re-flash the bootloader in their router. The libreCMC
images don't include u-boot. Think Penguin ships their routers with a
modified version of u-boot that provides a failsafe web-ui (so you can
unbrick the router) and they provide a full source code CD.
No, the TL-WR841n hardware is the same as TL-WR841nd with the exception
whereND means it has non-detachable antennas. Both versions were targeted
at different markets and different price points. The main thing to look at in
the line of routers is the version number. vXX.* is the hardware
That is what I imagined, but without a clear statement on the website, it is
too much of a risk since I am depending on the router. I think this also
happened, when I was looking at different Operative Systems for my router.
If the router can be flashed with free firmware and works with LibreCMC's
libre kernel, embedded software, and web interface, then what is the problem
as long as it all plays nice and the hardware?
Either way, Think Penguin sells you a router that respects your freedom;
that router probably doesn't.
According to http://librecmc.org/librecmc/wiki?name=TL-WR841ND, the WR841ND
DOES respect your freedom when using the LibreCMC firmware and is a
fraction of the cost of the Think Penguin
I'm just repeating what Chris said back when Think Penguin's router was
actually based on this one (a couple months ago, I think). I don't see
anything on that page even remotely resembling a promise that the router you
linked to respects your freedom. It just says that LibreCMC works on two
Are you even reading my posts? I never said it wasn't OK, I said that not all
of them are OK. It's OK if you do get the right version. That's why Think
Penguin used to base its router on the one that respects your freedom. This
is not all that complex.
I have a TL-WR841N v8.4 at work (it's one of those that looks like a melted
heap of plastic). It has a physical wifi switch near the ethernet ports. I am
not sure if this particular model is compatible with libreCMC. You can check
the hardware specifications of some of the versions on the
Thanks a lot for suggestions. Do your suggested routers have a hardware
switch to turn wifi on and off?
There are cheaper routers than $52, but I still don't think $52 is expensive.
(Note: Chris has clarified that Think Penguin includes taxes in listed prices
if you're in Europe.)
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR841N-Wireless-Router-300Mpbs/dp/B001FWYGJS
Is this the same router? I know I'm linking to Amazon, but the price is MUCH
cheaper than the Think Penguin one at $20 USD. I've been looking to upgrade
my existing router and if this is the one you say it is, it
How about trying one of the routers here? http://librecmc.org/
Of them, I own this: http://librecmc.org/librecmc/wiki?name=TL-WR841ND
Installed LibreCMC on it and it's my current router. TP-Link routers are
probably one of your best bet for your requirements?
Good luck! ;)
Look again. Think Penguin doesn't even base its router on that one anymore.
even when they did, it was only one specific version of that router which was
suitable.
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a freedom friendly wifi-router which should fulfill the
following wishes. It should:
- be able to run a completely free router os
- provide wifi and the possibility to switch wifi on and off via a hardware
jumper
- provide (at least) 4 LAN ports
- not cost too much
Check Alix Board. Or Soekris Engineering,
You can install your own operating system. Deban, LibreWrt, netbsd or
whatever.
If you bought an atheros wireless mini pci card you can have multiple wlan
network and join the project on openwreless.org
Good Luck
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