Select the link for version 8, even though the device is version 9.Go to the DD-WRT router database ( link here), and type the model number, tl-wr841n in the search box.Here’s how I got the latest version of the DD-WRT firmware for router version 9.2: By the way, any of the images below can be enlarged by clicking on them. The rest of this post will share my experience changing the default firmware on the router. When using the guide, just be careful which version of the DD-WRT firmware you download since there can be differences in chipsets between router versions. It’s also for version 8.4 of the router, and the version I bought was 9.2. It’s a simple 10-step guide to help you through the process, although it doesn’t have pictures and assumes a moderate level of technical proficiency. Of all the information that I found on the internet, this link had the best information. From there, if you want the short instructions on what to do, I suggest checking out this link: How I upgraded a TP-Link TL-WR841N to DD-WRT. In other words, the usual stuff you’d expect. You get a router, an AC adapter, a 3-ft cat 5 cable, and manuals. Below are instructions and a few photos should you want to put DD-WRT on a TP-LINK TL-WR-841N router.īefore getting started, let’s start with the contents of the box. I found plenty of information that helped with the loading of the firmware, but the rest of this post will detail my experience setting up the router.

The router is $20 on Amazon, and since I like working on tech projects, I figured it was worth a shot. He suggested loading on the open source router firmware, DD-WRT. I figured there had to be a cheaper, and possibly better way.Ī friend of mine recently extended his network with a TP-LINK TL-WR841N router. They want $100 to upgrade to the latest router, which uses wireless-N technology and supposedly extends the range of the wireless network. Now I love the Verizon FiOS service, but their equipment policies stink. Since the wireless router was over 6 years old, it was time for an upgrade. I also got frustrated that the Chromecast I have kept getting dropped from the network. Plus, my house is wired, so I can keep my switches, NAS, and other networking gear out of sight there. I have my FiOS wireless router in the garage, because that’s where the cable comes into the house. I finally got frustrated with the wireless coverage in my house last year.

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