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StoriesKnowledge Base Log InRegisterHome Network Community > Wi-Fi Routers > Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped? < Wi-Fi Routers Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped? This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions. Start a New Thread Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped? This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped?Posts: 7Helpful: 2Solutions: 0Stories: 0Registered: 2019-03-08viprit2019-03-14 08:34:16Posts: 7Helpful: 2Solutions: 0Stories: 0Registered: 2019-03-08Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped?2019-03-14 08:34:16Tags: Model: AC500   Hardware Version: Firmware Version:

I see some people here have OpenWRT installed on the c7 V2- i'm a newbish user, afraid i might brick it- i spent a lot of time trying to find the best router- i should have spent more time- i didn't realized how they boobytrap their own hardware intentionally to make it easy for people to brick. I boxed it up and about to return it- really disappointed. I also saw some posts that suggested some versions are region-boobytrapped. Being newbish, it's kind of silly to have to fight the manufacturers handywork with everything else there is to pay attention to.

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Hi Bro,

It seems Archer C7 V2 support tftp recovery, I think you need have a try before returning it.

Good luck!

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CancelThread ManageOKCancelSaveCancelModule ManageOKCancelSaveCancelAnnouncement ManageOKCancelSavePosts: 22859Helpful: 6071Solutions: 2707Stories: 21Registered: 2018-12-24Kevin_Z2019-03-18 03:23:14Posts: 22859Helpful: 6071Solutions: 2707Stories: 21Registered: 2018-12-24Re:Archer c7 v2- still boobytrapped?2019-03-18 03:23:14

Hello,

First we are sorry for the inconvenicence caused here.

While for your information, the Archer C7 V2 supports firmware recovery. So you can give it a go before returning it back.

For TFTP recovery, you can read https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/81462?page=1

Note: Please notice the statement regarding to the 3rd party firmware. https://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C7_V2.html#Firmware

Wish you good luck, and have a nice day.

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