De-briking a TP-Link TL-WR841N v13 via TFTP
- ip address of the router is 192.168.0.2
- ip address of the laptop is 192.168.0.66
The files are in /srv/tftp/, for me that was file named tp_recovery.bin
Power on router, and press and hold reset button till it the lock icon starts.
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De-bricking a TP-Link TL-WR841N v13 via TFTP involves using a TFTP server to upload the firmware to the router. Here are the detailed steps to recover your router:
Requirements
Firmware File:
- Download the correct firmware for your TP-Link TL-WR841N v13 from the TP-Link Support page or the OpenWrt firmware page.
TFTP Server:
- You need a TFTP server running on your computer. For Windows, you can use Tftpd32 or Tftpd64. For macOS and Linux, you can use
tftp-hpa
or other TFTP server software.
- You need a TFTP server running on your computer. For Windows, you can use Tftpd32 or Tftpd64. For macOS and Linux, you can use
Ethernet Cable:
- Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Setup TFTP Server
Install the TFTP Server:
- Windows: Download and install Tftpd32 or Tftpd64.
- macOS: Install
tftp-hpa
using Homebrew:brew install tftp-hpa
. - Linux: Install
tftp-hpa
using your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu:sudo apt-get install tftpd-hpa
.
Configure the TFTP Server:
- Set the TFTP server directory to the location where you downloaded the firmware file.
- Rename the firmware file to
wr841nv13_tp_recovery.bin
.
Step 2: Configure Your Computer’s IP Address
- Set a Static IP Address:
- Change your computer’s Ethernet interface IP address to a static IP in the
192.168.0.x
range (but not192.168.0.86
), for example,192.168.0.66
. - Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
.
- Change your computer’s Ethernet interface IP address to a static IP in the
Step 3: De-Bricking the Router
Connect the Router and Prepare for Recovery:
- Connect your computer to one of the LAN ports of the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Make sure the router is powered off.
Start the TFTP Server:
- Start the TFTP server on your computer.
Enter Recovery Mode:
- Press and hold the
Reset
button on the router. - While holding the
Reset
button, power on the router. - Continue holding the
Reset
button for about 5-10 seconds until the WPS/Reset button starts blinking, indicating that the router is in TFTP recovery mode.
- Press and hold the
Upload the Firmware:
- The router will request the firmware file named
wr841nv13_tp_recovery.bin
from the TFTP server. - The TFTP server should automatically send the firmware file to the router.
- The router will request the firmware file named
Wait for the Recovery Process:
- The router will begin the recovery process, indicated by the blinking LEDs.
- Wait for a few minutes until the router reboots automatically.
Step 4: Final Steps
Verify the Recovery:
- After the router reboots, it should be accessible with the default IP address
192.168.0.1
(or192.168.1.1
depending on the firmware).
- After the router reboots, it should be accessible with the default IP address
Restore Settings:
- Log in to the router’s web interface and reconfigure your settings as needed.
Reset Computer’s IP:
- Change your computer’s IP settings back to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
By following these steps, you should be able to de-brick your TP-Link TL-WR841N v13 router using TFTP.