TP-Link 7DR3630 v5: measured details and what they mean

The 7DR3630 v5.0 sample carries the TL-7DR3630 5.0 label, mentions StarFlash, uses a 12V/1.5A adapter, and measured about 4 W idle and 4.6 W with a 2.5G port connected.

What the teardown records

The ACWiFi details should not be treated as a complete specification. They describe one sample; revisions, PCBs, firmware, and components can change between batches.

Practical reading

For the 7DR3630 v5, the power figure is a measurement under one condition, not the maximum. Record the v5 revision and StarFlash note when comparing it with v4 or looking for matching firmware.

What it does not prove

I do not infer aggregate throughput, temperature, management features, or OpenWrt support from a teardown photo or a chip name. Before buying for a HomeLab, verify the revision, included adapter, port types, firmware, and return policy. For alternative firmware, verify the boot chain, console, flash layout, and calibration partitions before writing anything.

Limits

The figures below describe the sample and conditions documented by the source; another revision or batch may differ.

Source

• Original article: ACWiFi 34493