router
2021
Hacking into TP-Link Archer C6 – shell access without physical disassembly
·2383 words·12 mins
hacking
linux
linux embedded
lua
mips
router
security
squashfs
ssh
This story begins with simple need - ability to programmatically obtain all devices connected to my Wi-Fi router - TP-Link Archer C6. None of the existing libraries support this version of Web UI. The issue with the simplest solution (just flashing OpenWRT) - I rely on proprietary OneMesh technology, which enables better home mesh-networking. So, some hacking needed to be done.