Free Software Wireless-N Mesh Kit 5PK (TPE-R1300-5PK)

Free Software Wireless-N Mesh Kit 5PK (TPE-R1300-5PK)


Are you looking to expand your wireless network or otherwise make it more resilient? We're now offering our TPE-R1300 wireless routers in a kit format with mesh networking support and a ready to use configuration out of the box. These mesh nodes are configured to work together and plug into any upstream network with internet access and a free ethernet port. All software is 100% free including the bootloader and the mesh nodes have the coveted Respect Your Freedom certification from the Free Software Foundation. The nodes are also supported by the most up-to-date free embedded GNU/Linux-libre distribution: LibreCMC.

LibreCMC was built from the Linux-libre kernel and a stripped down version of OpenWRT without any of the non-free bits. LibreCMC is the leading free software distribution designed for routers and other embedded devices available today.


For faster internet access when connecting PCs directly pick up our gigabit switch + TPE-R1400 (gigabit router)
in addition to the mesh kit. See our diagram for the full setup to get a better understanding of how it all connects.

Please note this kit includes five routers/nodes.

Fast shipping:

Most customers will receive this item within 1-5 business days when selecting our "Standard Shipping" option or our USPS shipping option if within the US. Most others in populated regions will generally get it within 6-10 business days.

(* large quantities may take longer to deliver)
Category Specification
CPU Qualcomm QCA9531 SoC, 650MHz CPU
RAM/NOR 128MB RAM
16MB Nor flash
Interface 1Wan, 1LAN, 1USB2.0, 1 MicroUSB, UART, reset button
LED 1st LED is power and system (solid green when booted); 3rd LED is red and for wifi; the 2nd LED is programmable
WAN/LAN 10/100Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g/n
Buttons Reset & On/Off Switch (not programmed by default to do anything)
Antenna External, 2dBi is the default antenna option
USB 1x 2.0 port
Power Supply 5V 1A (power consumtion < 2W)
Size 58x58x25mm
Weight 39g
Max Tx Power 20dBm
Certification CE, RoHS, FCC
Compatible with All systems with a modern standards compliant browser


Have questions?
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Have you ever thought about the quality of your ethernet cables? Often devices ship with lower quality cables and this can lead to connectivity problems down the road. Consider an upgrade and save yourself the trouble of diagnosing connectivity issues.

Connecting multiple PCs? Get our 4-port Ethernet Splitter or an 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch. See our example diagram on connecting a switch/splitter to one of our routers.

Different regions have different power standards and plugs. Select the one appropriate to your region. To use the USB port you will need more power than the stock adapter can provide. Upgraded power adapter options are available from us for some regions.

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