Cudy TR3000

Specifications§

Processor

MediaTek MT7981B, aarch64, 1300 MHz

Flash memory

128/256 MB NAND

RAM

512 MB DDR3

Ethernet

1 × 2.5G WAN + 1 × 1G LAN

USB

1 × USB 3.0

Wi-Fi chip

MediaTek MT7976CN

Wi-Fi 5 GHz

AX, 160MHz, 2x2, 2402MB/s, 1024QAM

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz

AX, 40MHz, 2x2, 574MB/s, 256QAM

Build features§

• FunctionalityExcept:
  Cloud services
  Components
• Factory resetWith the Reset button
• WPS buttonYes
• LEDsYes
• Mesh compatibilityWith original devices and clones
• Side switchSwitches between router <-> repeater modes
• Built-in storage70.9 MB/153 MB, Entware can be installed
• Modem rebootWorks without a hardware mod

Preparing for flashing§

1. Download and unpack the firmware archive The “Download” button is in the panel under the device name.
2. Connect the router to the computer with a cable (Ethernet) Flashing over Wi-Fi is not possible.

Installing from stock firmware§

1. Installing OpenWrt From the factory firmware, install OpenWrt with the file from the archive: cudy_tr3000-128mb-v1-sysupgrade.bin or cudy_tr3000-256mb-v1-sysupgrade.bin, depending on the flash size.
2. Uploading the image In the OpenWrt web interface, upload openwrt-128mb.bin or openwrt-256mb.bin as an update.
3. Flashing After the reboot, run Cudy_TR3000_flasher.exe, click “Install” and wait until it finishes.
4. System start The device starts within ~3 minutes.

Updating the firmware§

To update, use KeenBOOT or KeenKit — the methods for NAND memory.

Since version 5.0.7 the firmware can also be updated through the web interface.

Reverting to stock firmware§

The revert is done from a full backup through the KeenBOOT bootloader. The steps are in the instructions for MT7981.