Hi everyone,

I’m having a strange issue with my TP-Link Archer MR200 v5.3 router, and I really need some help. Here's what’s happening:

1. I recently reset the router to factory settings (something I’ve done plenty of times before).
2. After the reset, the router is asking me for an password, but it’s not letting me create a new one like usual.
3. I’ve tried all the following passwords:
   • admin
   • root
   • user
   • My old admin password
   • The Wi-Fi password written on the back of the router

None of these work!

4. I’ve also tried resetting the router again multiple times, but the issue persists.

5. The internet is working fine, but I can’t access the admin panel to change any settings or update the password.

6. I also tried logging in using my TP-Link ID, but I get a message saying "This router is not bound to the current TP-Link ID. Enter the router's login password to bind for management."

7. There’s nothing on the back of the router about an admin or default password, just the PIN for the Wi-Fi.

The only thing that seems different this time is that I updated the firmware recently. Could that be causing the issue?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!