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Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue

Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue

Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
Tuesday - last edited Yesterday
Tags: #Firmware Update #Installation #Web GUI Management #Password
Model: Archer MR200  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: V5.3_240508

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!

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

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

  3. 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."

  4. 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!

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How to Fix the Login Issue with TP-Link Archer MR200 (V5.3) after a Firmware Upgrade (240508).-Solution
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

How to Fix the Login Issue with TP-Link Archer MR200 (V5.3)

Issue:
After resetting the router to factory settings, the admin panel asks for a password but doesn’t allow creating a new one. Common passwords like admin, root, or the Wi-Fi PIN on the router don't work. Even after multiple resets, the problem persists. The internet works fine, but the admin panel is inaccessible.

This issue is occurring due to the latest firmware update to "Archer MR200(EU)_V5.3_240508-Portugal Unitel_STP", but don’t worry—it’s easy to resolve.
 

Solution:

The default admin password for your router is:
@123fwaUnitel#$

Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
 


Step 1: Login with the Default Password

  1. Open a browser and navigate to the router’s web interface: http://192.168.1.1/
  2. Log in using the default admin password: @123fwaUnitel#$


Step 2: Roll Back to an Older Firmware Version (Beta Firmware)

  1. Download the firmware files: *I cant give you the firmware files.*

  2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.

  3. In the router admin panel, navigate to:
    Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

  4. Under Local Upgrade, click Browse next to the "New Firmware File" field.

  5. Select the following beta firmware file from the extracted folder:
     Archer_MR200(EU)v5_1.1.0_0.9.1_[250124-rel60103]_up_boot_2025-01-24_16.39.33.bin .

  6. Click Upgrade and wait for the process to complete.
     


Step 3: Revert to a Stable Firmware

  1. After the router restarts, log in again with the default password: @123fwaUnitel#$

  2. Repeat the firmware upgrade process:

    • Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
    • Under Local Upgrade, click Browse and this time select:
       Archer_MR200(EU)v5_1.2.0_0.9.1_[240717-rel58627]_up_boot_All_Release_2024-07-18_09.43.40.bin .

  3. Click Upgrade and let the process finish.
     


Step 4: Change the Admin Password

  1. Log in to the router again with the default password: @123fwaUnitel#$
  2. Navigate to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and change the admin password to something secure.

Alternatively, you can reset the router to factory settings after completing these steps to ensure a fresh start.
 


Special Thanks:
I’d like to give a huge thanks to the TP-Link support team for their assistance. Without their guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to fix this issue. Their help was invaluable in identifying the default password and providing the firmware files needed for this process.
 


Conclusion:
By rolling back to the beta firmware and then upgrading to the older stable firmware, you’ll restore the admin panel’s functionality and be able to set a new password without further issues. Let me know if you need additional help!

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Re:Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
Tuesday

@Aboodi_8 I have the same issue, did you find a way to fix it? Also this happend to me after i upgraded the firmware from there website. i think its "240508" that i upgraded to, so i guess its a bug in the firmware. i hope they can fix it ASAP. 

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Re:Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
Friday - last edited Yesterday

@Aboodi_8  @Alex423 

 

Hello, thank you both for posting in the community and we're sorry to hear that you're unable to log into the web interface page after the update.

 

We would like to follow up via a support email. Please check your registered email inbox and continue the discussion.

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Re:Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
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Hello  @Kevin_Z 

I already have an support ticket open, they told me they will come back for a solution and the issue is addressed to the senior engineer for further Troubleshooting.

Best regards 

Aboodi 

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Re:Need Help with TP-Link Archer MR200 - After reset Password Issue
Friday

@Aboodi_8 

If that is the case, I believe they will help resolve the issue as soon as they can.laugh

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How to Fix the Login Issue with TP-Link Archer MR200 (V5.3) after a Firmware Upgrade (240508).-Solution
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

How to Fix the Login Issue with TP-Link Archer MR200 (V5.3)

Issue:
After resetting the router to factory settings, the admin panel asks for a password but doesn’t allow creating a new one. Common passwords like admin, root, or the Wi-Fi PIN on the router don't work. Even after multiple resets, the problem persists. The internet works fine, but the admin panel is inaccessible.

This issue is occurring due to the latest firmware update to "Archer MR200(EU)_V5.3_240508-Portugal Unitel_STP", but don’t worry—it’s easy to resolve.
 

Solution:

The default admin password for your router is:
@123fwaUnitel#$

Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
 


Step 1: Login with the Default Password

  1. Open a browser and navigate to the router’s web interface: http://192.168.1.1/
  2. Log in using the default admin password: @123fwaUnitel#$


Step 2: Roll Back to an Older Firmware Version (Beta Firmware)

  1. Download the firmware files: *I cant give you the firmware files.*

  2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a folder on your computer.

  3. In the router admin panel, navigate to:
    Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

  4. Under Local Upgrade, click Browse next to the "New Firmware File" field.

  5. Select the following beta firmware file from the extracted folder:
     Archer_MR200(EU)v5_1.1.0_0.9.1_[250124-rel60103]_up_boot_2025-01-24_16.39.33.bin .

  6. Click Upgrade and wait for the process to complete.
     


Step 3: Revert to a Stable Firmware

  1. After the router restarts, log in again with the default password: @123fwaUnitel#$

  2. Repeat the firmware upgrade process:

    • Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
    • Under Local Upgrade, click Browse and this time select:
       Archer_MR200(EU)v5_1.2.0_0.9.1_[240717-rel58627]_up_boot_All_Release_2024-07-18_09.43.40.bin .

  3. Click Upgrade and let the process finish.
     


Step 4: Change the Admin Password

  1. Log in to the router again with the default password: @123fwaUnitel#$
  2. Navigate to Advanced > System Tools > Administration and change the admin password to something secure.

Alternatively, you can reset the router to factory settings after completing these steps to ensure a fresh start.
 


Special Thanks:
I’d like to give a huge thanks to the TP-Link support team for their assistance. Without their guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to fix this issue. Their help was invaluable in identifying the default password and providing the firmware files needed for this process.
 


Conclusion:
By rolling back to the beta firmware and then upgrading to the older stable firmware, you’ll restore the admin panel’s functionality and be able to set a new password without further issues. Let me know if you need additional help!

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