Updating Your Firmware

Notice:

1) Some models have multiple hardware versions. Please verify the hardware version of your device. When upgrading use only firmware for the same hardware version. Updating the router with the wrong hardware version will damage and void your warranty.

To check the hardware version of your device please click here.

For example, if you have an Archer C7 version 4, you would choose version 4. Please find out the correct hardware version and read the important red text before upgrading.

 

2) Do NOT upgrade the firmware using a wireless connection

3) Do NOT turn off the power or cut down the Ethernet cable during upgrade process

4) Please pay attention to the Notes of the firmware you downloaded. In some cases, the new firmware cannot support a backup file of the older firmware. If this is the case, you will need to reconfigure the router manually.

 

Step 1

Download the latest firmware version for your device.

Go to the download center for your region on the TP-Link website. Then, select the appropriate drop downs for your TP-Link product. Choose the corresponding hardware version, click on Firmware.  A list of available firmware will be displayed.

Step 2

Unzip/extract the Firmware from the downloaded .ZIP file

Step 3

Log in to the web-based interface of the router. If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to

a. How to log in to the web-based interface of Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)?

b. How to log in to the web-based interface of Wi-Fi Routers (new logo)?

Step 4

Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

Step 5

Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file is matched with the Hardware Version.

Step 6

Focus on the Manual Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file and click Upgrade.

 

Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.