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  • How to Set Up TP-Link's OneMesh Service Using the Tether App

  • How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink

  • How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink

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  • How to Set up OpenVPN on TP-Link Routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up OpenVPN on a TP-Link Wi-Fi router. For more information, visit www.tp-link.com/support.

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  • How to setup PPTP VPN on TP Link routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up PPTP VPN on a TP-Link Wi-Fi router. For more information, visit www.tp-link.com/support

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  • What should I do if I cannot access the internet? - Using a DSL modem and a TP-Link router

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    If you can’t access the internet using a cable modem and TP-Link router, follow this video step by step to solve your problem.

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  • Quick Tips - How to Share Your WiFi

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  • How to Access your TP-Link Router Remotely Using the TP-Link Tether App

    This video will show you how to use the TP-Link Tether app for remote access to your router.

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  • How to turn a router into an Access Point?

  • How to set up Port Forwarding on a TP-Link router

    Take Archer A7 as demonstration.

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  • How to set Parental Controls on a TP-Link router

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  • How to change the Wi-Fi settings on TP-Link router

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FAQs

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Firmware

A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

To Upgrade

IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process

  • Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
  • Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
  • Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
  • To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
  • It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
  • Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.
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Archer C7(US)_V5.8_1.2.1 Build 20220715

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Important Notice

Please upgrade firmware/software from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it may cause upgrade failure or mistakes and be against the warranty.

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Published Date: 2022-11-08 Language: Multi-language File Size: 16.01 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes

1.Fixed the bug that IPV6 automatically turn on after reboot 2.Fixed the bug that Dyndns resolution failure. 3.Optimize the experience of using tether APP 4.Enhance device security.

Notes: For Archer C7 US V5.8

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.

Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)

Please note: The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public Licence (“GPL“), Version 1/Version 2/Version 3 or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). You may use the respective software condition to following the GPL licence terms.

You can review, print and download the respective GPL licence terms here. You receive the GPL source codes of the respective software used in TP-Link products for direct download and further information, including a list of TP-Link software that contain GPL software code under GPL Code Center.

The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the respective GNU General Public License for more details.

Apps

TP-Link Tether

TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your network with your iOS or Android devices. Learn more about TP-Link Tether and Compatible Devices

Note: To use Tether, please update your TP-Link device's firmware to the latest version.

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