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V5

>How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device

IMPORTANT:  Model and hardware version availability varies by region. Please refer to your TP-Link regional website to determine product availability.
Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8/Vx.9(eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8V1.9)
Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8/Vx.x9 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28/1.29)
Vx.30=Vx.32/Vx.33 (eg:V3.30=V3.32/V3.33)
Manual

Utility

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Mac

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Published Date: 2022-02-21 Language: English File Size: 1.75 MB
Operating System: Mac OS 10.15/11.x/12.x

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Mac

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Published Date: 2018-10-29 Language: English File Size: 2.53 MB
Operating System: Mac OS 10.9-10.14

USB_Printer_Controller_Utility_Windows

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Published Date: 2016-11-15 Language: English File Size: 14.26MB
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

Setup Video

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FAQs

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 verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. ( Normally V1.x=V1)
    It is NOT suggested to upgrade firmware which is not for your region. Please click here to choose your own region and download the most suitable firmware version. ( eg. the firmware of EU and US are different hardware versions)
  • Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
  • Do NOT upgrade the firmware through wireless connection unless the TP-Link device only has wireless connection.
  • 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.

TD-W8968(EU)_V5_170331

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Published Date: 2017-03-31 Language: English File Size: 8.44 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

1. Extension of 3G Modem Compatibility list:
Add X602D and DWM-156 to compatibility list of South Africa. 
2. Bug fixed:
The password is empty on the web page when editing the pppoe/pppoa interface with account information and password.

Notes:

1. For TD-W8968(EU) 5.0;
2.It is NOT suggested to upgrade firmware which is not from your local TP-Link official website. Please click here to choose the purchase location for your TP-Link device and download the most suitable firmware version.

TD-W8968(EU)_V5_160905

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Published Date: 2016-09-05 Language: English File Size: 8.45 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

First firmware release for TD-W8968(EU) 5.0.

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 termshere. 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.

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