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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: 2017-02-24 Language: English File Size: 14.26MB
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

TD-W8970B_V1_Easy Setup Assistant_130813

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Published Date: 2013-08-13 Language: English File Size: 9.82 MB
Operating System: WinXP/2003/Vista/7/8

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Setup Video

  • How to turn a router into an Access Point?

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 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.

TD-W8970B_V1_150526

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Published Date: 2015-05-26 Language: English File Size: 7.30 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Bug Fixed:
1.Fixed the kcodes security bug.

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2. Your device’s configuration won't be lost after upgrading, which means you needn't to configure your device again after upgrading.

TD-W8970B_V1_140930

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Published Date: 2014-09-30 Language: English File Size: 7.30 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Forbid setting up Guest Network after configuring wireless encryption mode as WEP.
  2. Fixed the bug that the web management interface will get stuck within Finish page during the Qucik Setup procedure via MACBook.
  3. Fixed the bug that it's unable to change VLAN ID when the ADSL Connection Type is Dynamic IP.
  4. Forbid setting offline time at the format of 24:xx.

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TD-W8970B_V1_140624

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Published Date: 2014-06-24 Language: English File Size: 7.28 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Solved initialization issue in producing.
  2. Fix the bug that TD-W8970 can't dial up automatically after a reboot in some regions.
  3. Fix the bug that it won't show ipAdEntAddr node in SNMP when WAN IP < 127.x.x.x.
  4. Fixed WPS issue.
  5. Fixed the bug DDNS function will stop after some time if we use EWAN mode.
  6. Fixed other bugs and issues.

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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.

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