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V1

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Manual

Utility

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: 2016-11-08 Language: English File Size: 14.6 MB
Operating System: WinXP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

Archer C7_V1_Easy Setup Assistant_Beta

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Published Date: 2013-11-25 Language: English File Size: 10.69 MB
Operating System: WinXP/2003/Vista/7/8/Mac/Linux

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Fixed a bug:easysetupassistant cannot use if the computer language is Polish or Portuguese.

Notes:

Please run this beta utility as an administrator.
Please ignore or choose "This program installed correctly" when you suffer Program Compatibility Assistant.

Archer C7_V1_Utility

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Published Date: 2013-06-17 Language: English File Size: 53.9MB
Operating System: WinXP/Vista/7/8

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For Archer C7 v1

Setup Video

  • 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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  • TM Unifi Setup

    TM Unifi Setup Guide

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  • How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink

  • How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink

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

    If you can’t access the internet using a DSL modem and TP-Link router, this video can help you solve the problem.

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  • How to Set up Address Reservation on TP-Link Routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up Address Reservation on TP-Link routers.

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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 cable modem and a TP-Link router

    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

    This video will show you how to use the Share WiFi feature in the TP-Link Tether app.

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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

    Take Archer A9 as demonstration.

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

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. (Normally Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8 (eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8);   Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28)
    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.

Archer C7_V1_141204

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Published Date: 2014-12-04 Language: English File Size: 6.78 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. New Features/Enhancement:
    (1)Added the support of TP-LINK Tether v2.0;
    (2)Fixed the wireless compatibility issue with Apple Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac mini;
    (3)Improved the compatibility with Intel7260 series wireless adapter;
    (4)Added a new login domain “tplinkwifi.net” for we b-based management and "tplinklogin.net" is still available;
    (5)Added the support for multiplayer online gaming with XBOX;
    (7)Improved the UPNP module function;
    (8)Improved the RTSP ALG function;
  2. Bug Fixed:
    (1)Users cannot login by remote management in PPPoE connection;
    (2)PS3 may not detect the router as a UPnP device;
    (3)DynDNS does not update properly occasionally;
    (4)Some minor issues with IPv6;
    (5)The USB Storage is not accessible when "Access shared storage with password" is enabled;
    (6)Dyndns will display "succeed"even with the wrong username and password.

Notes:

For Archer C7 V1
(1)The router will reset after upgrading this firmware.
(2)The configure file of old firmware cannot be used in this firmware.

Archer C7_V1_140704

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Published Date: 2014-07-04 Language: English File Size: 6.42 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Improved the compatibility with Apple device.
  2. Fixed some minor bugs.

Notes:

For Archer C7 V1

Archer C7_V1_140402

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Published Date: 2014-04-02 Language: English File Size: 6.42 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Improved the performance for multicast scenario.
  2. Improved the compatibility.
  3. Improved IGMP and IPv6 module performance.
  4. Fixed some errors on the management page.

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For Archer C7(UN)_V1

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)

The following information is for programmers, and is unnecessary for most TP-Link home users.

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.

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.

GPL Code

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