How to upgrade firmware of TP-Link 4G Mobile Wi-Fi

Introduction

TP-Link is dedicated to improving product features to enrich your network experience. This article will introduce the upgrading steps for 4G Mobile Wi-Fi via three methods.

Configuration

Method 1: Online upgrade via screen

Step 1. Press the power button Power button icon. to update your Mobile Wi-Fi when the following screen appears.

Software updates screen.

Step 2. Wait a few minutes for the update and reboot.

Method 2: Online upgrade via web management page

Step 1. Log in to the TP-Link device by typing http://tplinkmifi.net in the address bar of any web browser (such as Chrome or Firefox). You can create a new local password yourself. For detailed instructions, please refer to How to log in to web management page of TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi.

Step 2. Go to Advanced > Device > Firmware Update > Check for Updates,

Firmware Update page.

Step 3. Click Update.

Step 4. Wait a few minutes for the update and reboot.

Note: To download the latest firmware file, you can also click the New Version number, such 1.0.5 in the page above. To view update details, click Release Note.

Method 3: Local upgrade via web management page

Step 1. Download the latest firmware file for your Mobile Wi-Fi from TP-Link official website.

Step 2: Find and navigate to the zip file from which you want to extract the content. Right-click on the file and select Extract All from the context menu. (Google Chrome & Windows system as an example)

Click "Downloads".

Open downloaded file in the file folder.

Extract ZIP file.

Step 3. Log in to the TP-Link device by typing http://tplinkmifi.net in the address bar of any web browser (such as Chrome or Firefox). You can create a new local password yourself. For detailed instructions, please refer to How to log in to web management page of TP-Link Mobile Wi-Fi.

Step 4. Go to Advanced > Device > Firmware Upgrade > Update via the local server, then click Browse to select the firmware you have already extracted from the folder. The firmware type is usually a ZIP File.

Upload the ZIP file.

Step 5. Click Update. The pop-up window will ask you to confirm the operation. Please double-check that all previous steps are correct.

Click Update.

Step 6. The device will automatically reboot after the upgrade is complete. Please wait about 3 minutes.

Upgrading process.

Step 7. Click Advanced > Device > About Device. Verify that the Mobile Wi-Fi’s firmware has been successfully upgraded.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.