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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: 14.26 MB
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

TD-W8968_V3_Easy Setup Assistant_140421

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Published Date: 2014-04-21 Language: English File Size: 9.63 MB
Operating System: WinXP/2003/Vista/7/8

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For TD-W89568 v3

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. (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.

TD-W8968_V3_150512

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Published Date: 2015-05-12 Language: English File Size: 7.97 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Bug Fixed:
1.Fixed the bug that a warning window popped out when choosing ISP in Russian during Quick Setup.
2.Fixed the kcodes security bug.

Notes:

1. For TD-W8968 V3
2. Old firmware’s configuration file can be imported into this new firmware.
3. Your device’s configuration won't be lost after upgrading, which means you needn't to configure your device again after upgrading.
 

TD-W8968_V3_150205

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Published Date: 2015-02-05 Language: English File Size: 7.97 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

New Features/Enhancement:
1.Updated the country list and ISP list in the Quick Setup.
2.The firewall of IP is automatically enabled by default now.
3.The support account has been deleted.
4.Added the option to disable/enable NAT in the configuration page.
5.Deleted some illegal region codes in the wireless settings.
Bug Fixed:
1.Fixed the bug that DST settings changed automatically after a short time.
2.Fixed the bug that IP address couldn't be saved in the IP filter when using IP+Mask format.
3.Fixed the bug that wireless was not available after reboot when wireless schedule was enabled.
4.Fixed the bug that DDNS account couldn't be saved when the password contained '#'.
5.Fixed the bug that when the main nework was disabled ,the guest network was still shown wrongly as enabled.    
6.Fixed the bug that sometimes the bandwidth control could not take effect.
7.Fixed the bug that the downstream of bandwidth in multi-SSID application could not take effect after a reboot.

Notes:

 Notes: 
1. For TD-W8968(UN) V3
2. Old firmware’s configuration file can be imported into this new firmware.
3. Your device’s configuration won't be lost after upgrading, which means you needn't to configure your device again after upgrading.

TD-W8968_V3_140821

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Published Date: 2014-08-21 Language: English File Size: 7.96 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Solve the problem that the USB doesn't work occasionally;
  2. Solve the problem that PPPoE won't dial again after failure;
  3. Add 'DST'function ".

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For TD-W8968 V3

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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