Upgrade The Firmware; Online Upgrade; Local Upgrade - TP-Link Archer A8 User Manual

Chapter 12

12. 1. Upgrade the Firmware

TP-Link aims at providing better network experience for users.
We will inform you through the web management page if there's any update firmware
available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at the TP-Link official
website www.tp-link.com, and you can download it from the
Notes:
• Backup your router configuration before firmware upgrade.
• Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.

12. 1. 1. Online Upgrade

1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the upgrade icon
display in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the
Upgrade page.
Alternatively, you can go to
CHECK FOR UPGRADES
new firmware click UPGRADE.
3. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Tips: If there's a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the prompt notification on your
computer as long as a web browser is opened. Click UPGRADE, and log in to the web management page with the
username and password you set for the router. You will see the

12. 1. 2. Local Upgrade

1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
3. Go to Advanced >
Advanced
to see whether the latest firmware is released. If there is
System > Firmware
> System > Firmware
Firmware Upgrade page.
Upgrade.
Manage the Router
Support page for free.
Firmware
Upgrade, and click
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