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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: 2016-11-14 Language: English File Size: 14.6 MB
Operating System: Mac 10.12

TL-WR842ND_v1_Easy Setup Assistant_120224

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Published Date: 2012-02-24 Language: English File Size: 9.52 MB
Operating System: WinXP/2003/Vista/7

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Setup Video

  • How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink

  • How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink

  • 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. 
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  • 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.

TL-WR842ND_V1_130322

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Published Date: 2013-03-22 Language: English File Size: 5.35 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Removed default dial-up information under PPPoE\PPTP\L2TP\BigPond mode;
  2. Fixed some vulnerabilities and improved security;

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TL-WR842ND_V1_130110

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Published Date: 2013-01-30 Language: English File Size: 5.56 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Fixed some connection dropped and crash problem.
  2. Fixed a problem that DNS Proxy become invalid when using some DHCP Server.
  3. Fixed a problem that dial-up connection become invalid in Status interface after reboot the router when using L2TP and Dynamic IP mode.

TL-WR842ND_V1_120424

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Published Date: 2012-05-04 Language: English File Size: 5.61 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

  1. Upgraded the Print Server function of USB port, new Print Server Utility is needed;
  2. Fixed a bug about RTSP ALG;
  3. Improved Media Server function and increased the number of Shared file to 3000.

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For TL-WR842ND V1 only. Need install new utlity to support Print Server function.

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)

Please note: 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 terms here. 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.

Emulators

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1.  The emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can experience the TP-Link product management panel.

2. The listed emulators might not have the latest firmware.

3.  The features displayed are for reference, and their availability may depend on local regulations. For more information, please refer to the datasheet or product page.

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