Download for CPE520 V2

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Product Overview

CPE520_V2_Datasheet

Manual

CPE520

Setup Video

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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.
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.

CPE520(UN)_V2_180117

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Published Date: 2018-02-13

Language: English

File Size: 4.75 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the WPA2 vulnerability.
2. Fixed the Management VLAN issue that wireless clients will fail to obtian IP addresses when Management VLAN is enabled and given a same VLAN ID as that of SSID VLAN.
3. Improved web UI display.
4. Fixed the bug that a subnet range cannot be configured for the "Set Source" of the SNMP function.
5. Fixed the bug that CPE's web management page can't be accessed with a new username which contains special symbols.
6. Fixed the bug that when the management vlan and wireless encryption are enabled, wireless client may fail to connect to the CPE.

Note:
For CPE520 2.0

TP_Pharos_V2.1.6_170908

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Published Date: 2017-09-08

Language: English

File Size: 4.96 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the bug that EU/US devices fail to switch operation mode in Quick Setup
2. Fixed the bug that PPPoE doesn't work when configured as AP Router mode in Quick Setup

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

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Emulators

Firmware Version	Working Mode	Language
170609	-	English	Browse

Note:

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.