Before upgrade,We recommend that you understand the following information:
1. You do not need to upgrade the software when the vro is running normally.
2. New software is usually used to optimize the vro. In non-special cases, it is not recommended to pick up the old software.
3. Do not use third-party upgrade software such as DD-WRT or OpenWRT.
4, upgrade software must be downloaded from the TP-LINK official website or by our technical customer service.
5. If the vro has important configuration information, we recommend that you
Backup configuration file, And then re-import the configuration file.
Note:: If you have any problems, contact the technical support hotline (400-8863-400) or
Online Customer Service.
Use the management address (192.168.1.1 or tplogin.cn) to log on to the vro management interface.
Running statusView the current software and hardware version of the vro. We recommend that you record it, as shown in the following figure:
Tip:To avoid upgrade failure due to incorrect software download, please record the above information of your product.
Access
TP-LINK
Service SupportIn the data search box, enter
Digit, Will automatically match your model, select the correct model, as shown in the following figure:
Click
MoreTo expand the download list, as shown in the following figure:
In the downloaded file, find the software with the correct hardware version (the file ending with the standard version), as shown in the figure below:
Note:Different models and hardware versions cannot be upgraded. Only models and hardware versions that match each other can the upgrade be successful.
Click Download now to save the file to the desktop, as shown in the following figure:
Right-click the downloaded upgrade software and unzip it to the desktop, as shown in the following figure:
Note:If you cannot decompress the package, download and install the WinRAR or WinZip decompression tool.
After decompression, a new folder is generated. You need to browse this folder during subsequent upgrades. Remember the folder storage location. As shown in the following figure:
1
, Login vro interface
We do not recommend that you use a wireless connection to upgrade the LAN port of a vro. Open a browser, log on to the management interface, and enter
System Tools
>
Software upgrade, As shown in the following figure:
2
, Select the upgrade file
Select the upgraded software that has been decompressed and import the software to the vro to upgrade the software. Find the "browse" or "select" button on the page, as shown in the following figure:
Tip:This page may be displayed incorrectly in a browser of a lower version. You only need to click the button.
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Note: We use earlier vrouters.
TFTP
The tool is upgraded. The "browse", "select", and other buttons are not displayed on the upgrade page. Follow these steps:
Open the decompressed folder
->
Run
Tftp32.exe->
Refresh the vro Management Interface
->
Click upgrade.
Due to space limitations, this section is not detailed here. For details, refer:
TFTP
How do I upgrade the type?
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Open the decompressed folder, select a bin-type file, and click open, as shown in the following figure:
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Start upgrading
See
FileThe path of the selected upgrade file is displayed. Click
UpgradeButton, as shown in the following figure:
Click in the prompt box
OK, As shown in the following figure.
During the upgrade, the vro cannot be powered off. Otherwise, the vro will be damaged.After the upgrade is successful, the router will automatically restart. The entire process lasts for about 2-3 minutes. Please wait. As shown in the following figure:
If the upgrade fails due to an error prompt during the upgrade, refer:
What should I do if the upgrade fails?
After the restart, log on to the management page again. In the running status, you can see that you have upgraded to the latest version:
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After the upgrade is complete?
Generally, after the upgrade, the configurations in the vro are still in progress. You can use the configurations in the original mode without any configuration. However, after a vro or a specific software upgrade, the original configuration of the vro will be lost. You need to import the configuration file or manually set the vro to access the Internet.
Note:If the configuration file will be lost, we will prompt you on the software upgrade download page.
The following answers to your questions during the upgrade. If your questions are not covered, please leave a message and we will improve it as soon as possible:
Where can I download the upgrade package?
In TP-LINK
Service SupportCenter, search
Product ModelYou can view all the upgrade packages for this model. To ensure the security of routers, do not download and upgrade software from third-party channels (various platforms and centers.
What if there is no upgraded version I want?
If no version is available in your product upgrade package list, the corresponding software has not been released on the vro. You can contact 400-8863-400 or
Online Customer ServiceSolve related problems.
TFTP
What is an upgrade?
TFTP is a file transfer tool. Our earlier vrouters use this tool to upgrade the software.
After the upgrade, will the reset be returned to the original software version?
No. After the upgrade, if you reset the configuration, it will only delete the configuration in the vro and will not affect the software version.
Can I upgrade a router using a wireless terminal (mobile phone or laptop?
Theoretically, however, because mobile phones, tablets, and other operating systems require dedicated decompression software, and stability cannot be guaranteed through wireless upgrade, we recommend that you use wired upgrade.
The "browse" option is not found in the upgrade options?
"Browse" is not found. One of the buttons may be "select" or "view", which is consistent with the "browse" function. The other is that the vro supports TFTP upgrade, as follows:
In this way, you need
TFTP
Method upgrade.
Can I upgrade the hardware version?
No. The hardware version of the product is fixed. You cannot upgrade software of different hardware versions or other hardware versions.
Do I need to reset the router after the software upgrade?
Based on your needs. Generally, after the software upgrade, the vro configuration will not be lost and can be used directly without resetting.
Can a vro be automatically upgraded?
Alibaba Cloud
Screen routerAnd
VroCurrently, online upgrade is supported. Just like a mobile APP, you can click the new version to upgrade it.
Can I upgrade it to an English interface?
No. Except for a few 3G/4G routers that support switching between Chinese and English, all the router products we sell in mainland China only support Simplified Chinese and cannot be upgraded to an English interface.
Yes
DD-WRT
Or
Open-WRT
Software?
It is not recommended that the problems that arise after the upgrade be out of the scope of the product service policy.
