Tether can not login? Upgrade the firmware first!

 

  1. Tether will not work better until you upgrade your router's firmware to the latest version.

  2. Tether supports the following routers: more products will be supported when new firmware released.

    Model No.
    Archer C7 V1
    Archer C7 V2
    Archer C7 V3
    Archer C5 V1.20
    TL-WDR 4300
    TL-WDR 3600
    TL-WDR 3500

  3. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct product model and revision.

Warning of Firmware Upgrading

 

  1. Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and violate the warranty.

  2. Do NOT turn off the power during upgrade.

  3. Do NOT upgrade the firmware by wireless connection unless the device can only be connected wirelessly.

  4. It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer before upgrade.

  5. Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you downloaded before upgrade.

How to upgrade the firmware of Archer C7?

 

  1. Check your Model No. on your packing case or at the bottom of the router.

  2. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct version and download the latest firmware.
    The Archer C7 v1 firmware version should be "Archer C7_v1_140903" or higher.
    The Archer C7 v2 firmware version should be "Archer C7_v2_140911" or higher.
    The Archer C7 v3 firmware is born to support Tether.

  3. Open your browser on your computer and enter http://tplinklogin.net to login the router's web management interface.

  4. Go to the upgrade page on the path "Menu"->"System Tools"->"Firmware Upgrade"; Select the firmware you just downloaded, and click upgrade.

  5. Read the session of "Warning of Firmware Upgrading", until the router finishes the upgrade.

  6. Tether will work better with Archer C7 when you upgrade to the latest firmware.

How to upgrade the firmware of Archer C5 v1.2?

 

  1. Check your Model No. on your packing case or at the bottom of the router.

  2. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct version and download the latest firmware.
    The Archer C5 v1.2 firmware version should be "Archer C5_v1.2_140912" or higher.

  3. Open your browser on your computer and enter http://tplinklogin.net to login the router's web management page.

  4. Go to the upgrade page on the path "Menu"->"System Tools"->"Firmware Upgrade"; Select the firmware you just downloaded, and click upgrade.

  5. Read the session of "Warning of Firmware Upgrading", until the router finishes the upgrade.

  6. Tether will work better with Archer C5 v1.2 when you upgrade to the latest firmware.

How to upgrade the firmware of TL-WDR4300?

 

  1. Check your Model No. on your packing case or at the bottom of the router.

  2. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct version and download the latest firmware.
    The TL-WDR4300 firmware version should be "TL-WDR4300_v1_140916" or higher.

  3. Open your browser on your computer and enter http://tplinklogin.net to login the router's web management interface.

  4. Go to the upgrade page on the path "Menu"->"System Tools"->"Firmware Upgrade"; Select the firmware you just downloaded, and click upgrade.

  5. Read the session of "Warning of Firmware Upgrading", until the router finishes the upgrade.

  6. Tether will work better with TL-WDR4300 when you upgrade to the latest firmware.

How to upgrade the firmware of TL-WDR3600?

 

  1. Check your Model No. on your packing case or at the bottom of the router.

  2. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct version and download the latest firmware.
    The TL-WDR3600 firmware version should be "TL-WDR3600_v1_140916" or higher.

  3. Open your browser on your computer and enter http://tplinklogin.net to login the router's web management interface.

  4. Go to the upgrade page on the path "Menu"->"System Tools"->"Firmware Upgrade"; Select the firmware you just downloaded, and click upgrade.

  5. Read the session of "Warning of Firmware Upgrading", until the router finishes the upgrade.

  6. Tether will work better with TL-WDR3600 when you upgrade to the latest firmware.

How to upgrade the firmware of TL-WDR3500?

 

  1. Check your Model No. on your packing case or at the bottom of the router.

  2. Go to the download page https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?app=tether ,and select the correct version and download the latest firmware.
    The TL-WDR3500 firmware version should be "TL-WDR3500_v1_140916" or higher.

  3. Open your browser on your computer and enter http://tplinklogin.net to login the router's web management interface.

  4. Go to the upgrade page on the path "Menu"->"System Tools"->"Firmware Upgrade"; Select the firmware you just downloaded, and click upgrade.

  5. Read the session of "Warning of Firmware Upgrading", until the router finishes the upgrade.

  6. Tether will work better with TL-WDR3500 when you upgrade to the latest firmware.

How to identify the revisions of the product model?

 

  1. There are multiple revisions of the product, such as Archer C7.

  2. How to identify the revisions? Check the labels:

Tether still can not login? You may be in Guest Network.

 

  1. If your phone is connected to your router by Guest Network, you can not manage it with Tether!

  2. Check the Guest Network SSID of your router by web management page.

  3. Check the wireless connection of your phone to make it clear whether it works in Guest Network or not.

  4. If the SSID that your phone connected is the same as the Guest Network SSID of your router, your Tether will not access the router.