- Download for TL-WR842N V3
- How to turn a router into an Access Point?
- FAQs
- GPL Code
- Download for TL-WR842N V3
- To Upgrade
- To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products
- Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)
- GPL Code
- Download for TL-WR842N V3
- To Upgrade
- To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products
- Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)
- GPL Code
Download for TL-WR842N V3
How to turn a router into an Access Point?
Feature Filter: All TroubleshootingUS User Application RequirementUS Configuration GuideUS Q&A of functional explanation or specification parametersUS Further Assistance
FAQs
- What should I do if the internet light is off or there is an error message “ WAN Port Unplugged” on the TP-Link router page? 07-06-2023 170398
- Why port forwarding feature is not working on my Wi-Fi router or Deco? 06-26-2023 631487
- How to Connect a TP-Link Router to StarLink Internet 05-31-2023 11478
- What should I do if my internet connection is slow? 05-23-2023 308952
- How to configure Static Routing on wireless routers 03-02-2023 530662
- What if I forget my wireless password of TP-Link Wi-Fi router? 02-21-2023 4694384
- What are the most frequent asked questions about the TP-Link devices’ speed? 02-21-2023 663850
- How to bind IP Address and MAC Address on TP-Link Router 11-15-2022 473836
- How to change the Network Sharing Settings on TP-Link wireless routers 09-14-2022 94981
- How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS 09-14-2022 262034
- What should I do if wireless connection cannot work on TP-Link Wi-Fi router? 09-13-2022 142320
- How to use bandwidth control on TP-Link wireless router 09-01-2022 1400501
- How do I configure the basic wireless settings for my TP-Link 11N Wireless Router? 08-24-2022 9304173
- How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on TP-Link wireless routers 08-19-2022 214781
- How to find your TP-Link Router’s IP address 08-01-2022 4469699
- How to Avoid Double NAT When DSL Modem Router and Wireless Router are Used Together 07-05-2022 84553
- How to view System Log of TP-Link wireless Router 06-29-2022 802270
- Why My TP-Link Router Can Not Get WAN Parameters From My Modem? 06-29-2022 3893498
- How to confirm whether the router is connected to internet through Diagnostic function 06-29-2022 289970
- How to set up access control for website blocking on TP-Link Wireless Router (older green UI) 06-29-2022 915503
- How to access my USB NAS device on the TP-Link wireless routers from my Mac computer 06-29-2022 99645
- How to Setup DDNS(DynDNS) on Wireless Router 06-29-2022 538931
- How to configure Wireless MAC address filter on wireless router 06-29-2022 808994
- How to open the network shared folder with TP-Link wireless routers on Windows computer 06-29-2022 146845
- How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the TP-Link wireless routers to share media files 06-29-2022 150415
- How to use Parental Control function on Wireless router 06-29-2022 438842
- How to find the wireless key on the 11N router 06-29-2022 656777
- How to Setup DDNS (No-IP) on TP-Link Wireless Router 06-29-2022 312888
- How to improve my wireless speed or range 06-29-2022 1451155
- How to protect your TP-Link network devices from potential attacks 06-29-2022 95180
- How to do troubleshooting from the system log when PPPoE connection fails 06-29-2022 197267
- How to install TP-Link wireless router to work with a DSL Modem (PPPoE) 06-29-2022 2387951
- How to Upgrade the firmware version of TP-Link Wireless Router 06-28-2022 2262577
- How to setup and share a printer on your local network with Print Server feature on the TP-Link device (MAC OS) 06-28-2022 190195
- How to configure the TP-Link wireless router as Access Point 06-28-2022 1107140
- How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers 06-27-2022 249244
- What should I do if fail to upgrade the firmware of my TP-Link router? 03-25-2022 72168
- How do I perform the Speedtest? 03-24-2022 38693
- Why cannot log into the Management Page with NOD 32 ESET? 03-21-2022 101888
- What can I do if my router keeps rebooting itself? 03-21-2022 164487
- What should I do if I cannot open specific websites? 03-21-2022 72040
- What should I do if I can’t log into web-based interface of my TP-Link device? 03-21-2022 1171102
- What can I do if I forget the login password of TP-Link Wireless Router? 03-21-2022 6289800
- What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network ? 03-21-2022 1421605
- What should I do if I cannot access the internet through Wi-Fi router? 03-21-2022 1784222
- Troubleshooting: Unstable wireless connection on TP-Link router 03-18-2022 2008135
- How to Use Print Server Function on TP-Link Router? 03-18-2022 940405
- How to reset TP-Link router to factory defaults 03-18-2022 5078382
- Application Requirement/Choose WAN Connection Type on my TP-Link router 01-24-2022 162379
- How do I install TP-Link router to work with a Cable Modem? (Old UI) 12-23-2021 1231832
- How do I change the IP address of a TP-Link Wireless Router ? 07-24-2020 2026468
- How to set up Port forwarding feature on my TP-Link Wireless Router for Xbox Live? 07-01-2020 277377
- How do I configure MAC Address Clone on my TP-Link Wireless Router(green UI)? 09-27-2019 320950
- Why cannot I access the Internet after successfully connected to the TP-Link router’s wireless network(Windows OS)? 09-06-2019 1510584
- How do I configure Remote Management for my TP-Link Wireless Router? 04-18-2019 981446
- What can I do if my USB print server does not work? 04-18-2019 57510
- How do I secure/protect my wireless network by using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on TP-Link Wireless 11N Router? 04-18-2019 625126
- Why my TP-Link Router gets a WAN IP from the modem but no internet access？ 04-18-2019 549247
- How do I configure Multi-SSID on Wireless Router? 04-17-2019 223718
- Why cannot I access the Internet after successfully connected to the TP-Link router’s wireless network(MAC OS)? 04-17-2019 485945
- How to configure Address Reservation on TP-Link wireless router 04-17-2019 529554
- Application Requirement/Internet Access Control 10-17-2017 133920
- How to configure WDS function on TP-Link Wireless Routers(green UI) 09-14-2017 2031277
- How do I install a TP-Link router to work with a DSL modem (Dynamic IP)? 12-27-2016 739208
- How do I install TP-Link wireless router to work with a Modem (Static IP)? 05-25-2016 352058
- How do I reduce the MTU size on my TP-Link Router? 05-23-2016 161879
- What can I do if my printer shows offline with TP-Link Wireless Router? 12-22-2014 57213
- Application Requirement/ Parental Control 03-20-2014 81361
- How do I secure/protect my wireless network by using WEP encryption on TP-Link wireless 11N Router? 02-28-2013 263047
GPL Code
Download for TL-WR842N V3
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. (Normally Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8 (eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8); Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28)
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.
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
New Features/Enhancement：
1 Added support for Guest network.
2 Added support for Tether APP version 2.2.0 and above.
3 Added support for IPV6.
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.
GPL Code
Download for TL-WR842N V3
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. (Normally Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8 (eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8); Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28)
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.
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
New Features/Enhancement：
1 Added support for Guest network.
2 Added support for Tether APP version 2.2.0 and above.
3 Added support for IPV6.
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.