- Download for TL-WR842N V5
- Utility
- Setup Video
- How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink
- How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink
- How to Set up Address Reservation on TP-Link Routers Windows
- How to turn a router into an Access Point?
- FAQs
- 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 V5
IMPORTANT: Model and hardware version availability varies by region. Please refer to your TP-Link regional website to determine product availability.
Utility
Setup Video
How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink
How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink
How to Set up Address Reservation on TP-Link Routers Windows
How to turn a router into an Access Point?
Feature Filter: All Troubleshooting User Application Requirement Configuration Guide Q&A of functional explanation or specification parameters 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? 07-12-2023 169486
- Why port forwarding feature is not working on my Wi-Fi router or Deco? 06-26-2023 630496
- How to connect TP-Link router with Starlink 06-20-2023 10871
- What should I do if my internet connection is slow? 05-23-2023 307856
- How to configure Static Routing on wireless routers 03-02-2023 529915
- What if I forget my wireless password of TP-Link Wi-Fi router? 02-21-2023 4688677
- What are the most frequent asked questions about the TP-Link devices’ speed? 02-21-2023 663031
- How to bind IP Address and MAC Address on TP-Link Router 11-15-2022 473282
- How to change the Network Sharing Settings on TP-Link wireless routers 09-14-2022 94744
- How to access USB storage device on the TP-Link Routers from Windows or Mac OS 09-14-2022 261317
- What should I do if wireless connection cannot work on TP-Link Wi-Fi router? 09-13-2022 141555
- How to use bandwidth control on TP-Link wireless router 09-01-2022 1399253
- How do I configure the basic wireless settings for my TP-Link 11N Wireless Router? 08-24-2022 9294651
- How to setup and use the FTP Server Function on TP-Link wireless routers 08-19-2022 214418
- How to find your TP-Link Router’s IP address 08-01-2022 4460509
- How to Avoid Double NAT When DSL Modem Router and Wireless Router are Used Together 07-05-2022 84108
- How to view System Log of TP-Link wireless Router 06-29-2022 801388
- Why My TP-Link Router Can Not Get WAN Parameters From My Modem? 06-29-2022 3890419
- How to confirm whether the router is connected to internet through Diagnostic function 06-29-2022 289539
- How to set up access control for website blocking on TP-Link Wireless Router (older green UI) 06-29-2022 914839
- How to access my USB NAS device on the TP-Link wireless routers from my Mac computer 06-29-2022 99424
- How to Setup DDNS(DynDNS) on Wireless Router 06-29-2022 538452
- How to configure Wireless MAC address filter on wireless router 06-29-2022 808345
- How to open the network shared folder with TP-Link wireless routers on Windows computer 06-29-2022 146600
- How to setup and use the Media Server feature on the TP-Link wireless routers to share media files 06-29-2022 150152
- How to use Parental Control function on Wireless router 06-29-2022 438523
- How to find the wireless key on the 11N router 06-29-2022 656351
- How to Setup DDNS (No-IP) on TP-Link Wireless Router 06-29-2022 312592
- How to improve my wireless speed or range 06-29-2022 1449735
- How to protect your TP-Link network devices from potential attacks 06-29-2022 94987
- How to do troubleshooting from the system log when PPPoE connection fails 06-29-2022 196958
- How to install TP-Link wireless router to work with a DSL Modem (PPPoE) 06-29-2022 2385764
- How to Upgrade the firmware version of TP-Link Wireless Router 06-28-2022 2260556
- 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 189766
- How to configure the TP-Link wireless router as Access Point 06-28-2022 1103675
- How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers 06-27-2022 248215
- What should I do if fail to upgrade the firmware of my TP-Link router? 03-25-2022 71755
- How do I perform the Speedtest? 03-24-2022 38360
- Why cannot log into the Management Page with NOD 32 ESET? 03-21-2022 101736
- What can I do if my router keeps rebooting itself? 03-21-2022 163791
- What should I do if I cannot open specific websites? 03-21-2022 71649
- What should I do if I can’t log into web-based interface of my TP-Link device? 03-21-2022 1169561
- What can I do if I forget the login password of TP-Link Wireless Router? 03-21-2022 6278958
- What should I do if I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network ? 03-21-2022 1419722
- What should I do if I cannot access the internet through Wi-Fi router? 03-21-2022 1779725
- Troubleshooting: Unstable wireless connection on TP-Link router 03-18-2022 2005428
- How to Use Print Server Function on TP-Link Router? 03-18-2022 939507
- How to reset TP-Link router to factory defaults 03-18-2022 5071575
- Application Requirement/Choose WAN Connection Type on my TP-Link router 01-24-2022 162008
- How do I install TP-Link router to work with a Cable Modem? (Old UI) 12-23-2021 1230640
- How do I change the IP address of a TP-Link Wireless Router ? 07-24-2020 2025335
- How to set up Port forwarding feature on my TP-Link Wireless Router for Xbox Live? 07-01-2020 277127
- How do I configure MAC Address Clone on my TP-Link Wireless Router(green UI)? 09-27-2019 320625
- Why cannot I access the Internet after successfully connected to the TP-Link router’s wireless network(Windows OS)? 09-06-2019 1509880
- How do I configure Remote Management for my TP-Link Wireless Router? 04-18-2019 980665
- What can I do if my USB print server does not work? 04-18-2019 57344
- How do I secure/protect my wireless network by using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on TP-Link Wireless 11N Router? 04-18-2019 624581
- Why my TP-Link Router gets a WAN IP from the modem but no internet access？ 04-18-2019 548674
- How do I configure Multi-SSID on Wireless Router? 04-17-2019 223130
- Why cannot I access the Internet after successfully connected to the TP-Link router’s wireless network(MAC OS)? 04-17-2019 485553
- How to configure Address Reservation on TP-Link wireless router 04-17-2019 529112
- Application Requirement/Internet Access Control 10-17-2017 133723
- How to configure WDS function on TP-Link Wireless Routers(green UI) 09-14-2017 2029957
- How do I install a TP-Link router to work with a DSL modem (Dynamic IP)? 12-27-2016 738771
- How do I install TP-Link wireless router to work with a Modem (Static IP)? 05-25-2016 351647
- How do I reduce the MTU size on my TP-Link Router? 05-23-2016 161635
- What can I do if my printer shows offline with TP-Link Wireless Router? 12-22-2014 57007
- Application Requirement/ Parental Control 03-20-2014 81210
- How do I secure/protect my wireless network by using WEP encryption on TP-Link wireless 11N Router? 02-28-2013 262712
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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.