TP-Link Archer C8 v2 Router Firmware 160520 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

TP-Link Archer C8 v2 Router Firmware 160520 Description

New Features/Enhancement:

- Adopted a new user interface, which is more concise and easier to use;
- Added the language selection menu in the up right corner;
- Added the management web UI for smart phones;
- Added the options for SIP ALG function;
- Optimized the IPv6 function.

Before upgrading:

- Write down all the settings you changed from the default values, since you may need to reenter them manually.(Page 4 for details)
- It’s recommended that users stop all Internet Applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before upgrading.

During upgrading:

- Do NOT upgrade the firmware through wireless connection unless the device only has wireless connection;
- Do NOT turn off the power or cut down the Ethernet cable during upgrade process;
- Internet Explorer(IE) is the recommended web browser for upgrading firmware.

How to upgrade TP-LINK Wireless AC Router:

- Log into the TP-LINK device by typing http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of the web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox). The default user name and password are both admin.
- Click Advanced ->System Tools ->Firmware Upgrade, click the Browse button to choose the firmware you already extracted in the folder. The firmware is usually named as XXXX.bin;
- Click the Upgrade button. The device will reboot automatically after the upgrading has been finished. Please wait about 3 minutes.
- Verify that the router’s firmware has been upgraded.

How to Backup & Restore configuration of TP-LINK:

- Log into the device, Click Advanced -> System Tools -> Backup&Restore.
- Click the Backup button and save the file. The file name is config.bin
- After firmware upgrading , at the same page click the browse and find the configuration file which have been backup
- Finally click Restore, then wait a minute you can see configuration uploaded successfully.

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn’t either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn’t be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don’t always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you’re looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don’t power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will improve your device.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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