TP-Link TP_PharOS Firmware 1.3.3_160705 Download

Posted at November 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

TP-Link TP_PharOS Firmware 1.3.3_160705 Description

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

1. Fixed compatible issue with Mikrotik AP in Access Point mode.
2. Fixed WPA-PSK connection problem with none-standard SSID in test mode.

How to upgrade TP-LINK Pharos devices:

Notice:
- After you downloaded the firmware from TP-LINK website, please use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the firmware file to a folder;
- Do NOT upgrade the firmware via wireless connection;  
- Do NOT turn off the power or cut down the Ethernet cable during upgrade process;
- It is recommended to backup the current settings so you can restore the settings manually after the upgrade.
- Chrome and Firefox are recommended to upgrade the firmware. 

Step 1:

Please verify the product model and the hardware version of your device first and then find the corresponding firmware version on TP-LINK Website. Wrong firmware upgrading may damage your device and void the warranty. Usually you could find the product model and the hardware version from the label on the bottom of the device:.

Note:

if there is no hardware version indicated on the label as seen above, it means it is the first hardware version (V1).

Step 2:

Enter the IP address of the device (Default: http://192.168.0.254) into the address bar of the web browser such as Chrome, Firefox. Log into the TP-LINK Pharos device with your Username and Password.

Step 3:

Navigate to the System tab, at the Firmware Update field, click the Browse button to choose the firmware you already extracted in the folder.

Step 4:

Click the Upload button. A pop-up window will provide you three options:
1. Keep: keep your current configurations after the upgrade
2. Restore: restore to factory default after the upgrade
3. Cancel: cancel the upgrade.
Click Keep or Restore as needed to perform firmware upgrade.

Step 5

: Wait for the upgrade to complete. After the upgrade, the device will reboot automatically. 

Step 6:

Log into the devices again, navigate to the Status tab, and check the Firmware Version to see whether the device has been upgraded 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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