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It is difficult for a modern user to imagine life without the Internet. To access the global network, one computer or laptop is not enough. A mandatory attribute is a router (if we are talking about wired Internet, not 3G). Such a device is controlled by software such as firmware.
It doesn't matter which router you use. The principle of operation for all routers is the same. Despite the abundance of devices, tl wr740n gained popularity, the firmware of which can be installed by users at home.
Where to download the firmware
The firmware for the tp link tl wr740n router can be downloaded from the official website located at "tplink.com/ru-old/". After loading the main page of the Internet resource, you need to move the mouse cursor over the "Support" section. When the submenu opens, you need to click on the "Downloads" item.
After a few seconds, the download page will open. You need to scroll down to the "N-series wireless equipment up to 150 Mbps" section. Now you need to click on "TL-WR740N".
On the web page that opens, several firmware versions for tl. Before choosing the version of the software product, you need to see what firmware is installed on your router. This requires turning the router over and then looking at the barcode. The firmware version will be listed next to it.
When the firmware version of the tp link is determined, you can proceed to download the software. To do this, click on the appropriate link.
In the next step, you will need to decide on the version of the update, as well as the localization of the firmware. Then you will need to click on the link.
It should be noted that you can download the wr740n v4 firmware for free. This also applies to other versions of the software product.
Preparing for flashing
Faced with the need to update the router, many users do not know how to reflash the tp router. In fact, it is not difficult to cope with the task, but first you need to prepare. It is important to note that care must be taken to ensure that power is not lost. Otherwise, a serious failure will occur, after which even the installation disk with additional utilities will not help. So you need:
- Connect an uninterruptible power supply to the router;
- Pull out all network cables from the router, except for the wire that is connected to your computer.
The device must be reset before the update can begin. This is necessary so that there is no conflict when you install the firmware. Resetting can be done using the "reset button". It is located near the ports. To press it, you need to use a needle.
Update process
When the preparatory procedures are certified, you can proceed to the firmware update. First you need to enter the router settings. You can do this by pointing your browser to one of the following addresses:
- 168.0.1.
If the resource at the specified address is unavailable, specify the IP address: 192.168.1.1. Then a page with a login form will open. To change the router settings, you need to enter "admin" in the login and password field. In the event that the data has been previously changed, you should specify them.
It is important to note that during the update and connection to the device, Internet access is not required. After entering the login and password, the web page of the router will open. To download a new firmware, go to the "System Tools" section. In the drop-down list, you need to go to the item "Firmware update".
In the next step, in the "File" field, click on the "Browse" button. Then you should specify the folder in which the firmware for tp link tl wr740n is located. It is important to note that the selected document must contain the "bin" extension. When the file is selected, you just have to click on the "Update" button.
Immediately after pressing the button, the flashing process will begin, which may take several minutes. During the update, communication with the device may be lost, and the message “Network cable is not connected” will also be displayed on the monitor screen. You don't need to do anything. Once the update is completed, access to the router will be available again.
To make sure that the update is installed, you need to connect to the router, and then see the current version.
Conclusion
Any user can handle updating the router software. The only thing to take care of is uninterrupted power during the upgrade process. Otherwise, a breakdown will occur, and it will not be possible to restore the device to working capacity on its own. It should also be borne in mind that the firmware is installed only for a specific router model.
Video instructions for updating the firmware
Before proceeding with the firmware of the Tp-Link router, be sure to read the article about (if you have not read it yet). The archive with the new firmware should already be saved on our computer. And in this article, we will simply consider the software update process itself, on Tp-Link routers.
No matter what model your device is: TL-WR741N, TL-WR842ND, TD-W8968, TD-W8960N, TL-WR841N, TL-WR741ND, TL-WR843ND, etc., this article is suitable for any model.
Software update instructions for certain Tp-Link models:
If you have these models, then follow the links. If not, then follow this guide.
The flashing process itself is very simple and safe for your device. But, provided that you adhere to the following rules:
1. You can flash a Tp-Link router only via a network cable. Using the LAN cable that comes with the kit, connect the router to your computer. Turn off Wi-Fi on your computer (if it was connected).
2. When the software update starts, in no case turn off the router and computer. Don't touch the cable.
3. Make sure you have downloaded the correct firmware. For your router model and choose the correct hardware version. Read the article again.
After flashing, all settings on the router will be reset to factory defaults. You will need to reconfigure it. Specify the WAN settings (from the Internet provider), the name of the wireless Wi-Fi network, password, etc. Or, and restore them after flashing.
If we figured out the security rules, then we can continue.
Extract the firmware file from the archive
One more moment. You downloaded the firmware from the site in .rar archive. From it, you need to extract a file in the format .bin. It's called something like this: wr841nv7_en_3_13_11_up_boot(121116).bin.
Just extract it from the archive to your desktop, or to a folder.
The file should just lie on the desktop, or in a folder. So that we can then choose it.
How to flash a Tp-Link router?
As I wrote above, you need to connect the router to the laptop via a network cable. And disconnect from the wireless network if the connection was established.
The cable from the blue WAN connector can be pulled out at the time of the upgrade, but this is not necessary.
Everything is connected, then we open any browser on the computer, and in the address bar we go to the address 192.168.0.1 , 192.168.1.1 , or http://tplinkwifi.net. Enter the username and password, by default (if you have not changed them) - admin and admin. The IP address to enter the settings, the default login and password, can be found on the sticker, which should be on the router itself.
On the settings page, on the left, at the very bottom, open the tab System Tools - Firmware Upgrade. If you have Russian firmware on the Tp-Link Wi-Fi router, then: System tools - Firmware update.
Click on the " select a file".
Select the firmware file on the computer in the format .bin(which we extracted from the archive at the beginning of the article).
Click on the button Upgrade(update).
Updating the TP-Link firmware allows you to fix the found errors, add new functionality and ensure more stable operation of the device.
Determination of TP-Link hardware version and firmware version
To flash TP-Link, you must first determine the hardware version of the device and the current firmware version. The choice of firmware depends on the hardware version of the TP-Link device. If you try to install firmware from a device with a different hardware version, you can permanently damage the device and even the service center will not be able to restore it.
You can determine the hardware version by the sticker on the bottom of the device. On a sticker next to the serial number serial number there is a line like Ver:X.Y(for example, Ver: 2.0). First digit X- this is the hardware version of the TP-Link device. If the label says Ver: 2.1, means the hardware version of the device - V2.
Below are examples of stickers:
The firmware version, as well as the hardware version, can be determined through the Web interface in the settings of the TP-Link device.
Firmware version is the firmware version;
hardware version is the hardware version of the device.
To determine the firmware version and hardware version in TP-Link routers or access points, select the menu or Status.
In the ADSL modem, select the menu Device Info - Summary or Status - Device Info.
In the switch select the menu System Setting - System Information.
Search and download new firmware
After you have determined the hardware version of Tp-Link and the firmware version, we will find the firmware for this device.
Go to the site www.tp-linkru.com and open the menu Support → Downloads
Select your device model by selecting Product type,Models and Hardware version.
Check if there is a newer firmware in the list. Please note that the name of the firmware contains the number of the hardware version of the device for which it is intended. On the right side there is a description of the firmware and a list of changes and fixes. Click the link to download the firmware and save the file to your computer disk.
Saving settings
Before we start flashing the TP-link, you can save the device settings, because after flashing the settings will be reset to factory settings. Later, you will load the saved settings, and you will not need to set up the device again.
Firmware TP Link
Unpack the ZIP archive with the downloaded firmware.
Attention! You can not turn off TP-Link during a firmware update and flash the device via Wi-Fi.
Open the menu System Tools - Firmware Upgrade, press the button Browse... and select the firmware file in the unpacked folder. Next click the button Upgrade to flash the TP-Link device.
Restore settings
After updating the firmware, we will restore the TP-Link settings. To do this, go to the menu System Tools - Beckup & Restore, press the button Browse..., select the saved settings file on the computer disk and press the button restore.
Greetings, dear readers.
Sometimes computer users may encounter a situation where the Internet suddenly stops working. This can be due to a variety of reasons, ranging from simple non-payment for services to problems with the provider. But sometimes the way out of the situation is to update the router driver. Due to the fact that today there are many manufacturers of devices and traffic providers, I will try to talk about the most popular solutions.
Some PC users may encounter a situation where, for some reason, it is necessary to install new software for the external network equipment to work correctly. But is it necessary to update? It's all about what goals are pursued. So, for example, sometimes it may be that the service provider has made some major changes on its server. And for proper functioning, customers must use new software.
In some cases, due to voltage drops, the drivers can simply be damaged, which will lead to the failure of the device itself. The solution is to install the software of the same version or newer.
There are many companies that offer external network equipment. That is why it is necessary to select different small programs for them.
TP Link( )
It is best to look for distributions on official website. Before updating the drivers on the TP-Link router, it is imperative to check the compliance of the device used and the software being downloaded. To do this, all supported models are usually listed in the appropriate column for the equipment.
Download the desired file and unpack it with any convenient program.
Important! Under no circumstances should you update via wireless communication. This should only be done via an Ethernet cable. Also, do not disconnect the wire or turn off the power.
In addition, users must have information (login and password) that is issued by the provider.
To update, you need to take several steps:
The same method will work for D-Link devices. The main thing is to find the right software.
ZyXEL Keenetic( )
If you use a ZyXEL Keenetic router, the sequence of actions will be similar:
We go to manufacturer's official website.
Download the latest firmware that is suitable for your model.
Connection to the computer is carried out only through a wire.
In the browser, in the address bar, specify "".
Go to menu " System».
A window will open, where in the line " Firmware file» press « Review” and specify the location of the previously saved file.
Choose "". After the process is finished, it will restart.
Kyivstar( )
In general, if we talk about routers from Kyivstar, in fact, this equipment is from the manufacturer Huawei. In any case, updates come out from time to time, which means they need to be installed.
To do this, we make several movements:
We connect the device to the computer via the LAN port.
We find the necessary distribution kit on the official website and download it.
Type "" in the browser.
In the login and password lines, specify " kyivstar". Of course, if you have not changed these parameters before.
Finding the button Software Update". Click on the appropriate button.
Routers lose their native firmware for various reasons. The desire to add functionality, solder a USB port, or simply add stability to the router.
In my case, the router on the latest stable native firmware with 1-5 WiFi and 1-2 Ethernet consumers hung up 1-2 times a week. It's not very scary, but I'm tired of rebooting it. I wanted stability. After a long search and reading reviews, the choice fell on OpenWRT. The article already provides step-by-step instructions without the trial and error that I had to go through.
Step 0
I hope that when you take up the firmware of the router, you understand that at one of the steps you may lose access to the Internet. So, I strongly advise you to read the article in full, download all the necessary files in advance and after that proceed with the firmware.Step 1
The first thing to do is to update and install the latest native firmware.you can find the latest firmware for TL-WR741ND, for the respective hardware version.
- Turn the router over and check the version of the hardware in it, guided by the sticker on the case.
- Download the archive with the latest firmware.
- Flash the router with firmware from the archive in the usual way (System Tools -> Firmware Upgrade).
Step 2
Next, you need to select the version of the OpenWRT firmware.You should use exactly the file that is consistent with the hardware version of your model. Do not neglect this rule! There are two file system options for booting: JFFS2 and SquashFS. Judging by the reviews, you should opt for SquashFS files. Word factory in the file name means that you must upload such a file to your device over the factory (native) firmware. word file sysupgrade applicable only for updating OpenWRT, i.e. poured after factory firmware.
Downloading factory firmware and sew in the usual way (System Tools -> Firmware Upgrade).
Step 3 or it's all gone
After successful firmware, we get a working router with the web interface turned off. Therefore, it is no longer possible to enter the settings through the browser. The next steps are:We open PuTTY, choose telnet protocol, address 192.168.1.1 port 23 , click "Connection".
root without a password.
We select a team:
passwd root
root. Next we write:
exit
We open WinSCP, choose SCP protocol, address 192.168.1.1 port 22 , Username: root, Password is the one that was set earlier, click "Login".
We answer yes to all vague questions and see a window with files on your computer and on the router. Next, we take the second part of the firmware (the one that is sysupgrade), rename it to code.bin and upload it to the router in the / tmp folder. We close the program.
We open PuTTY, choose SSH protocol, address [email protected]
port 22
, click "Connection". We type the password that was set earlier for root. We enter the router and type the command for its firmware:
sysupgrade -n /tmp/code.bin
We are waiting for the router to flash and reboot. Let's focus on the lights. Then we repeat the step:
We open PuTTY, choose telnet protocol, address 192.168.1.1 port 23 , click "Connection".
We enter the router. Initially you are a user root without a password.
We select a team:
passwd root
And write a new password for the user twice root.
Turn off the router, turn on the router.
At 192.168.1.1, the LuCI web interface is available to you. We go under the root user and the password that was set earlier for root.
UPD. After a long operation noticed the only glitch. When changing the MAC address on the WAN port, it is reset to the factory one in 1-2 days. The rest of the router shows miracles of stability.
