Want to Update Firmware of TP Link Extender?

July 23, 2022October 14, 2022

The firmware of your WiFi device needs to be updated frequently. Your device can gain a performance boost and be protected from numerous security risks by updating its firmware. We have included the procedures for changing the firmware of one of the most coveted devices that is TP Link extender, in this post.
TP Link extenders have left a lasting impact on people because of their potent performance. TP Link firmware update needs to be performed periodically to avoid any hiccups while using the device.
However, many people reported having trouble while updating the firmware on their TP Link extenders. If you are one of them and need assistance updating the firmware on your TP Link repeater, follow the instructions provided in this article.

How to Update Firmware on a TP Link Extender?

The firmware of a TP Link extender can be updated using two techniques. The first one makes use of the TP Link app, while the latter can be done with the aid of the TP Link GUI. Here’s how.

Use Tether App

Try the following steps if you want to quickly and with little effort obtain the most recent firmware for your TP Link wireless repeater:

The Tether app is available for download from the App store that corresponds with your device’s operating system. But remember to download and install the most recent version of the software.
Launch the Tether app on your device once the installation is complete. You will be prompted to agree to abide by the terms and conditions shortly. Tap on the checkbox to get agreed to terms and conditions.
You will then be prompted to enter your TP Link login information. Enter the information that you used while creating your TP Link extender account. Make sure you don’t make any typing mistakes as you enter the information into the fields that are allotted for it.
As soon as you find yourself on the interface of the TP Link app, check whether any new firmware is available for your extender by navigating to the settings of your device. If you find the availability of new firmware for your TP Link extender, get it updated by hitting the Update option.

Some users are facing the Tplink repeater app not working issue while updating the firmware of their repeaters. If the same is the case with you, check the next section and learn to update the firmware of your range extender manually.

Use Manual Method

You can also update the firmware of your TP Link extender using the manual method. Here’s how:

Before getting started with the process, make sure that the cable connecting your TP Link extender and home WiFi router is not ragged from any point. Also, be certain that your range repeater is configured properly.
Once done with checking all the prerequisites, get access to your device and give a start to the web browser running the latest software version.
Thereafter, navigate to the address bar of the internet browser and type the tplinkrepeater web address into it. It is suggested that you do not commit any typing mistakes while entering the address into its corresponding field. Else, you will be taken to a page showing an error message.
Press Enter to proceed further with the process of updating the firmware of your TP Link wifi repeater.
tplinkrepear.net login page will come into view. This is where you need to type the login details of your range extender. For those who have made changes to the password of their devices, consider using the altered details.
The completion of this step will take you to the dashboard of your TP Link range extender.
Reaching here, look for the Firmware Update option.
However, before that, manually download the latest firmware version for your device from the official site of TP Link.
You will be asked to Browse the downloaded file.
Select the same and there you are.

Follow on-screen prompts and complete the Firmware update process for your TP Link range extender.

Verdict for TP Link extender

Let’s conclude our guide on updating the firmware of a TP Link range extender. We hope that you will get success with the process. Let us know in the comments which method worked in your case.