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Firmware

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 V1.x=V1)
    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.

CAP300(EU)_v1_20171225

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Published Date: 2018-02-09 Language: English File Size: 5.76 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1.Now the "Client IP Address" can be shown in the "Client Status".
2.Update the TDDP version.
3.Improve the stability performance when too many wireless clients are connected at the same time.
4.Fixed the WPA2 vulnerability.
5.Fixed the bug that the LED may blink incorrectly when updating the firmware in FIT mode.
6.Fixed the bug that the device may drop offline when processing the abnormal client hello packets.

Note:
For CAP300(EU)1.0

CAP300(EU)_V1_170601

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Published Date: 2017-06-01 Language: English File Size: 5.76 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

New Features/Enhancement:
1. Add Facebook Portal, SMS Portal, Voucher Authentication in FIT mode.
2. Support binding the portal with the SSID in FIT mode.
3. Add Rate Limit and Traffic Limit for the guest in FIT mode.
4. Improve the stability and performance.

Notes:

1. For CAP300_v1.
2. To use this CAP's new firmware, please upgrade the Wireless Controller to the latest firmware first.

CAP300(EU)_V1_161108

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Published Date: 2016-11-08 Language: English File Size: 5.74 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

Enhance the wireless stability.

Notes:

1.For CAP300(UN)_V1.0
2.Your device's configuration will not be lost after upgrading.

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.

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