Download for Archer A6 V4

IMPORTANT: Model and hardware version availability varies by region. Please refer to your TP-Link regional website to determine product availability.
Product Overview
Manual

Setup Video

  • How to Resolve Double NAT using Starlink

  • How to Configure a TP-Link Router with Starlink

  • How to Set up Address Reservation on TP-Link Routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up Address Reservation on TP-Link routers.

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  • How to Set up OpenVPN on TP-Link Routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up OpenVPN on a TP-Link Wi-Fi router. For more information, visit www.tp-link.com/support.

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  • How to setup PPTP VPN on TP Link routers Windows

    This video will show you how to set up PPTP VPN on a TP-Link Wi-Fi router. For more information, visit www.tp-link.com/support

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  • What should I do if I cannot access the internet? - Using a DSL modem and a TP-Link router

    If you can’t access the internet using a DSL modem and TP-Link router, this video can help you solve the problem.

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  • What should I do if I cannot access the internet? - Using a cable modem and a TP-Link router

    If you can’t access the internet using a cable modem and TP-Link router, follow this video step by step to solve your problem.

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  • Quick Tips - How to Log into a Router's Web Interface

    This video will show you how to login to your TP-Link router's web interface

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  • Quick Tips - How to Share Your WiFi

    This video will show you how to use the Share WiFi feature in the TP-Link Tether app.

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  • How to Access your TP-Link Router Remotely Using the TP-Link Tether App

    This video will show you how to use the TP-Link Tether app for remote access to your router.

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  • How to set up Port Forwarding on a TP-Link router

    Take Archer A7 as demonstration.

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  • How to set Parental Controls on a TP-Link router

    Take Archer A9 as demonstration.

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  • How to change the Wi-Fi settings on TP-Link router

FAQs

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.

Archer A6(US)_V4_1.13.6 Build 240430

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Published Date: 2024-06-21 Language: Multi-language File Size: 3.87 MB

Modifications:
Enhanced device stability.

Bug Fixed:
Fixed the bug that DoH fails to connect under certain scenarios;
Fixed the bug that the device may auto-restart when on the same network as the X50.
 

Archer A6(US)_V4_1.13.5 Build 240222

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Published Date: 2024-04-17 Language: Multi-language File Size: 3.87 MB

Bug fixed:
1.Fixed the bug that causes auto reboot in specific environments.
2.Fixed the bug that causes unstable connection when using specific network card.
3.Fixed the bug that causes inaccurate Real-time Rate display under specific settings.
4.Fixed the bug that forwarding on certain port may become ineffective when switching RTSP streams.
5.Fixed the bug where the device addition page was unable to scan for Tapo devices in specific steps.
6.Fixed the bug that LED may behave abnormally in mesh networks.
7.Fixed the bug that upgrading the firmware in AP mode disables the guest network.

Archer A6(US)_V4_1.13.2 Build 230824

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Published Date: 2023-10-30 Language: Multi-language File Size: 3.81 MB

Modifications:
1.Added support for DoH.
2.Added support for Alexa
3.Added support for HTTPS access.
4.Added IoT network and IoT security.
5.Optimized the guest network, supports Access Time Control and Bandwidth Control.
6.Optimized the easymesh, supports upgrading multiple devices at the same time.
7.Optimized the UI.

Bug Fixed:
1.Fixed several bugs related to IPTV.
2.Fixed several UI bugs.
3.Fixed the bug that the pin doesn't work under certain scenarios.
4.Fixed a compatibility bug with certain intel network cards.
5.Fixed the bug that router can't be accessed remotely via tether.

Note: You will be unable to downgrade to the previous firmware version after updating this firmware.

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.

Apps

TP-Link Tether

TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your network with your iOS or Android devices. Learn more about TP-Link Tether and Compatible Devices

Note: To use Tether, please update your TP-Link device's firmware to the latest version.

Emulators

Firmware Version
Working Mode
Language
221013_AP
Access Point
Multi-language
221013_Router
Router
Multi-language
221212_AP
Access Point
Multi-language
221212_Router
Router
Multi-language

Note:

1. This Emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can program your TP-Link product firmware. For details about an individual product’s features and specifications please use the search facility and go to the product page.

2. Please check the firmware version corresponds to the version shown on the Emulator interface. Each firmware version has its own GUI and functionality.

3. Please note that not all firmware versions are represented on the Emulator.