How to flash a TP-Link, D-Link, ASUS WiFi router and update the firmware. Step-by-step OpenWRT firmware on the TP-LINK TL-WR741ND router from Windows

How to quickly and correctly update the firmware of TP-link routers. Using the example of the TP-Link TL-WR841N router
Hello! ITBC is back in touch. Today we will talk about updating firmware for TP-Link routers(for example, there will be a router TL-WR841N)
So, before moving on to practice, let's talk about why you need to update the firmware. Firstly, if everything is fine with your router, everything works, there are no problems, then you don’t need to flash it. Because there are no reasons. But, there are examples when it is written that it supports IPTV (for example), but on the native firmware, alas, the router does not want to work with IPTV. And when we go to the manufacturer’s website and see in the new firmware: fixed, working with IPTV, then this is a completely different matter.
All this is good, let's begin. So, first of all, you must know the internal address of the router in order to log into the router’s admin panel. By the way, you can get into the admin area even from a mobile phone (if you didn’t know). It’s very convenient to block MAC: addresses from your phone and surprise your friends nearby =D. Or go in, drive vk.com into forbidden sites and watch people panic) In general, the admin panel for TP-LINK (if you haven’t changed anything) is 192.168.1.1. How can you find out what your admin address is? Go to network connections and look at the DNS address or default gateway

We look at the status of the network to which you are connected (via Ethernet cable, via wi-fi Wireless)

Let's go to the details... The address, which is there, is the address of the router.

An easier way. Press winkey + R, enter cmd. And in the black window, enter Ipconfig/all

We look for our connection and our main gateway in the list. I am connected from a router via a LAN cable, so I have Ethernet connection

We found out the address. Open any browser. Let's enter. 192.168.1.3 (In your case, most likely 192.168.1.1) The default login and password are admin and admin. If it was changed, then you should have been informed about it.
Go to the admin panel and go to system tools. Firmware update. In the hardware version, look at our firmware version. I can see V8. We remember the version and firmware. I have firmware version 140228. The router version is 8. WR841N v8 00000000.

So, after that you need to download the firmware. Enter TL-WR841N on the resource http://www.tp-linkru.com. Only in your case, your model.
Selected - Downloads - and v8 - firmware (in your case it may be different, but I have version 8)
Let's see if our firmware is the latest. My firmware is 140228, apparently the latest. I just updated the video that I shot before the article =).

You are downloading the latest firmware version. And unzip it. To have a .bin format

Before installing the firmware, I’ll say a few words. Preferably don't use wifi(although they don’t write about this anymore, maybe it’s already possible) Look at the router settings. Go to Network - WAN. If you have a dynamic IP, then most likely you can safely reflash the TP-LINK router. If not, copy the settings. Then you need to drive them in manually. The only other thing is to look and copy the Mac address. It happens that it was changed. This can be done in the “Clone Mac address” field

I'll repeat it again. It is important to re-flash from the lace. From the network. One end is in the router, the other in a laptop or desktop PC. Rj-45 power cord.
All. Let's go to System utilities – Firmware update– Select a file. And click update.
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Router firmware is a truly scary word for many users who are faced with the need for this action for the first time. Absolutely all Wi-Fi routers have certain software installed, thanks to which the device functions properly, i.e. connects to the provider’s network, distributes a Wi-Fi signal, etc. You may ask: why bother updating the firmware?

Typically, users resort to flashing their Wi-Fi router simply because its manufacturer has released a new firmware version. As a rule, new versions of software contain numerous improvements, innovations and corrections of various errors or problems that were observed in previous versions of the firmware. Simply put, updating your Wi-Fi router firmware is like updating your operating system.

Among other things, users sometimes have to resort to reflashing the router because it has become extremely unstable, for example, interrupting the Wi-Fi signal broadcast or completely blocking access to the Internet on some devices. By switching to a different firmware version, even an older one, you can get rid of these problems with the router. Another reason why you need to flash a router is the consequences of a previous, not very successful attempt to reflash the device, but such cases require separate consideration.

In this material, we will look at the general process of updating the router firmware using the Netis wf2419e model as an example. It's worth noting that the firmware update looks almost identical on each router, so you can apply the information below to other routers as well. You will see that flashing a Wi-Fi router is an extremely simple and, no less important, fast process, taking about five to ten minutes at most.

A quick guide to updating your Wi-Fi router firmware

So, where do we start... Let's start our guide by getting to know your router properly: look at its surface, write down some information, and don't forget to look at the surface of the box. For example, TP-Link routers indicate the hardware version, which plays a role when flashing. Have you met? Ok, then let's see what you need to do.

Important points during flashing

Updating the firmware is a simple and quick process, as we have repeatedly indicated, but it still requires some preparation and additional steps from the user. First of all, you need to understand the following: the router’s firmware is only updated when it is connected to a computer via a LAN cable! It’s true, you can flash the device’s firmware via Wi-Fi, but this is an extremely unreliable method that can literally turn a router into a brick. So if you are planning to update the firmware - only the computer and only the cable!

Another important point is that you must use firmware that is exclusively suitable for your router. If you try to install firmware from another device on it, you will probably damage it. In extreme cases, you will need to carry out an extremely tedious procedure to restore the router’s functionality, which will not even provide you with a positive result.

Next, disconnect your provider’s cable from the router during the flashing process. Of course, flashing can be completed successfully even with the cable connected, but a huge number of owners report that this led to extremely unpleasant consequences, which sometimes cannot be corrected.

That's basically all you need to know about precautions when updating the firmware for your router. Let's now look directly at the process itself. As mentioned earlier, we will consider an example of updating the firmware on the budget model Netis WF2419. So, the first thing you need to do is download the correct firmware for the router to your computer. In the case of Netis, you just need to download the latest version for WF2419.

The process of flashing a Wi-Fi router using the example of Netis WF2419

So, let's start in order - go to the official Netis website and go to the Support page. Next, go to the downloads section and select the desired router model. In our case, this is Netis WF2419, which is located in the section of single-band Wi-Fi routers.

The note: For this router model and its relatives, there is no need to select a hardware version, but on others this may be a mandatory procedure before choosing firmware. To determine the version of hardware installed on your router, you will usually just need to look at the bottom of the device itself.

Go a little lower on the page and you will see a list of all firmware versions for Netis WF2419 released by the developer. You can read next to each firmware to see what has been fixed or added to a new version. In this case, we do not have to select the software version. Just click on the download icon and the archived file will be on your computer. For example, the latest firmware at the moment is V2.2.36123. Once you download it, you need to extract a file called netis from the archive (WF2419)-V2.2.36123.bin(this is the firmware file).

Now the most important thing is to disconnect the provider’s cable from the Wi-Fi router and connect it to the computer via a network cable. Next, open the user control panel (address - 192.168.1.1) and go to the advanced settings of the Wi-Fi router. Now open the tab System and click on the subtab Software update. All that remains to be done is to click on the Browse button, select the firmware downloaded earlier, and click on the Update button. Next, a progression bar for installing the new firmware will appear in the control panel. Once the router is flashed, a message will appear indicating that the software update was completed successfully.

We downloaded the firmware and pressed a couple of buttons. Many users think that flashing a router is a very complicated process that requires incredibly deep knowledge in the field of network technologies. However, this process is simplified and automated to such an extent that even a “teapot” can handle it. Do you still feel uncomfortable? Ok, then let's look at this process on another router - TP-Link TL-WR841N.

The process of flashing a Wi-Fi router using the example of TP-Link TL-WR841N

The firmware of the TP-Link TL-WR841N - and any other router - is no different from the Netis WF2419 firmware. The only difference you will have to deal with is checking with the router hardware. Again, as we already said, turn your router over and look at the available information on its bottom (bottom). For example, the software version of our TL-WR841N is V10. All that remains to be done is to go to the official TP-Link website and download the required firmware to your computer.

Let's go to the official website and go to the downloads section. We look at the list of Wi-Fi routers - select TL-WR841N. Pay attention to the drop-down menu with the choice of hardware for the router; The router model in our hands has version 10 hardware. Therefore, select from the drop-down menu V10 and press the button Firmware. At the moment, the latest firmware version is TL-WR841N_V10_151216_RU.

As in the case of a Wi-Fi router from Netis, we download the archive to our computer and then extract the file with the .BIN extension from it. Then open the TL-WR841N control panel (address - http://192.168.0.1) and log in with your details (on the new router this is admin/admin). Find and open the tab System Tools. Next, open a subtab Firmware update. Here we do exactly the same thing: press the button Choose File, select the downloaded firmware and click on the button Update.

Ready. As with the previous router, to update the firmware you need, so to speak, to select the necessary tools and press a couple of buttons. The same procedure applies to other routers. We once again strongly recommend that you do not forget from your mind the important points described at the very beginning of the material, namely: selecting the correct firmware, disconnecting the provider cable from the WAN port before flashing, and not trying to update the software via Wi-Fi. And, of course, do not turn off the power to the Wi-Fi router while updating the firmware, otherwise you will most likely lose the device.

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Every day the Internet becomes more and more firmly entrenched in our lives. Therefore, high-quality and fast access to the network is the key to success. But often when connecting, problems and various questions may arise that in every possible way prevent you from achieving your goal. One of them is a glitch in the router firmware. In the event of such a malfunction, most owners of their devices take them to a service center, but you can reflash the router at home.

What is it for?

Why does the router need a software update? The need to flash the device is usually caused by the following reasons:

Disable Wi-Fi.
Router freezes.
The DHCP service does not work to automatically configure a network connection.
The VPN connection is not established.
Slow data transfer speed.

It should be noted that the process of updating the router firmware is almost identical on all devices, regardless of the manufacturer’s brand. Therefore, this article will discuss the general course of action that must be performed in order to update the router firmware.

Finding suitable firmware

First of all, you need to determine the router model. To do this, you just need to turn the device over. There will be a sticker on the bottom cover of the case indicating its model and version. All this information needs to be remembered; it will be useful when choosing firmware.

Where and how to download firmware for routers - video:

On the manufacturer's website

It should be noted that the largest segment of the market in Russia is occupied by routers from TP-Link and D-Link, so most likely you will have to look for firmware there. The manufacturer's website is also indicated on the bottom cover of the device.

On the website of your Internet provider

Recently, large companies such as Beeline or MTS have been selling Internet routers on behalf of their brand. For such models, the firmware is usually created separately. It is located on the Internet provider’s website, similar to the previous point, in the “Downloads” section.

On third-party Internet resources

You can also find improved or so-called modified firmware. To do this, simply enter the router model in the search bar. But no one can guarantee that the files that get onto the computer will not be a virus or will not completely damage the router when flashing the firmware. This method is not recommended for those who are doing flashing for the first time.

Preparing the device

In order to update the router, you need to disconnect the provider's network cable, and also disable Wi-Fi on all devices that are connected to it. These measures will protect the device from possible interference and interference from outside.

Thus, the device must be connected only to the electrical network and the computer from which the router firmware will be updated.

IMPORTANT! Since the device is turned on and off several times during flashing, it cannot constantly support one Wi-Fi network. That is why firmware is installed only via a network cable and cannot be done via a Wi-Fi network.

The process of updating the Wi-Fi router firmware

First, you need to go to the web interface of the router itself. This is done quite simply: on the same back cover of the router case there is another sticker, which contains data that allows you to get into the internal settings of the device.

Additional video on flashing the router:

Typically, such data is contained under the heading “Default settings”, which means that these settings were preset by default by the manufacturer. Under the heading there is an IP address, as well as a login and password for accessing the internal settings of the router.

The IP address must be entered into the address bar of the browser (standard 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). After which the router’s web interface will launch and prompt you to enter your login and password to access the settings (standard admin and admin).

After you have gained access to the router settings, you need to make a restore point. To do this, go to the “Device Operation” or “System Tools” tab and look for the “Backup and restore” or “Restore settings” section there. Next, you need to click on the “Backup” button and save the file with the current settings to any convenient location on your hard drive.

IMPORTANT! Whenever manipulating the software, it is recommended to create a parameter restore point. This is done in order to restore existing settings in case of unforeseen situations. This can save you not only nerves, time, but also money that can be spent on calling a specialist from your Internet provider.

Next, we proceed directly to the firmware. You need to go again to the “Device Operation” or “System Tools” tab and find the “Firmware update” or “Software Update” section there. Select the new firmware file that was downloaded earlier by clicking the “Select file” button. After which you need to flash the router, confirm the selected actions and wait until the firmware is completed.

IMPORTANT! You cannot perform any actions with the router while flashing the firmware. This may lead to a failure during which the old firmware will be removed, but the new one will not yet be installed. In such cases, the chances of restoring the device at home will be very small.

After flashing, the router will reboot and will be ready for further configuration of the new firmware.

Restoring previous operating parameters

After successfully updating the router, you need to restore the previously existing settings. The file that was created earlier is just useful for this.

You need to enter the “Backup and restore” section and simply load the file with the previous settings by clicking the “Restore” button.

Thus, the procedure for flashing the router is quite simple and does not require a lot of time, however, it must be done with a certain amount of care, since incorrect actions can lead to damage to the device. After correct flashing of the router, the device will work stably, quickly and without any failures, providing the signal quality declared by the manufacturer.

Good afternoon everyone! Today we will talk about how to alarm the Tp-link TL-WR841N; this instruction will also work for the TL-WR841ND model. There is already an article about that on the site. It describes in detail how to configure a router for all providers. In this article I will describe in detail how to update the firmware, where to download it, and how to correctly determine the version of your router. Everything will be presented point by point, you can select the desired point by clicking on it and familiarize yourself with it.

The most important thing you need to understand is the main difference between the Tp-link TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND routers. This is because it is possible to remove the antenna in the TL-WR841ND model. Therefore, when downloading firmware, the version of your device is important to you. You can find it on the stickers on the back panel of your router, next to the Ver. In May the case is Ver. 8.2.

Where and how to download the Russian Tp-link TL-WR841N firmware you need?

Now that we have determined the version of our router, we need to download new firmware from the official Tp-Link website.

For model TL-WR841N, then follow this link: https://www.tp-linkru.com/download/TL-WR841N.html

And for TL-WR841ND, then follow this link: https://www.tp-linkru.com/download/TL-WR841ND.html

Once on the page, first you need to select in the “Select hardware version:” field, select your version that you defined above. My version is 8.2, which means I choose V8. Then, after the page is refreshed, select “Firmware” from the menu below.

After this, a list of firmware for your router will appear below; select the latest firmware version, usually it is the very first one in the list. And download it to a place convenient for you by clicking on the links as in the pictures.

Firmware update for Tp-link TL-WR841N

Now that you have downloaded the archive, unzip it, you will have a file with the extension .bin. Now you need to go to the router configuration interface; to do this, you need to type in the address bar of your browser. By default, this address is 192.168.0.1, an authorization window will open, where you enter in the “User name” fields - admin, password - admin. Then in the page that opens, select “ System Tools" and then " Firmware update" Then click on the “Browse” or “Select file” button (this depends on the versions of your browser). Then in the window that opens, find and select your .bin file. Then click on the “Update” button.

A loading bar will appear; do not turn off the power to the router until the bar reaches the end. After this, the firmware update of your router is completed, and you will need to reconfigure the router for your provider; I gave a link to do this at the beginning of the article. For clarity, you can watch the video:

Let's take such an indicator as the price-quality ratio, then the D-Link DIR-320 router produces one of the best results in the line of modern routers. In its specification, it has: four FastEthernet ports, a USB port for a print server, as well as a Wi-Fi access point with support for the 802.11 B/G standard.

And everything would be fine, but this device will only produce excellent results if you do not have high-speed Internet. Those. the presence of a FastEthernet interface will not give you a guarantee that the router will be able to transmit at least 80 Mb/s. The question arises - how to update the router to be able to work at high speeds. So let's try to answer this question.

Why is all this necessary?

Statistical data collected by specialists that the D-Link DIR-320 router can produce:

NAT performance is approximately 50 Mb/s.
PPPoE and PPTP performance is on average 6 – 8 Mb/s.
L2TP performance 11 – 13 Mb/s.

Router appearance

Rear panel of the router

That's why, due to hardware limitations, you may lose half the speed provided by your provider. But the router produces even lower results when working with a VPN.

Many users have been using a router for years, not realizing that it is slowing down their speed. And when the provider starts offering speeds above 10 Mb/s, this is where the problems begin. When using the VPN - PPTP type, the speed can drop to 6 - 8 Mb/s. Your provider may suggest using the VPN type - L2TP, but not all original firmware supports this protocol. This problem is what forces people to look for alternative firmware for connecting via the L2TP protocol and use the speed to the maximum.

Updating using DD-WRT firmware

Initially, you can use the DD-WRT firmware. This firmware has L2TP support, but, unfortunately, practice shows that this firmware does not provide good speeds and stable operation. But it has a big advantage: it fits almost all manufactured routers. So if you want to flash some other instance of the router, you can try this firmware, and maybe it will give good results.

Firmware from ASUS

Further experiments showed that the D-Link DIR-320 router is a slightly simplified version of the ASUS WL-500gP V2 router. D-Link has reduced flash memory from eight MB to four MB and lacks a second USB port. The price of the D-Link router is much lower than that of a similar one from ASUS, with almost the same functionality.

The ASUS WL-500gP V2 software is at a high level and allows you to work with L2TP, while delivering maximum performance. Speed indicators are almost twice as high as compared to D-Link.

But there are also disadvantages; in the process of flashing a D-Link router with firmware from ASUS, several not entirely pleasant little things appear. The front panel indicators stop showing correctly, and the “factory” MAC addresses of the router are erased.

But the world does not stand still, and there were competent enthusiasts who were able to adapt the firmware from ASUS to D-Link. Now the display is working normally and the MAC addresses are no longer erased.

Please note that all the firmware you need can be found on the Internet only by entering the query correctly in your search engine.

Flashing the d-link dir-320 router

The Internet offers us several options for “reflashing”. It may be updated using a special console and a BAT file, but it has its own unpleasant nuances; the firmware is not always installed the first time. There is a second update option, which is to use the DIR_320_RFU application.

Using DIR_320_RFU

The DIR_320_RFU application is simple and accessible; its operation is not difficult to understand even for an untrained user.

The most important thing is that when updating, the computer and router must be connected to each other using a patch cord, and not via Wi-Fi. They must also belong to the same network.

To do this, you can manually set the static address of your PC's network card. It’s best if the router has 192.168.0.1 and the computer has 192.168.0.2. Other ports of the router must be free.

That's all, now run the program and perform the following steps:

Application menu DIR_320_RFU

Click on the “Run” button.

Firmware selection window

Specify the firmware file with the extension .trx, click the “Open” button.

Router search menu

Turn off the power to the router, a couple of seconds is enough, then turn it on again.

If you did everything correctly, the program will give you the following message:

Message issued by the DIR_320_RFU application

Typically the update process takes about three minutes, after which the router should reboot on its own. It happens that the router does not reboot on its own, so after about ten minutes you can turn it off and on, thereby simulating the reboot process.

Update results

This completes the update process. Now at the software level you have a “clean” ASUS WL-500gP V2.

The performance of the updated router will be approximately as follows:

NAT speed is within 50 Mbit/sec.
PPPoE and PPTP speed is approximately 10..12 Mbit/s.
L2TP speed is at the level of 22..23 Mbit/sec.

So if you have a desire to improve the characteristics of your router and you are not afraid that you will “decompose” your router, then feel free to upgrade and it is possible that you can squeeze out good results from your “old machine”, comparable to the results of its more expensive counterparts.