you are not alone. I decided to upgrade the firmware to v7 but worst thing happen after the upgrade - the device is unresponsive - only power indicator is on.

Same problem every other day

We have the same problem.

Firmware Version: 5.2.2 Build 20140422 Rel.59193s
Hardware Version: TL-R480T+ v6.0

I guess i'm lucky in that we get about 1 week between having to power cycle.

Come on TP-link. This isnt your normal Quality.

What gives ?

I have the same problem. It's a v6 router purchased in Aug 2014. I updated the firmware to the latest (140422) firmware, but that didn't help. The freeze occurrence is independent of the activity on the links.

msravi wrote

I have the same problem. It's a v6 router purchased in Aug 2014. I updated the firmware to the latest (140422) firmware, but that didn't help. The freeze occurrence is independent of the activity on the links.

Report it here to see how TP-LINK people say and share it... :)
http://www.tp-link.com/en/Support/contact/

I've reported it and their support is ongoing. So far, they've asked me to do a factory reset and reconfigure to see if it helps. It did not. The router froze up multiple times during the day even after a factory reset and reconfiguration. Will update as and when there is progress.

Ok, an update. My configuration used to have 2 WAN links declared as primary, and 1 WAN link declared as backup. TPLINK support asked me to try using only 1 WAN as primary and 1 as backup. So I removed one of the WANs I had as primary, and ever since (3 days running), the router has not frozen. I used to have it freeze multiple times in a day before this. I'm hoping the router will continue to hold - will update if it doesn't.

I asked them why declaring multiple WANs as primary links was an issue, and they've said that they'll check and get back.

Hi!

I have a R480T+ with 3 Wan connection.
I used this router with the original firmware 1-2 month and i have no problems.
I will use the snmp function but this function is only a newest firmware.
I have updated, and then the router frozes (only config site) after 2-3 days. internet acces is fine on all lan client, but after 4-5 days the port forwardings not work.
I have no idea what is the original frimware version but with the old sw have i no prooblem.
I have tried the factory ,re-config, re- firmware updated but same frozing.
On the website is only a new frimware. :(
I have yesterday the Support team email sending, i waiting for the new sw what work fine.
I think the problem is with the flash, while the left-hand navigation bar does not work after 2-3 days, and i think the flash module frozes the router sw.

sorry for my english.

Thanks for any info for this problem.

About the solution posted, how do you set a WAN as primary and the other as a backup?

Go to Advanced->Load Balance->Link Backup. If you mouse over the listed WAN ports, +P and +B buttons appear. Click on +P to declare the port as a "primary" connection, or +B to declare the port as a "backup" connection.