Error [938] Config Importing Failed

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Error [938] Config Importing Failed
Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2019-04-22 11:08:34 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:15:31
Model: Archer C9  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.2.4 Build 20190403

I keep getting Error [938] Config Importing Failed

Type is "Led Controller"

Changed Time server because I read a suggestion it was the cause of the problem but I still keep getting this error.

Any idea?

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed-Solution
2021-03-02 09:15:24 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:15:31

@JHV 

 

Hello, thanks for bring this up again. Can you please help verify some details, then we will check if there is an issue?
1. May I have your network layout, how is the C9 connected to your network? Are there any other range extenders or switch in the network? If yes, try to remove it first and confirm again.
2. Who is your ISP and what kind of modem are you using? Is it a Dynamic IP setup on the C9 WAN or PPPoE?
3. How many devices are connected to C9, wired, and wirelessly? What are they? Is there any new device connected to the C9 network recently when the C9 begins to reboot? If there are some iOS14/Android 10 devices connected to the C9 network, try to disable the Private MAC address, then monitor again.
4. Try to disable the NAT boost on it, you can find it under Advanced -> System Tools -> System Parameters page.


Note: Please always ensure you are running the latest official firmware on the Archer C9 v5 first.


While if you still encounter the auto-reboot issue with the latest firmware, here comes with a beta firmware that may help with the auto-reboot issue you encountered with the Archer C9 v5, please give it a go and see if it will resolve the issue. Below is the download link:
https://static.tp-link.com/2020/202011/20201112/c9v5_eu-up-ver1-2-5-P1[20201110-rel73750]_nosign_2020-11-10_20.34.13.zip


Please upload this firmware into your Archer C9 v5 by referring to the below guide:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2139/


Kindly let the community know if your issue is resolved with this firmware or not, thanks very much~

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Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2019-04-23 02:31:43

Hi,

 

I confirmed with our engineers, this log won't affect the actual performance of the router. 

 

So you do not have to worry about it. 

 

Good day. 

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Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2019-04-24 09:09:42

Thank you.

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2019-04-24 10:18:46

My pleasure, do not hesitate to contact us if need more help in the future. 

 

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2020-04-07 16:47:05 - last edited 2020-04-07 16:49:00

Well maybe the above mentioned error by your count does nothing, by my count it restarts router 1-2 even 3 times a day, not ok at all. My TP Link is Archer C9  V5.0 ,firmware version 1.2.4 build 20190403 rel. 63869. I have this unit for 2 months or so, and for 1 month it worked without any issues.....

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2020-04-20 03:44:16

@Kevin_Z 

 

I have the problem that sometime I have delay and I can´t reach the defaul gateway and I lost conection. I attached a print shot about error in the tplink sistem logs. Please help

 

Carlos

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2020-09-16 16:15:18
Confirmed, im on the same firmware, having the same issue. It reboots sometimes 2-3 times per day. at times its stable for days..
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Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2020-09-21 17:37:08

Empece con este problema hace unas semanas, y desde ayer se me reinicia solo el router, no me habia pasado nunca y parece que esto le pasa a mucha gente pero tp link no da ninguna solución

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Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2020-11-05 19:47:47

As I can see - there is nothing done with formware for last few years. I've exactly the same issue. Archer C9 (FW 1.2.4 20190403 rel. 63869) is restarting few times a day. 

I'm starting to regret that i bought it...

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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed
2021-03-01 14:34:16
Exact same issue and configuration. Searching the web it seems like this has been going on since before the 2019 firmware upgrade. I'm supposing TP-link is not interested in fixing. Like others, am very disappointed in lack of attention, and have begun shopping for another (non-TP-Link) router.
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Re:Re:Error [938] Config Importing Failed-Solution
2021-03-02 09:15:24 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:15:31

@JHV 

 

Hello, thanks for bring this up again. Can you please help verify some details, then we will check if there is an issue?
1. May I have your network layout, how is the C9 connected to your network? Are there any other range extenders or switch in the network? If yes, try to remove it first and confirm again.
2. Who is your ISP and what kind of modem are you using? Is it a Dynamic IP setup on the C9 WAN or PPPoE?
3. How many devices are connected to C9, wired, and wirelessly? What are they? Is there any new device connected to the C9 network recently when the C9 begins to reboot? If there are some iOS14/Android 10 devices connected to the C9 network, try to disable the Private MAC address, then monitor again.
4. Try to disable the NAT boost on it, you can find it under Advanced -> System Tools -> System Parameters page.


Note: Please always ensure you are running the latest official firmware on the Archer C9 v5 first.


While if you still encounter the auto-reboot issue with the latest firmware, here comes with a beta firmware that may help with the auto-reboot issue you encountered with the Archer C9 v5, please give it a go and see if it will resolve the issue. Below is the download link:
https://static.tp-link.com/2020/202011/20201112/c9v5_eu-up-ver1-2-5-P1[20201110-rel73750]_nosign_2020-11-10_20.34.13.zip


Please upload this firmware into your Archer C9 v5 by referring to the below guide:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2139/


Kindly let the community know if your issue is resolved with this firmware or not, thanks very much~

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX55V2 Supports WireGuard VPN, EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, IoT Network, Speed Limit,and More If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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