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What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 08:42:20 - last edited 2020-11-06 09:28:15
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version:

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup-Solution
2020-11-06 09:28:11 - last edited 2020-11-06 09:28:15

@FahadRai 

 

Hello, this Archer C7 V2 is quite old version, you may try to update its firmware from the local website:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c7/v2/#Firmware

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2020-11-09 01:35:59 - last edited 2020-11-09 01:36:05

@FahadRai 

 

Hi, as I mentioned earlier, this C7 V2 is quite old, it doesn't support Onemesh feature, you cannot install the firmware for V4 or V5 into your V2 router, they are different pieces of hardware and it is not allowed to install the firmware across the hardware.

 

Meanwhile, Deco mesh is not compatible with the Onemesh feature on the Wi-Fi routers, which means even you get a C7 V5 with Onemesh, they cannot build up a mesh network. For more details, please refer to this FAQ: https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2690/

 

Good day.

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup-Solution
2020-11-06 09:28:11 - last edited 2020-11-06 09:28:15

@FahadRai 

 

Hello, this Archer C7 V2 is quite old version, you may try to update its firmware from the local website:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c7/v2/#Firmware

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 09:32:17

@Kevin_Z I tried firmware upgrades from local website, UE and US

 

None worked. 

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 10:23:52

@FahadRai 

 

Hello, if that is the case, it is suggested to refer to the below firmware recovery instructions to flash the correct firmware:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/stories/detail/582

 

I hope this helps.

 

 

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 20:13:07

@Kevin_Z this worked but the firmware does not have any mesh update. 

 

Is there any possibility of having this done on my router?

 

I have purchased a 3 unit deco system. I need to set that up using my C7 the main mesh router. 

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 20:30:05

@Kevin_Z I was able to install version 2 but not able to install 4 & 5. 

 

Any work around? Like I mentioned earlier I need V5 for the mesh setup. 

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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 20:34:11
error code 23002 the uploaded file name is too long This is the error I see when I am installing V5
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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup
2020-11-06 21:02:07
Firmware Version: 3.15.3 Build 180305 Rel.51282n Hardware Version: Archer C7 v2 00000000
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Re:What region is my wifi router from? I want to update my firmware for mesh setup-Solution
2020-11-09 01:35:59 - last edited 2020-11-09 01:36:05

@FahadRai 

 

Hi, as I mentioned earlier, this C7 V2 is quite old, it doesn't support Onemesh feature, you cannot install the firmware for V4 or V5 into your V2 router, they are different pieces of hardware and it is not allowed to install the firmware across the hardware.

 

Meanwhile, Deco mesh is not compatible with the Onemesh feature on the Wi-Fi routers, which means even you get a C7 V5 with Onemesh, they cannot build up a mesh network. For more details, please refer to this FAQ: https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/2690/

 

Good day.

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