Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements

Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements

Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements
Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago
Model: Archer AX50  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.1_Build 20250917

This article applies to:

Archer AX50_V1/V1.6

 

 

Hi All,

We're excited to release pre-release firmware for the Archer AX50 V1, which adds new parental control features and enhancements to HomeCare Protection. We have already added these features to Archer GX90 and Archer AX6000. For details, please refer to:  Archer GX90/AX6000 Newly Introduced Advanced Parental Control Features

 

Now, download it and enjoy the new features for Archer AX50! 

 

New Features:

SafeSearch, YouTube Restricted, App Time Limits, Always Allowed Apps, Offtime, etc.

 

Enhancements:

1. Enhanced Web Filter, enriched visited/blocked history, and optimized Blocked Apps for parental control.

2. Optimized QoS.

3. Enhanced the security of the device.

 

Note:

This update retains all the legacy parental control features previously offered for free, while also introducing new capabilities which can be unlocked by Advanced Parental Control subscription.

 

Firmware Download:

Before the Upgrade

(1) IMPORTANT! Once upgraded to, you CANNOT downgrade back to the previous version.

(2) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the pre-release firmware!

(3) For the sake of insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the router's Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.

(4) You may follow the guide to upgrade the firmware of your router. How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers.

 

Direct Firmware Download link

Archer AX50_V1/V1.6

Archer AX50_V1_1.1.1_Build 20250917 (Pre-release Firmware)

 

Additional Information:

Your trial experience is valuable to us. If you have any questions after updating the firmware, please do not hesitate to attach a description of your problem and the details of the phenomenon:

1. Complete network topology;

2. Screenshots of any error messages;

3. Other details as specific as possible.

 

 

We also welcome other users to participate in the discussion. Your feedback will help us continuously improve and provide the best quality products and support.

 

 

 

 

Related Articles:

Archer GX90/AX6000 Newly Introduced Advanced Parental Control Features 

 

 

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Re:Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements
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  @Joseph-TP  After upgrading my Archer AX50 to this firmware (1.1.1 Build 20250917 rel. 63889), I am experiencing USB storage issues that did not exist in the previous firmware. Many folders and files are missing when accessed through the DLNA server.  If I access through Windows File Explorer, I can see the missing folders and files, but my TV cannot access them unless they are visible through DLNA server. This issue seems to be DLNA server indexing bugs and it wasn't there before upgrading to this firmware. Kindly resolve this issue because downgrading is also not possible.

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Re:Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements
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  @Alfrick ,

Have you tried a different USB drive? Will it also reproduce the same situation?

 

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  @Joseph-TP Yes, even restarting the router various times didn't work at all. The DLNA only reads the first folder and then stops indexing.  To make the matter worse, in the read folder, it categorizes wrongly, whereby the few found MP4 videos are displayed wrongly as audio files. I never encountered this bug in the previous version (1.0.16 Build 20241206) which I'd wish to downgrade to if this cannot be solved in version 1.1.1 Build 20250917

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Re:Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements
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  @Alfrick ,

Thanks for your reply.

We would like to escalate your case to the support engineers, and they will follow up on it. If you are willing to conduct further analysis, please check your inbox and respond.    

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