Unstable device

Unstable device

Unstable device
Unstable device
2025-11-28 05:19:17 - last edited 2025-12-07 09:48:39
Model: Archer AX20  
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Hi, I'm trying to go into settings and the app sometimes doesn't recognize the password, sometimes yes sometimes no. 

The app won't let me connect to the device and the device disconnects, causing unstable internet. 

I would love solutions

thank you 

Miriam

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Re:Unstable device-Solution
2025-12-01 06:21:56 - last edited 2025-12-07 09:48:39

Hello @mirishall ,

 

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

For your case,please try the following steps:

1. Ensure your phone is connected to the main Wi-Fi network of your TP-Link device, not the guest network or any other network.
2. Update your router's firmware to the latest version by logging in to the TP-Link web management interface (http://tplinkwifi.net) and checking for updates.
3. Turn off any VPN application on your phone, as VPNs can interfere with local network communication.
4. Disable mobile/cellular data on your phone while using the Tether app to avoid connection conflicts.
5. Reboot your TP-Link router to refresh its connection and settings.
6. Close the Tether app completely (remove it from the background), then reopen it and try logging in again.
7. For iOS devices, enable "Local Network Access" permission for the Tether app (go to Settings > Tether App > enable Local Network Access).
8. Make sure no other devices are accessing the router's management page at the same time.

 

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Re:Unstable device-Solution
2025-12-01 06:21:56 - last edited 2025-12-07 09:48:39

Hello @mirishall ,

 

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

For your case,please try the following steps:

1. Ensure your phone is connected to the main Wi-Fi network of your TP-Link device, not the guest network or any other network.
2. Update your router's firmware to the latest version by logging in to the TP-Link web management interface (http://tplinkwifi.net) and checking for updates.
3. Turn off any VPN application on your phone, as VPNs can interfere with local network communication.
4. Disable mobile/cellular data on your phone while using the Tether app to avoid connection conflicts.
5. Reboot your TP-Link router to refresh its connection and settings.
6. Close the Tether app completely (remove it from the background), then reopen it and try logging in again.
7. For iOS devices, enable "Local Network Access" permission for the Tether app (go to Settings > Tether App > enable Local Network Access).
8. Make sure no other devices are accessing the router's management page at the same time.

 

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △New Firmware Update for Archer BE260/Archer BE400 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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