TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5

TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5

TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5
TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5
a week ago
Model: TD-W8961N  
Hardware Version: V4
Firmware Version:

I have version 4 of the TP-Link TD-W8961N modem, but I noticed that after the update on 2026-01-27 for the TD-W8961N V5 model, I have a major problem. After my modem turns off, it needs to be set up again in order to reconnect to the Internet service provider. In fact, if my modem turns off, it needs to be factory settings every time. The latest hardware update that you posted on the site in 2021 is not at all similar to the latest update of my modem. And its update is Build 210914. If this issue has a solution or needs an update, please advise.

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Re: TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5
Monday

Hello @shahri ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

Make sure you're looking at the correct hardware version (V4, not V5), as the firmware for different hardware versions is not interchangeable. 

Please check if there's a firmware update available specifically for your V4 model on the TP-Link website. 

 

Best Regards.

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Re: TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5
Monday - last edited Monday

  @Joseph-TP Hi Joseph. No, the firmware version 4 of the TD-W8961N V4 modem model is the latest update for 2021-04-02, version 210205. Now when I checked my modem, I found that the active firmware update of my modem is 210914. I will send you a screenshot of the additional information. I must say that I was unable to update the modem with the version posted on the site. I emphasize again that this error occurred after the last update that came for v5. I contacted the support of the internet service provider and they said that everyone who has my modem specifications has this problem and this is a disaster. 

link 1 Update site 

Unfortunately, I was unable to upload the image. If needed, please provide an email address so I can send it.

 

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Re: TD-W8961N V4 Hardware failure after update 2026-01-27 for version 5
Tuesday - last edited Tuesday

  @Joseph-TP  Today I turned off the modem for 20 seconds and turned it on. I went into the modem router settings. I noticed that all the settings I had made for the modem had changed. This happens after turning off the modem, which I explained to you in previous messages. In the Interface
Setup> internet <ATM VC ,Encapsulation,PPPoE/PPPoA section, all these settings were either changed or deleted.

 

And the only way I have found to solve the problem after every modem shutdown or power outage is to do Quick
Start and reset the settings. I can't even restore the Interface
Setup settings because the modem keeps flashing after shutdown and accessing the router settings with the browser is interrupted even though I'm using a LAN cable, and I can only fix it with the modem's reset button.

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