Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade

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Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade
Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade
2013-04-08 18:28:26
Region : Others

Model : TL-WR741ND

Hardware Version : V4

Firmware Version : 3.12.11 Build 110914 Rel. 59688n

ISP : PTCL


I bought TP-Link TL-WR741ND Hardware version 4.21 with an FCC ID: TE7WR741NDV4.
It has some bugs and reportedly latest firmware update resolves them.
Other detail is as following:





My Router





Router's Back Sticker





Sticker on Box-Pack





Version detail in my Router's Web Interface


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As you can see the firmware came with router is pretty old. I want to update it to the latest firmware to date i.e. published date 5-Feb-2013 (as you can see in the following image).





Is it safe to update my router with this latest firmware? :confused:
I have heard horrifying stories bricking the router even with official firmware upgrades. Look at this: (Although it is in Portuguese language but got it translated with google)

http://www.tplinkdobrasil.com.br/index.php/forum/6-roteadores-serie-g/62-tl-wr741nd

Unfortunately TP-Link doesn't exist officially in my poor country so a very tough procedure to claim warranty and being a poor student I can't afford going through that hassle :(
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Re:Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade
2013-04-09 10:59:52
UN means universal. So it is safe to updae your router with this firmware.
I found this link: www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=296
Before you upgrade the router, be careful with the Notice in the article.
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Re:Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade
2013-04-09 16:03:00
Thanks @Jeffrey

This is my firmware:




As you can see it is pretty old.
On http://www.tp-link.us/support/download/?model=TL-WR741ND&version=V4 there is a warning as well:





Also there is a clear warning on TP-Link's Polish website:
http://www.tp-link.com.pl/support/download/?model=TL-WR741ND&version=V4

So I am confused :confused:
Can you please guide me what the upgrade path should be?
Should I upgrade 111130 first, then 120320, and finally 130205 ???
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Re:Too Confused about Firmware Upgrade
2013-04-11 01:24:47
Finally I took risk and upgraded my WR741ND with the latest firmware to date 130205.
I did update 130205 straight away without installing any previous firmware first.
Working fine so far..... :)
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