[Closed] Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80v2.2/C6v4/A8v2.2/C86v1 Supports L2TP/IPSec VPN Server

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[Closed] Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80v2.2/C6v4/A8v2.2/C86v1 Supports L2TP/IPSec VPN Server

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[Closed] Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80v2.2/C6v4/A8v2.2/C86v1 Supports L2TP/IPSec VPN Server
[Closed] Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80v2.2/C6v4/A8v2.2/C86v1 Supports L2TP/IPSec VPN Server
2024-02-17 02:54:34 - last edited 2024-07-22 13:03:43
Model: Archer C80  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version:

Update on Jul 22th, 2024:

We have provided an updated and pre-released version of firmware here in the following thread, it's suggested to upgrade and install the pre-released version to explore more new features:

Pre-release Firmware for Archer C80/A8/C6/C86 Brings a Host of New Features and Optimizations

 

 

This Article Applies to:

Archer C80 V2.2,  Archer C6 V4, Archer A8 V2.2, Archer C86 V1

 

Firmware Download Link: Archer C80v2.2/C6v4/A8v2.2/C86v1_1.13.7_20240206 (Beta version)

 

Notes:

1. Please be sure you have read the TP-Link Beta Software Agreement before proceeding.
2. How to Upgrade the firmware version of TP-Link Wireless Router

 

 

New Features and Modifications

 

1. Add support of L2TP over IPSec VPN Server.

 

2. Fixed the random restarting issue reported here.
3. Fixed the guest network issue in AP mode reported here.

 

Please feel free to comment below if you have any issues or concerns with the beta firmware.

 

 

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Re:Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80 V2.2/C6 V4/A8 V2.2/C86 V1 Supports L2TP over IPSec VPN Server
2024-03-01 04:36:35

  @Sunshine Good day,

 

I was so happy when I heard that someone finally put the effort into introducing a feature that I believe should have been there to start with. However, my happiness didn't last long until I realized what type of VPN protocol this uses. The question here comes why not use Open VPN? Other models of TP-Link have already integrated it on their official machines, I don't see why the top-of-the-line model of this router should use a, practically worse type of "secure" connection when a great alternative is already out there on the cheaper models of the same lineup. I uninstalled the beta since I don't see a point in a L2TP over IPSec VPN.

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2024-03-01 11:53:07
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Re:Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80 V2.2/C6 V4/A8 V2.2/C86 V1 Supports L2TP over IPSec VPN Server
2024-03-03 03:41:58

  @Sunshine Compatible with the Archer C6 V4 BR version?

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2024-03-04 01:35:30

Gabr1ELL wrote

  @Sunshine Compatible with the Archer C6 V4 BR version?

  @Gabr1ELL 

 

Yes, it is compatible with Archer C6 V4 BR version as well.

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Re:Public Beta Firmware for Archer C80 V2.2/C6 V4/A8 V2.2/C86 V1 Supports L2TP over IPSec VPN Server
2024-03-04 08:51:28 - last edited 2024-03-04 08:52:13

  @Sunshine  can the suporte team fix the System Time issue? i set to "get from managing device" but always return to the "get from internet"
C80 V2

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2024-03-04 11:59:19

  @itachimetal 

 

Hi, thank you very much for the feedback.

May I know if the same issue appears on previous official firmware or starts from this beta firmware?

 

Please make sure firmware auto update is disabled before selecting ""get from managing device" , if there is any error message, please also let us know.

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2024-03-05 09:00:01

  @Sunshine yep! this issue appears on previous official firmware too 👍
is annoying me when i go there and the option is not what i selected before
 

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2024-03-06 10:55:02

  @itachimetal 

 

I've reported the issue to our senior engineer for testing, once there is any update or additional information required, I will inform you. Thanks again for the feedback.

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2024-03-07 01:15:13

  @Swissprivacygod 

 

Hi, is your router Archer C80 V2.2? And do you mean the system time issue mentioned by itachimetal above or any other issue?

 

For the firmware downgrade issue, please try downgrading to 1.13.2 firmware: Firmware Download for Archer C80 V2.2

 

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2024-03-07 01:46:45 - last edited 2024-03-07 01:51:04

  @Swissprivacygod 

 

Thank you very much for the reply, I've reported the time settings issue to our senior engineer for testing, will keep you informed once there is any update.

 

To double confirm it, you mean firmware update works from 1.3.1 to 1.3.7 now but time settings issue still exists, right?

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