2026 Monthly Featured Firmware Updates - Home Networking
Hey TP-Link Community!
This year, we are continuing our firmware project, which aims to provide a lasting resource for you to see some of the key firmware updates and features delivered to your devices throughout the year.
As a reminder, this project is led by our community team and requires us to review each firmware update individually. Please consider this when requesting updates or confirming compatibility, as we may be able to reach out to confirm, but it is not always readily available. The most accurate and up-to-date notes will always be on your device’s support page.
- Not all hardware versions are guaranteed to receive a feature or update
- Only models and updates with significant changes or additions are included
- General bug fixes and minor updates are largely left out (unless related to recent community feedback)
We may have missed a few models, features, or hardware versions, so always check your device’s download page for the most accurate, up-to-date patch notes!
New Features and Highlights
Introducing Heatmap Reporting and Features to Deco (Beta): Initially introduced in a limited beta test for specific Deco models, Deco Heatmap is now available to ALL Deco users through a beta version of the Deco app! This straightforward tool helps you easily interpret your network’s actual coverage and make informed decisions about your Wi-Fi setup – Unlock Full Home Coverage with Deco Heatmap — Try Now & Share Your Feedback!
Deco XE75 / XE75 Pro / XE5300 V2/V3 Firmware 1.4.0 Adds Wi-Fi Access Control, WireGuard VPN & More! (Beta): This beta firmware brings a multitude of significant enhancements, including Firmware Auto Update, WireGuard VPN, Fixed WAN Port, Captive Portal for Guest Network, and more! Learn more in This Forum Post.
Upcoming Firmware for the Archer BE400 V1 Introduces Support for IPv6 VPN, Wake On LAN, and More! (Pre-Release): This Pre-Release firmware introduces features like Multi-WAN and several other key enhancements. For full details and download link, check out our Community Thread.
Archer BE260 V1.6, Archer BE4600 V1.6, and Archer BE5000 V1.6 Receive Several Feature Enhancements in Firmware 1.1.0: This firmware update introduces a plethora of new features and enhancements, including VPN Merge, USB Storage Devifce Mounting / Formatting / Health Scanning, DHCP Detection, Admin Password Recovery, Client Signal Strength in the Tether App, and a handful of bugfixes.
Deco WM8100 and Deco WM9000 V1.6 Receive Deco Platform Feature Overhaul in Firmware 1.3.1: Possibly one of the most expansive feature additions in a single update, and part of ongoing efforts to promote Deco Platform Feature Parity, these Deco models now support Channel Selection, Internet Backup (failover) via Hotspot and Hybrid-Mesh Backup, DoH/DoT, Auto Channel Width Optimization for 2.4 GHz, WireGuard VPN Server/Client, Client Speed Limit Features, Fixed WAN Port, QoS Scene Priority, Enhanced Client (MAC) Identification, Firmware Auto-Update, Matter Support, App Block / App Time Limits, Camera Security, Wi-Fi Access Control, Captive Portal Authentication for Guest Networks, and more!
Solutions
Solution for Abnormal NAT Loopback Behavior on Deco BE63/65/11000 V2 When Using Firmware 1.2.10 - 1.3.0 (Beta): For users experiencing NAT Loopback / Hairpin NAT behavior (e.g., inability to access a local server using the WAN IP + Port from within the LAN, although it works fine via the LAN IP), a beta firmware solution is available. Find out more in This Forum Post.
Firmware 1.3.3 Brings Requested Bug Fixes to the Archer GE800 V1/1.6: This Official Firmware Update brings Solutions for Reported Behaviors Including Abnormal Client List Display, Game Boost Displaying Accelerated Devices Correctly in Gaming > AI QoS, Factory Reset Upon Reboot in Certain Conditions, and Speed Limit not Taking Effect after Enabling IPTV/VLAN
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February Firmware Update Highlights
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Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)
Archer BE230 v1, v1.2, v1.26, v1.6 - 1.2.4: Enhanced System Security; Fixed IPv6 Dial-Up Abnormalities
Archer BE230 v1, v1.2, v1.26, v1.6 - 1.2.5: Optimized USB Storage SMB Sharing Reliability while using VPN Connection
Archer BE230 v2.6 - 1.3.1: Added support for Link Aggregation; Introduced QoS Configuration via Tether; Optimized IPv6 and VPN Features; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Archer BE260 v1.6 - 1.1.0: Added support for VPN Merge and Optimized VPN Functionality; Added Support for USB Storage Device Mounting, Formatting, and Health Scan; Added DHCP Detection Feature; Added Admin Password Recovery; Added Guest Network Exception Toggle via Allow List in Access Control; Added Client Signal Strength to Tether App; Optimized ECO Mode and Backup & Restore Function; Enhanced Wi-Fi Reliability; Addressed bug where Hidden SSID Settings did not apply in Tether; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Archer BE4600 v1.6 - 1.1.0: Added support for VPN Merge and Optimized VPN Functionality; Added Support for USB Storage Device Mounting, Formatting, and Health Scan; Added DHCP Detection Feature; Added Admin Password Recovery; Added Guest Network Exception Toggle via Allow List in Access Control; Added Client Signal Strength to Tether App; Optimized ECO Mode and Backup & Restore Function; Enhanced Wi-Fi Reliability; Addressed bug where Hidden SSID Settings did not apply in Tether; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Archer BE5000 v1.6 - 1.1.0: Added support for VPN Merge and Optimized VPN Functionality; Added Support for USB Storage Device Mounting, Formatting, and Health Scan; Added DHCP Detection Feature; Added Admin Password Recovery; Added Guest Network Exception Toggle via Allow List in Access Control; Added Client Signal Strength to Tether App; Optimized ECO Mode and Backup & Restore Function; Enhanced Wi-Fi Reliability; Addressed bug where Hidden SSID Settings did not apply in Tether; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Archer BE670 v1.6 - 1.0.2: Enhanced System Stability and Security
Archer BE770 v1.6 - 1.3.3: Optimized OpenVPN and NordVPN Connectivity; Optimized Web Protection Feature to minimize False-Positives; Enhanced Device Stability and Security
Wi-Fi 6/6E Archer Routers (AX/AXE)
Archer AXE5400 v1, v1.6 - 1.5.2: Enhanced 6 GHz network performance
Archer AXE75 v1, v1.6 - 1.5.2: Enhanced 6 GHz network performance
Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh
Deco BE25 v1.6 - 1.1.7: Enhanced Device Stability and Security; Fixed bug where certain websites were inaccessible when using an 8-bit subnet mask.
Deco BE25 v1 - 1.1.7: Enhanced Device Stability and Security; Fixed bug where certain websites were inaccessible when using an 8-bit subnet mask.
Deco BE5000 v1.6 - 1.1.3: Optimized WAN L2TP Re-Dialing for certain ISP Types; Fixed "Device Limit Reached" error in block list; Enhanced website categories for Content Filtering under Parental Controls; Optimized iPhone 16 MLO network association; Improved System Stability and Security
Deco WB14400 v1.6 - 1.1.3: Optimized WAN L2TP Re-Dialing for certain ISP Types; Fixed "Device Limit Reached" error in block list; Enhanced website categories for Content Filtering under Parental Controls; Optimized iPhone 16 MLO network association; Improved System Stability and Security
Wi-Fi 6/6E Deco Mesh
Deco W8100 v1.6 - 1.3.1: Introduced Channel Selection, Internet Backup via Hotspot Backup and Hybrid-Mesh Backup; Added DoH/DoT Functionality, Auto-Channel-Width Optimization for 2.4 GHz, WireGuard VPN Server/Client Functionality; Support for built-in Easy Configuration of NordVPN/Surfshark VPN; Added Client Speed Limit Function (under Client Details Menu); Added Support for Fixed WAN Port, Scene Priority for QoS, Enhanced Client Identification, Firmware Auto-Update; Added Support for Matter, App Block / App Time Limit Features under Advanced Parental Control; Added Camera Security Feature, Wi-Fi Access Control, Captive Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Enhanced Tapo Smart Device Support; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Deco WM9000 v1.6 - 1.3.1; Introduced Channel Selection, Internet Backup via Hotspot Backup and Hybrid-Mesh Backup; Added DoH/DoT Functionality, Auto-Channel-Width Optimization for 2.4 GHz, WireGuard VPN Server/Client Functionality; Support for built-in Easy Configuration of NordVPN/Surfshark VPN; Added Client Speed Limit Function (under Client Details Menu); Added Support for Fixed WAN Port, Scene Priority for QoS, Enhanced Client Identification, Firmware Auto-Update; Added Support for Matter, App Block / App Time Limit Features under Advanced Parental Control; Added Camera Security Feature, Wi-Fi Access Control, Captive Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Enhanced Tapo Smart Device Support; Enhanced System Security and Stability
Deco W3600 v4.6 - 1.7.1: Added Internet Backup (Failover) Feature; DoH/DoT Support; Added VPN Kill Switch Feature; Optimized 2.4GHz Mesh Network
Deco W6000 v2.6 - 1.7.1: Added Internet Backup (Failover) Feature; DoH/DoT Support; Added VPN Kill Switch Feature; Optimized 2.4GHz Mesh Network
Deco WE10800 v2.6, v3.6 - 1.3.1: Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco X20 v4, v4.6 - 1.7.1: Added Internet Backup (Failover) Feature; DoH/DoT Support; Added VPN Kill Switch Feature; Optimized 2.4GHz Mesh Network
Deco X25 v4.6 - 1.7.1: Added Internet Backup (Failover) Feature; DoH/DoT Support; Added VPN Kill Switch Feature; Optimized 2.4GHz Mesh Network
Deco X60 v4.6 - 1.7.1: Added Internet Backup (Failover) Feature; DoH/DoT Support; Added VPN Kill Switch Feature; Optimized 2.4GHz Mesh Network
Deco XE5300 v2.6 - 1.3.1: Enhanced System Stability and Security
Deco XE75 Pro v2, v2.6 - 1.3.1: Enhanced System Stability and Security; Optimized performance in multiple-model Deco networks
Deco XE75 v2, v2.6 - 1.3.1 Enhanced System Stability and Security
Deco XE75 v3.6 - 1.3.1 Enhanced System Stability and Security
Range Extenders
RE605X v3, v3.6, v3.8 – 1.1.10: Stability and Security Enhancements
Travel Routers
TL-WR1512X v1, v1.6 - 1.1.0 Added VPN Kill Switch Feature in Tether App; Enhanced System Stability and Security; Optimized WireGuard IPv6 DNS Resolution; Optimized throughput and connecteivity for OpenVPN (UDP), PPTP, and L2TP in some modes; Fixed bug where Apple Devices failed to prompt for a new password following a WPA3 password change; Fixed bug involving Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding features
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January Firmware Update Highlights
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Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)
Archer BE400 v1.6 - 1.0.10 Added VPN Kill Switch; Stability and Security Enhancements; Improved Accuracy of Traffic Statistics; Corrected Web Filter Categorization; Optimized IPv6 Function; Optimized IPv6 Function
Archer BE400 v1.6 - 1.1.1 Added VPN Kill Switch; Stability and Security Enhancements; Improved Accuracy of Traffic Statistics; Corrected Web Filter Categorization; Optimized IPv6 Function
Archer BE400 v1.6 - 1.1.2 Optimized VPN Function; Fixed: Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts; Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer BE6100 v1.6 - 1.1.2 Optimized VPN Function; Fixed: Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts; Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer BE6500 v1.6 - 1.0.10 Added VPN Kill Switch; Stability and Security Enhancements; Improved Accuracy of Traffic Statistics; Corrected Web Filter Categorization; Optimized IPv6 Function
Archer BE6500 v1.6 - 1.1.2 Optimized VPN Function; Fixed: Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts; Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer BE700 v1, v1.6 - 1.2.2 Optimized VPN Function; Fixed IPv6 dial-up anomalies; Fixed Web UI Accessibility Anomalies in Some Scenarios; Fixed Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts; Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer BE805 v1, v1.6 - 1.3.3 Fixed OpenVPN anomalies when using NordVPN; Addressed false-positives for Web Protection; Fixed Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts; Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer BE900 v2, v2.6 - 1.2.1 Fixed IPv6 dial-up anomalies; Fixed anomaly where Touchscreen Night Mode would not activate after reboot; Fixed Address Reservation and IP & MAC Binding Conflicts
Wi-Fi 6 Archer Routers (AX)
Archer AX21 v5.46 - 1.1.2 Added VPN Kill Switch
Archer AX55 v4, v4.6 - Stability and Security Enhancements
Archer AXE75 v1, v1.6 - 1.5.1 Corrected Web Filter Categorization; Optimized VPN Function; Enhanced Security
Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh
Deco BE11000 v2.6 - 1.2.10 Fixed bug where certain websites were inaccessible when using an 8-bit subnet mask.; Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco BE16000 v1, v1.6 - 1.1.1 Added WireGuard VPN Support; Added Channel Bandwidth Selection; Added Matter Support; Added support for App-DPI Functionality; Added 2.4 GHz Non-Mesh Network Function
Deco BE25 v1, v1.6 - 1.1.3 Stability and Security Enhancements; Parental Control Optimizations; Bug Fixes (See Release Notes)
Deco BE63 v2.6 - 1.2.10 Fixed bug where certain websites were inaccessible when using an 8-bit subnet mask.; Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco BE75 v1, v1.6 - 1.1.1 Added WireGuard VPN Support; Added Channel Bandwidth Selection; Added Matter Support; Added support for App-DPI Functionality; Added 2.4 GHz Non-Mesh Network Function
Deco WB10800 v2.6 - 1.1.1 Optimized Parental Controls Time Limits; Updated the Parental Control Classification Database; Bug Fixes for iPhone 16 Pro Max MLO connectivity, Samsung Galaxy S24 Roaming Anomalies, and Tapo P110M onboarding Anomalies; Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco WB7200 v1.6 - 1.1.1 Fixed "Device Limit Reached" bug when adding blacklisted clients
Wi-Fi 6 Deco Mesh
Deco W3000 v1.6 - 1.3.0 Added VPN Client and Server Function; Added Opotions for Static Routing and Custom MTU Settings; Deco TSS and IoT TSS Support; Location Labels for Connected Devices; Wi-Fi Access Control (Allow/Block lists) now Supported; Added IoT Network Feature; Improved Camera Security Features; Integrated SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode; Added Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Support for Automatic Firmware Update
Deco W4500 v1.6 - 1.3.0 Added VPN Client and Server Function; Added Opotions for Static Routing and Custom MTU Settings; Deco TSS and IoT TSS Support; Location Labels for Connected Devices; Wi-Fi Access Control (Allow/Block lists) now Supported; Added IoT Network Feature; Improved Camera Security Features; Integrated SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode; Added Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Support for Automatic Firmware Update
Deco X10 v1.6 - 1.3.0 Added VPN Client and Server Function; Added Opotions for Static Routing and Custom MTU Settings; Deco TSS and IoT TSS Support; Location Labels for Connected Devices; Wi-Fi Access Control (Allow/Block lists) now Supported; Added IoT Network Feature; Improved Camera Security Features; Integrated SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode; Added Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Support for Automatic Firmware Update
Deco X15 v1.6 - 1.3.0 Added VPN Client and Server Function; Added Opotions for Static Routing and Custom MTU Settings; Deco TSS and IoT TSS Support; Location Labels for Connected Devices; Wi-Fi Access Control (Allow/Block lists) now Supported; Added IoT Network Feature; Improved Camera Security Features; Integrated SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode; Added Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Support for Automatic Firmware Update
Deco X55 v1, v1.6 - 1.8.0 New Client Traffic Statistics Feature introduces optimized real-time information display for wireless encryption, bandwidth, and connection duration.; Added Configuration Backup and One-Click Device Migration features; Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco XE70 Pro v3.6 - 1.3.1 Fixed erroneous traffic hours displayed in website profile in some scenarios; Stability and Security Enhancements
Deco XE75 Pro v3.6 - 1.3.1 Fixed erroneous traffic hours displayed in website profile in some scenarios; Stability and Security Enhancements
Range Extenders
RE1750X v4.6 - 1.2.10 Stability and Security Enhancements
RE235BE v1, v1.6 - 1.0.13 Stability and Security Enhancements
RE2700X v2.6 - 1.2.10 Stability and Security Enhancements
RE550 v1, v1.6 - 1.0.30 Stability and Security Enhancements; EasyMesh Enhancements
RE615X v2, v2.6 - 1.2.10 Stability and Security Enhancements
RE700X v2.6 - 1.2.10 Stability and Security Enhancements
RE705X v2, v2.6 – 1.2.10 Stability and Security Enhancements
Travel Routers
TL-WR3002X v1.6 - 1.2.1 Stability and Security Enhancements; ECO Mode Optimizations; Optimized OpenVPN Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 Routers
TL-WR841N v14, v14.6, v14.8 - Stability and Security Enhancements