New Release Firmware TL-WPA8730(P) TL-WPA8630(P) TL-PA8033(P) TL-PA8030(P) TL-PA8010(P) QCA75XX-2.13.0.0053
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Powerline firmware for TL-WPA8730(P) TL-WPA8630(P) TL-PA8033(P) TL-PA8030(P) TL-PA8010(P) version QCA75XX-2.13.0.0053 (post updated 19.09.2023)
This firmware is with 1200Mbit and 1300Mbit adapters compatible of every manufacturer with QCA7500 and QCA7550 chip regardless of hardware version.
Update via tpPLC_Utility for Windows or Mac with PIB file of previous firmware update.
TL-WPA8630(P) V1 (for V2, V3 use the stripped file):
QCA75XX-2.13.0.0053.nvm
TL-PA8010(P), TL-PA8030(P), TL-PA8033(P): (hardware revisions with more memory could use as well the not stripped nvm file)
QCA75XX-2.13.0.0053_modules_5-6_stripped.nvm (description of modules 5 and 6 is written in message #113 of thread https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/204234?page=1)
For firmwares and pib files:
Link provided by the user turboleak in folder QCA_Firmware -> QCA75XX -> firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hvl9jx1bj82xpne/AACdnHJIMq1ZD9gkHDlB_ykoa?dl=0
Release notes 2.13.0.0053:
Long-term stability increased
Improved mesh integration
Release notes 2.13.0.0030:
higher stability
better cooperation for mesh, LLDP information is rejected instantly at link loss and not later at timeout
higher security
Release notes 2.13.0.0020:
Improvement of network properties with multiple parallel powerline networks (MME bridging)
Increased stability over time
Bug fixes for better network topologies (LLDP protocol)
Eliminated potential security problem in powerline network
Release notes 2.12.0.0061:
Increased security in the powerline network
Determination of network load allows better Mesh steering
More reliable topology information in the case of network loops allows network loops to be automatically eliminated by the Mesh
Detailed information about adjacent devices in the network (LLDP protcol) provide for more precise Mesh topology
Increased long-term stability
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@PowerlineFW thanks again for the new firmware!
It works partially better again on one particular remote adapter, however in another part of one of the PLC networks it behaves strange, mixing up station id/MAC addresses, and one adapter loosing connectivity more than before:
root@ap04:~# plcstat -t P/L NET TEI ------ MAC ------ ------ BDA ------ TX RX CHIPSET FIRMWARE LOC CCO 005 18:A6:F7:A1:F5:BC 18:A6:F7:A1:F5:BA n/a n/a QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 001 30:D3:2D:44:68:18 A4:14:37:2C:6A:F7 009 009 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 002 98:DE:D0:CB:83:FF 24:5E:BE:30:A8:63 009 009 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 007 00:01:87:0A:00:46 00:01:87:0A:00:47 009 009 QCA7000 MAC-QCA7000-1.1.0.727-02-20130826-FINAL REM STA 009 98:DE:D0:CC:19:D5 24:62:AB:34:E2:BC 021 095 QCA7000 MAC-QCA7000-1.1.0.727-02-20130826-FINAL REM STA 010 60:E3:27:6C:25:F3 64:70:02:BA:04:C2 203 233 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 015 98:DE:D0:31:A0:9E 38:10:D5:05:0A:08 819 843 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS [5 sec later] root@ap04:~# plcstat -t P/L NET TEI ------ MAC ------ ------ BDA ------ TX RX CHIPSET FIRMWARE LOC CCO 005 18:A6:F7:A1:F5:BC 18:A6:F7:A1:F5:BA n/a n/a QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 001 30:D3:2D:44:68:18 A4:14:37:2C:6A:F7 009 009 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 002 98:DE:D0:CB:83:FF 24:5E:BE:30:A8:63 009 009 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 007 00:01:87:0A:00:46 00:01:87:0A:00:47 009 009 QCA7000 MAC-QCA7000-1.1.0.727-02-20130826-FINAL REM STA 009 98:DE:D0:CC:19:D5 24:62:AB:34:E2:BC 021 095 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 010 60:E3:27:6C:25:F3 64:70:02:BA:04:C2 203 233 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS REM STA 015 98:DE:D0:31:A0:9E 38:10:D5:05:0A:08 819 841 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS
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The adapter loosing connection now after patching, after power cycle; so it seems TEIs are not given out on a rotary anymore (whatever the effect is).
root@ap04:~# plcstat -t P/L NET TEI ------ MAC ------ ------ BDA ------ TX RX CHIPSET FIRMWARE [...] REM STA 006 98:DE:D0:AE:51:F5 98:DE:D0:AE:51:F3 009 009 QCA7500 MAC-QCA7500-2.12.0.61-01-20220125-CS [...]
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@PowerlineFW @netadair. First, I would like to suggest 1) to reset the NMK (powerline network name) to default (HomePlugAV) for all adapters using the TP Utility software, and when this has been done, 2) change the NMK (back) again to make it unique and secure. This should solve the connection or adapter drop out issues.
If the problematic adapter has a WIFI module/repeater then also restore the WIFI settings by 1) using a backup (.bin file) of your WIFI settings, or if you don't have a backup 2) reset the WIFI settings to default (factory restore). Under "System Tools" of the GUI of the adapter.
The adapters should behave normal again for both the powerline and the WIFI part of the adapter.
My personal first impression so far is that the powerline connection of fw2.12 is more stable as fw2.11.
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Firmware version 2.13 is not available. Please upload it.
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Having lldp and "bridging mme" mentioned in the release notes, how would I query the lldp between the adapters, and would "bridging mme" feature be just a compatibility issue with multiple networks, or is it a feature to have multiple (bridged) networks on one adapter?
What software would you suggest to use features like these, or VLAN, or the like?
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@PowerlineFW Guess I'm not the only one who missed the 2.13.0.0020 release in topic start of this thread.
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Why would I want to extract the firmware from my device and reflash it?
The idea is to update the firmware: Download it from somewhere, flash that and done.
That being said, I dont believe Im gonna update it: Since they FINALLY put the remove DHCP server option, its been doing well. Im planning to get another adapter to split my network in two, so to speak.
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