failure to upgrade firmware on TL-WR841N router
I have spent hours attempting to upgrade my firmware. This device does not have cloud access. I do not have an extract tool as that requires an expensive purchase for a one time item. I use my laptop for minimal items, but the problem is we are getting a lot of buffering on our TV and I am thinking my router is the issue. Purchased router in 2017 and I have not updated the firmware ever. What is the best FREE extract program to download, if in fact I must? I can locate the proper firmware download based on V13 and the purchase date. I just seem to keep getting jammed up on opening the program. Winzip keeps jumping on me with a $50 plus program. I called my computer support and had them upgrade and clean my entire laptop before my support contract expires next week, all downloads and drivers are up to date as of this day, 3/25. So the issue still of buffering continues, we have lots of bandwidth and my ping rate is more than adequate. It has to be the router firmware. Failing that a new router but money is tight and we all know how that is right now. Can someone suggest a good FREE extractor for me to open this upgrade file PLEASE! Or am I doing it all wrong.