Download for AC500 V1

IMPORTANT:  Model and hardware version availability varies by region. Please refer to your TP-Link regional website to determine product availability.
Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8/Vx.9(eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8V1.9)
Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8/Vx.x9 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28/1.29)
Vx.30=Vx.32/Vx.33 (eg:V3.30=V3.32/V3.33)
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Database

AC_1.0.6_Database

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Published Date: 2017-05-10 Language: English File Size: 279.85 KB
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/Mac/Linux

Notes:

  1. Support CAP300, CAP1750, CAP300-outdoor, CAP1200
  2. You may need to upgrade the AC Controller with the lasted AC database to get full support of the new delivered CAPs.

FAQs

Firmware

A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

To Upgrade

IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process

  • Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
  • Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. 
    How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
  • Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
  • To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
  • It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
  • Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.

AC500(UN)_V1_20170706

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Published Date: 2021-03-03 Language: English File Size: 11.76 MB

New Features/Enhancement:
1. Add Voucher, SMS and Facebook Authentication.
2. Add Rate Limit and Traffic Limit for wireless clients based on MAC address.
3. Optimize Portal Splash page which now can be customized more flexibly.
4. Add Operator level account for basic check and management.
5. Optimize Portal Authentication that the portal authentication item can be bound with SSID.
Note:
1. For AC500(UN)_V1
2. Your device's configuration won't be lost after upgrading.

AC500(UN)_V1_190516

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Published Date: 2019-06-28 Language: English File Size: 11.81 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

1. Fixed the bug that the logger process hangs up abnormally, causing the log not refresh.

2. Update the OpenSSL software to version 1.0.2q to support TLS v1.1 and TLS v1.2

3. Fixed some security issues.

 

Note:

For AC500(UN) 1.0 only.

AC500(UN)_V1_180730

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Published Date: 2019-02-13 Language: English File Size: 11.76 MB

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added the Hidden SSID function.
2. Fixed the problem that the HTTPS request will be passed before passing the Facebook Portal authentication.
3. Fixed the problem that modifying the configuration of DHCP server may make the server work improperly if clients having the same name obtain an IP.
4. Fixed the problem that the new username and old username cannot be the same when modifying the accounts.
 

To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products

Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.

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You can review, print and download the respective GPL licence terms here. You receive the GPL source codes of the respective software used in TP-Link products for direct download and further information, including a list of TP-Link software that contain GPL software code under GPL Code Center.

The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the respective GNU General Public License for more details.

Emulators

Firmware Version
Working Mode
Language
171218
-
English
161027
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English

Note:

1.  The emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can experience the TP-Link product management panel.

2. The listed emulators might not have the latest firmware.

3.  The features displayed are for reference, and their availability may depend on local regulations. For more information, please refer to the datasheet or product page.

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