In early 2026, TP-Link and other foreign-made routers faced increased scrutiny. Regulatory updates in the US have restricted the sale of certain new models due to cyberattack concerns involving consumer routers as entry points for malicious actors. It is highly recommended to keep your device's updated via the admin interface to protect against these vulnerabilities.

: Plug your PC or other wired devices into any of the available ports (numbered 1–16 on switches).