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TP-Link Tether on Windows Pc

Developed By: TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd.

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 616.711 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.6.14
Size 162.8 MB
Release Date June 18, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks. [see more (18)]

What's New:
Fixed some bugs and improved the stability. [see more]

Description from Developer:
TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tethe... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download TP-Link Tether and install on Windows PC. TP-Link Tether is free Tools app, developed by TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd.. Latest version of TP-Link Tether is 4.6.14, was released on 2024-06-18 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000,000. Overall rating of TP-Link Tether is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 616,711 users, 45,960 users had rated it 5*, 472,713 users had rated it 1*.

How to install TP-Link Tether on Windows?

Instruction on how to install TP-Link Tether on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install TP-Link Tether on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install TP-Link Tether using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "TP-Link Tether" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install TP-Link Tether on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "TP-Link Tether" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

(*) is required

TP-Link Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your TP-Link Router/ xDSL Router/ Range Extender with your mobile devices. From quick setup to parental controls, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see your device status, online client devices and their privileges.
- Setup SSID, password and Internet or VDSL/ADSL settings of your devices
- Block unauthorized users who are accessing your devices
- Manage permissions of client devices
- Parental control function with schedule and URL-based Internet access management
- Find the best location to place your range extender
- Automatically turn off the LEDs at specific time
- Manage most of TP-Link devices simultaneously

Compatible Routers
https://www.tp-link.com/tether/product-list/

*To learn how to find the hardware version of your device, go to http://www.tp-link.com/faq-46.html
More devices supported by Tether are coming soon!

Important Notes
● Upgrade firmware is required. Go to the download page to choose the correct version and download the latest firmware: http://www.tp-link.com/support.html
● TP-Link Tether does not work when connected to guest network
● For any issue, please contact http://www.tp-link.com/support.html
Fixed some bugs and improved the stability.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to pair bluetooth devices without user interaction, and to allow or disallow phonebook access or message access.