The TL-R488T is a network device manufactured by TP-LINK. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This update - "200871142350.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 35 times. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.4 MB.
TL-R488T
Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Linux
200871142350.zip (1.4 MB)
2 (25-Jun-2008)
TL-R488T
TL-R488T V2 080625
Router Firmware File
4 WAN port 1 LAN ports Load Balance Router for Medium Business
Fixed a fatal bug caused the other WAN ports no traffic when WAN1 port is connected;
Fixed the bug caused the router will hang up when it received overfull ARP packets;
Added L2TP\PPTP\Big Pond (For Australia) mode for WAN port and remove the 802.1x mode;
Modified the hardware reset procedure, the users can reset the router by holding the reset button for 10s without power off;
Supports tracert command;
Fixed some DHCP bugs of MAC filtering;
Fixed some IP address input bugs of Balance Flow
Karthikkumar (DG Staff Member) on 17-Oct-2008
To get the TL-R488T driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter TP-LINK TL-R488T into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the TP-LINK Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the TP-LINK website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| r488tv2_080625/Router Upgrade Help.doc | 52.2 KB | 27 Feb 2007 |
| r488tv2_080625/r488tv2_080625.bin | 1.3 MB | 25 Jun 2008 |
| r488tv2_080625/tftpd32.exe | 90.1 KB | 27 Jan 2007 |