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Is the TP-Link ES205GP still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link ES205GP until 4 August 2029 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

4 August 2029to 31 December 2029
Device
TP-Link ES205GP (switch)
Source
PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link) (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

2025202620272028202920302031V1V1.20Today
Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
V1Supported4 August 2029Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement
V1.20Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement

Questions

Is the TP-Link ES205GP still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link ES205GP until 4 August 2029 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the TP-Link ES205GP?

After its end of life, the TP-Link ES205GP receives no more security fixes from TP-Link. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link). Each date is shown exactly as published.

  • ES205Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES206GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES206XPP-M2until 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES208Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES208GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES210GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES216Guntil 25 November 2029 Supported
  • ES220GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES224Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES228GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES228GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • Festa FS308Guntil 11 February 2029 Supported

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