Is the TP-Link M7450 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 9 April 2027 and 31 December 2029.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates end, depending on the hardware version
9 April 2027to 31 December 2029What to do. Find the hardware version on the label under the device (for example "Ver: 3.0"), then read its line in the table.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 | Ending soon | 9 April 2027 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
| V2.30 | Supported | 26 January 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
| V3 | Supported | 31 December 2029 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the TP-Link M7450 still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 9 April 2027 and 31 December 2029.
What does end of life mean for the TP-Link M7450?
After its end of life, the TP-Link M7450 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.
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