Is the TP-Link TL-SF1006P still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 21 September 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
21 September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V3 | Ending soon | 21 September 2027 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
| V4 | Supported | 16 September 2029 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | UK statement |
| V4.40 | Supported | 31 December 2029 or later | Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date. | UK statement |
Questions
Is the TP-Link TL-SF1006P still getting security updates?
It depends on the hardware version printed on the label under the device: support ends between 21 September 2027 and 31 December 2029.
What does end of life mean for the TP-Link TL-SF1006P?
After its end of life, the TP-Link TL-SF1006P 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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