Unsupported: Pharos MAXtream
- What does it mean, “Pharos MAXtream is unsupported”?
- This means that you will not be able to utilize TP-Link's proprietary point-to-point technology that comes with Pharos.
- What is the reason for the unsupported status?
- MAXtream is a proprietary communication protocol for TP-Link Pharos links, meaning only TP-Link has the means to make it work with their devices.
- What consequences does this have in regards to your expectations?
- Less efficient bandwidth utilization if using multiple TP-Link CPE devices.
- Will this status change over time?
- No.
- What can you do now?
- The only way to utilize this feature is to use TP-Link's Pharos firmware on your CPE instead of OpenWrt.
- Official TP-Link website with details regarding MAXtream https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/694/
Devices with Pharos MAXtream unsupported status