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Chapter 13
Manage the Router
4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Tips:
If there’s a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the notification (similar as shown
below) on your computer as long as a web browser is opened. Click
Upgrade Now
, and log into the web management
page with the username and password you set for the router. You will see the
Firmware Upgrade
page.
13. 5. 2. Manual Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from
www.tp-link.com
.
2. Visit
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
3. Go to
Advanced
>
System Tools
>
Firmware Upgrade
.
4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file is
matched with the
Hardware Version
.
5. Focus on the
Manual Upgrade
section. Click
Browse
to locate the downloaded new
firmware file, and click
Upgrade
.
6. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Note:
If you fail to upgrade the firmware for the router, please contact our
Technical Support
.
13. 6. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can
backup the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to
