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Figure 4-59 Firmware Upgrade

New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.

There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to

use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the AP itself, you can try to upgrade the

firmware.

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Note:

Before upgrading the AP’s firmware，you should write down some of your customized settings to

avoid losing important configuration settings of AP

To upgrade the AP's firmware, please take the following steps:

1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website

(http://www.tp-link.com).

2. C

lick Browse to view the folders and select the downloaded file.

3. Click Upgrade.

¾ Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.

¾ Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The upgrade file must accord

with the current hardware version.

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Note:

Do not turn off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. The AP will

reboot after the Upgrading has been finished.

4.15.3 Factory Defaults

Selecting System Tools > Factory Default allows you to restore the factory default settings for

the device on the screen shown in Figure 4-60).

Figure 4-60 Restore Factory Default

Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values.

• The default User Name: admin

• The default Password: admin