Tp-Link TL-WA830RE [53/64] Factory defaults

TL-WA830RE 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide

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Note:

1. 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 device itself, you can try to

upgrade the firmware.

2. Before upgrading the device’s firmware, you should write down some of your customized

settings to avoid losing important configuration settings of device.

To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions:

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

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

2. Enter the path name or click Browse… to select the downloaded file on the computer into the

File blank.

3. Click Upgrade.

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Note:

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

device will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished.

4.7.5 Factory Defaults

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

the device on the screen shown in Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31 Restore Factory Defaults

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

• Default User Name: admin

• Default Password: admin

• Default IP Address: 192.168.0.254

• Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Note:

Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.

4.7.6 Backup & Restore

Selecting System Tools > Backup & Restore allows you to save all configuration settings to your

local computer as a file or restore the device's configuration on the screen shown in Figure 4-32.