Tp-Link TL-WPA281 [38/50] Firmware upgrade

TL-WPA281/TL-WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender

enable you to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are

provided below.

Figure 3-26 The System Tools menu

3.7.1 Firmware Upgrade

Selecting System Tools > Firmware Upgrad

the device on the screen shown in Figure 3-2

e allows you to upgrade the latest version of firmware for

¾ Firmware Version - Here displays the current firmware version.

¾ Hardware Version - Here displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the

upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.

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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 config

irmware, follow these instructions:

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

blank.

3. Click Upgrade.

4. The Powerline Extender will reboot while the upgrading has been finished.

Figure 3-27 Firmware Upgrade

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

uration settings of device.

To upgrade the device's f

1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).