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VI Replacing Master AP
NOTE: there can only be ONE Master AP inside your network. Use
this procedure only if your master AP is down and need a
replacement.
This section will be a step-by-step procedure guiding you through replacing
the original Master AP, where you will be upgrading to the Master AP’s
firmware, followed by recovering previously saved system settings.
Please make sure you have:
- The Master AP firmware (downloadable from Edimax website)
- The Master AP’s settings (backed up from the system on a regular basis)
1. Open the “EdimaxCloudDiscoveryTool”:
Reminder:
Download and Install the Edimax Cloud Discovery Tool (IP Finder) on your
computer from the link below:
www.edimax.com/edimax_pro/download/IPfinder
If you are unable to open the IP Finder Tool, please refer to the included IP
Finder document in the Office 1-2-3 Kit Box or III-1 Initial Setup – Computer.