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Chapter 14
Manage the Router
14. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a
better network experience.
We will inform you through the web management page if there’s any update firmware
available for your router. Also, the latest firmware will be released at TP-Link’s official
website, you can download it from the
Support page of our website www.tp-link.com
for free.
Note:
1. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the router and your computer. It is NOT recommended to
upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
2. Make sure you remove any USB storage device connected to the router before the firmware upgrade to prevent data
loss.
3. Back up your router configuration before upgrading the firmware.
4. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.
14. 3. 1. Online Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the account you set for the router.
2. If there’s any firmware update available for your router, the update icon
will display
on the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the
Firmware Upgrade
page.
3. Alternatively, you can go to
Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click
Check for Upgrades to see if there’s any new firmware.
Tips:
If there’s any new important firmware update for your router, you will see the notification (similar as shown below)
on your computer when open a new web page. Click Upgrade now, and log into the web management page. You
will see the Firmware Upgrade page.