User's Guide

TL-WA701ND 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Access Point User Guide
2 Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping Timeout” are only available for Ping
function. Option “Tracert Hops” is available only for Tracert function.
3.7.3 Firmware Upgrade
The page (shown in Figure 3-33) allows you to upgrade the latest version of firmware for the
device.
Figure 3-33 Firmware Upgrade
New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com
and can be downloaded for free.
¾ Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.
¾ Hardware Version - 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 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 (www.tp-link.com
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2. Enter the path name or click Browse… to select the downloaded file on the computer into the
File blank.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
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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.
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