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12.7.2  Local upgrade 
  
In order to prevent the router from being damaged: 
 
Ensure that the firmware is applicable to the router. 
 
It is recommended to upgrade the firmware by connecting a LAN port to a computer and 
performing the upgrade on the web UI. 
 
When you are upgrading the firmware, do not power off the router. 
Step 1  Go to www.tendacn.com. Download an applicable firmware of the router to your local 
computer and unzip it. 
Step 2  Start a web browser on a device connected to the router and visit tendawifi.com to log in 
to the web UI of the router. 
Step 3  Choose System Settings > Firmware Upgrade  
Step 4  Choose Local Upgrade. 
Step 5  Click Choose File. 
 
Step 6  Target the firmware file downloaded previously (extension: bin), and click Open.