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Chapter 11
Manage Your Router
11. 4. Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can back
up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the router to a
previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed you can erase
the current settings and reset the router to its default factory settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Backup & Restore.
¾ To back up configuration settings:
Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A conf.bin
file will be stored to your computer.
¾ To restore configuration settings:
1 ) Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer,
and click Restore.
2 ) Wait a few seconds for the restoring and rebooting.
¾ To reset the router to factory default settings:
1 ) Locate the Factory Default Restore section, and click Factory Restore to reset
the router.
2 ) Wait a few seconds for the resetting and rebooting.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off the router.
2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the router.