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Chapter 11
Administrate Your Network
3. Do NOT turn off the router during the firmware upgrade.
11. 3. 1. Online Upgrade
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click Check for Upgrades to see if
there’s any new firmware.
3. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.
11. 3. 2. Local Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from our website www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Focus on the Device Information section. Make sure the downloaded firmware file matches
with the Hardware Version.
5. Focus on the Local Upgrade section. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware
file, and click Upgrade.
6. Wait a few moments for the upgrading and rebooting.
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 the default factory settings.
• To back up configuration settings:
1. Visit http://tplinkmodem.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.