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The
Diagnostic Results
page displays the result of diagnosis.
If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.
Figure 4-95
Diagnostic Results
)
Note:
1.
Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time.
2.
"Ping Count", "Ping Packet Size" and "Ping Timeout" are Ping Parameters, and "Traceroute
Max TTL" is Traceroute Parameter.
4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
Firmware Upgrade
”, and then you can update the latest
version of firmware for the Router on the following screen.
Figure 4-96
Firmware Upgrade
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 Router’s current hardware version.
To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below:
1.
Download a most recent firmware upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).
2.
Enter or select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into the
File Name
blank.
3.
Click the
Upgrade
button.
4.
The Router will reboot while the upgrading has been finished.
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)
Note:
1)
New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.
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 Router rather than the
configuration, you can try to upgrade the firmware.
2)
When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before
upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing
important settings.
3) Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded.
Loss of power during the upgrade could damage the Router.
4)
The firmware version must correspond to the hardware.
5) The upgrade process takes a few moments and the Router restarts automatically when the
upgrade is complete.
4.17.4 Factory Defaults
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
Factory Defaults
”, and then and you can restore the
configurations of the Router to factory defaults on the following screen
Figure 4-97 Restore Factory Default
Click the
Restore
button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.
•
The default
User Name
: admin
•
The default
Password
: admin
•
The default
IP Address
•
The default
Subnet Mask
: 255.255.255.0
)
Note:
All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored.
4.17.5 Backup & Restore
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
Backup & Restore
”, and then you can save the current
configuration of the Router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file as
shown in Figure 4-98.
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Figure 4-98
Backup & Restore Configuration
¾
Click the
Backup
button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local
computer.
¾
To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions.
•
Click the
Browse
button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.
•
Click the
Restore
button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one
you have input or selected in the blank.
)
Note:
The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Wrong process will
lead the device unmanaged. The restoring process lasts for 20 seconds and the Router will restart
automatically then. Keep the power of the Router on during the process, in case of any damage.
4.17.6 Reboot
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
Reboot
”, and then you can click the
Reboot
button to reboot
the Router via the next screen.
Figure 4-99 Reboot the Router
Some settings of the Router will take effect only after rebooting, which include
•
Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).
•
Change the DHCP Settings.
•
Change the Wireless configurations.
•
Change the Web Management Port.
•
Upgrade the firmware of the Router (system will reboot automatically).
•
Restore the Router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).
•
Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.
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4.17.7 Password
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
Password
”, and then you can change the factory default user
name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-100.
Figure 4-100
Password
It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password
of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup
will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.
)
Note:
The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and not include any
spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.
Click the
Save
button when finished.
Click the
Clear All
button to clear all.
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4.17.8 System Log
Choose menu “
System Tools
→
System Log
”, and then you can view the logs of the Router.
Figure 4-101
System Log
¾
Auto Mail Feature -
Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.
¾
Mail Settings -
Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation
information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature, as shown in Figure 4-102.
Figure 4-102
Mail Account Settings
•
From -
Your mail box address. The Router would connect it to send logs.
•
To -
Recipient’s address. The destination mailbox where the logs would be received.
•
SMTP Server -
Your smtp server. It corresponds with the mailbox filled in the
From
field.
You can log on the relevant website for help if you are not clear with the address.

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