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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.
4.18.4 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 4-100 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.
4.18.5 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 4-101.
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Figure 4-101 Backup & Restore Configuration
Click the
Backup
button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local
computer.
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.
4.18.6 Reboot
Choose menu “
System Tools
Reboot
”, and then you can click the
Reboot
button to reboot
the router via the next screen.
Figure 4-102 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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4.18.7 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 4-103.
Figure 4-103
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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4.18.8 System Log
Choose menu “
System Tools
System Log
”, and then you can view the logs of the router.
Figure 4-104
System Log
Auto Mail Feature -
Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.
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 4-105.
Figure 4-105
Mail Account Settings
From -
Your mail box address. The router would connect it to send logs.
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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.
Authentication
-
Most SMTP Server requires Authentication. It is required by most
mailboxes that need User Name and Password to log in.
Note:
Only when you select
Authentication
, do you have to enter the User Name and Password in
the following fields.
User Name -
Your mail account name filled in the From field. The part behind @ is
included.
Password -
Your mail account password.
Confirm The Password -
Enter the password again to confirm.
Enable Auto Mail Feature -
Select it to mail logs automatically. You could mail the
current logs either at a specified time everyday or by intervals, but only one could be the
current effective rule. Enter the desired time or intervals in the corresponding field as
shown in Figure 4-105.
Click
Save
to keep your settings.
Click
Back
to return to the previous page.
Log Type -
By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.
Log Level -
By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.
Refresh -
Refresh the page to show the latest log list.
Save Log -
Click to save all the logs in a txt file.
Mail Log -
Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the address and
validation information set in Mail Settings.
Clear Log -
All the logs will be deleted from the router permanently, not just from the page.
Click the
Next
button to go to the next page, or click the
Previous
button to return to the previous
page.
4.18.9 Statistics
Choose menu “
System Tools
Statistics
”, and then you can view the statistics of the router,
including total traffic and current traffic of the last Packets Statistic Interval.
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