TP-LINK Archer C7 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 14
 
Manage the Router 
2. When the latest firmware is available for your router, the update icon 
 will display 
in the top-right corner of the page. Click the icon to go to the 
Firmware Upgrade
 page.
Alternatively, you can go to 
Advanced
 > 
System Tools 
>
 Firmware Upgrade
, and click 
Check for upgrade
 to see whether the latest firmware is released.
3. Focus on the 
Online Upgrade
 section, and click 
Upgrade
.
4. Wait a few minutes for the upgrade and reboot to complete.
Tips: 
If there’s a new and important firmware update for your router, you will see the notification (similar as shown below) on 
your computer as long as a web browser is opened. Click 
Upgrade now
, and log into the web management page with the 
username and password you set for the router. You will see the 
Firmware Upgrade
 page.
14. 4. 2.  Manual Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware file for the router from 
www.tp-link.com
2. Visit 
http://tplinkwifi.net
, and log in with your TP-Link ID or 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 is 
matched with the 
Hardware Version
.
5. Focus on the 
Manual Upgrade
 section. Click 
Browse
 to locate the downloaded new 
firmware file, and click 
Upgrade