TP-LINK TL-WR642G User Manual

 

 

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The page (shown in Figure 4-54) allows you to upgrade the latest version firmware to keep your 

router up-to-date. 

 

Figure 4-54  Firmware Upgrade 

New firmware is posted at 

 and can be downloaded for free. If the router is not 

experiencing difficulties, there is no need to upgrade firmware, unless the new firmware supports 

a new feature you need. 

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When you upgrade the router's firmware, you will lose current configuration settings, so make 
sure you backup the router’s settings before you upgrade its firmware. 

To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions: 

1.  Download the latest firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website 

   

2. Click 

to view the folders and select the downloaded file.   

3. Click 

the 

 button.   

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  Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version. 

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  Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the 

upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version. 

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1)  Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. 
2)  The router will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished. 

This page (shown in Figure 4-55) allows you to restore the factory default settings for the router. 

 

Figure 4-55    Restore Factory Default 

Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.   

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The default User Name: admin