TP-LINK td8817 User Manual

Page of 69
TD-8817
ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide 
 
49 
 
Figure 4-42 
4.6.3  Firmware 
Choose “MaintenanceFirmware”, you can upgrade the firmware of the Router in the screen 
(shown in Figure 4-43). Make sure the firmware or romfile you want to use is on the local hard 
drive of the computer. Click Browse to find the local hard drive and locate the firmware or romfile 
to be used for upgrade. 
 
Figure 4-43 
To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions below: 
Step 1:  Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website 
Step 2:  Type the path and file name of the update file into the “New Firmware Location” field. Or 
click the Browse button to locate the update file. 
Step 3:  Click the UPGRADE button. 
)
 
Note: 
1)  New firmware versions are posted at 
 and can be downloaded for free. If 
the router is not experiencing difficulties, there is no need to download a more recent 
firmware version, unless the version has a new feature that you want to use.