TP-LINK TD-8816 User Manual

 

 

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drive of the computer. Click Browse to find the local hard drive and locate the firmware or romfile 

to be used for upgrade. 

 

Figure 4-40 

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. 

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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. 

2)  When you upgrade the router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so 

please back up the router’s current settings before you upgrade its firmware. 

3)  Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. 

4)  The router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished. 

To back up the Router’s current settings: 
Step 1:  Click the ROMFILE SAVE button (shown in Figure 4-40), click Save button in the next 

screen (shown in Figure 4-41) to proceed.