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Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender
3. Click Save.
5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-LINK is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network
experience. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page at our
website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
Note:
1. Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download
section of the Support page).
2. Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer. It is NOT
recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
3. Backup your extender configuration.
4. Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.
¾ To upgrade the firmware:
1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website
www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the router to reboot.
5. 5. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can
backup the configuration file and restore the extender to the previous settings from the
backup file when needed. Moreover, if necessary, you can erase the current settings
and reset the extender to the default factory settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.