TP-Link TL-WA601G manual Factory Defaults, Firmware Upgrade

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TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide

Figure 3-22 Firmware Upgrade

New firmware versions are posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. If the AP is not experiencing difficulties, there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.

)Note:

When you upgrade the AP's firmware, you may lose its configuration settings, so make sure you write down the AP settings before you upgrade its firmware.

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

1.Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com).

2.Click Browse to view the folders and select the downloaded file.

3.Click the Upgrade button.

¾Firmware Version - displays the current firmware version.

¾Hardware Version - displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.

)Note:

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

3.7.2 Factory Defaults

This page (shown in Figure 3-23)allows you to restore the factory default settings for the AP.

Figure 3-23 Restore Factory Default

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

The default User Name: admin

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Contents TL-WA601G Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement Required Contents Appendix a Glossary Appendix B Specifications Appendix C FAQ Package Contents Product Overview Main FeaturesIntroduction LED Explanation Hardware InstallationConventions Front PanelSystem Requirements Installation Environment RequirementsBack Panel Configure PC Connecting the DeviceTL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Configure the IP address manually. Click OK If the connection between your PC and the AP is correct? Login Software ConfigurationMAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask StatusNetwork WirelessBasic Settings Wireless Mode Wireless Mode Settings TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Site Survey Security Settings TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide TL-WA601G MAC FilteringTo modify or delete an existing entry 14 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entryFor example Dhcp Wireless Statistics17 Dhcp Settings Dhcp SettingsAddress Reservation Dhcp Clients ListTo delete all Reserved IP addresses Wireless SettingsTo Reserve IP addresses To modify a Reserved IP addressFirmware System Tools22 Firmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsReboot Backup & RestoreSyslog PasswordTL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Appendix a Glossary TL-WA601G108M Wireless Access Point User Guide Physical and Environment Appendix B SpecificationsWireless LAN light is not lit Appendix C FAQNo lights are lit on the access point Cannot access the AP with a wireless capable computer