TP-Link TD-W8970N manual Reboot, To update the Routers software

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¾Browse: Click the button to locate the latest software for the device.

¾Update Firmware: After you have selected the latest software, click the button.

To update the Router's software:

1.Download the latest software upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com).

2.Click Browse to view the folders and select the image file or enter the exact path to the image file location in the text box.

3.Click the Update Firmware button.

)Note:

1)There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use. However, when experiencing problems caused by the Router itself, you can try to upgrade the firmware.

2)Before upgrading the Router’s firmware, you should write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing important configuration settings of the Router.

3)Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the software is being updated.

4)The Router will reboot after the Upgrading is finished.

4.7.8 Reboot

Choose “Management”Æ“Reboot”, you can see the screen (shown in Figure 4-108)which allows you to reboot the Router.

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Contents TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement CE Mark Warning Country Restriction Reason/remarkProduct Description Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router EN623112008Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Contents Diagnostics Management Package Contents Overview of the Router Flexible Access ControlSimple Installation Incredible SpeedMain Features Back Panel Panel LayoutFront Panel Name Status DescriptionTD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Installation Environment Requirements Connecting the RouterSystem Requirements TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Quick Installation Guide TCP/IP ConfigurationFailure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these stepsQuick Installation Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Login Device InfoQuick Setup Advanced SetupLayer2 Interface TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide WAN Service ATM-EoA-PPPoE TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ATM-EoA-IPoE TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ATM-EoA-Bridging ATM-PPPoAETH-IPoE ATM-IPoAETH-PPPoE ETH-Bridge3 LAN TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide MAC Address Clone 5 NAT Virtual Servers To add a virtual server entry Port Triggering To add a new Port Triggering DMZ HostSecurity To add a new DMZ HostIP Filtering Setup an Outgoing IP Filtering rule Setup an Incoming IP Filtering rule MAC Filtering To add a MAC Filtering rule Parental Control Time RestrictionTo add a Time Restriction entry for Parental Control rule Quality of Service URL FilterTo add a URL Filter entry for Parental Control rule TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide QoS Classification Routing Default Gateway Static RouteTo add static routing entries To remove a static routing entry9.3 RIP 10 DNS DNS Server Dynamic DNSTo add a Ddns entry 11 DSL UPnPDNS Proxy Interface GroupingTo create a new interface group TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide LAN Ports IPSecTD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide ¾ IPSec Connection Name Enter a name for your VPN TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Wireless Basic¾ Key Life Time Security Qsswps Setup By PBCTD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Method Two II. By PIN TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Manual Setup AP WEP Configure WEP Encryption WPA Configure WPA settings WPA-PSK Configure WPA-PSK settings WPA2WPA2-PSK Mixed WPA2/WPA Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSKMAC Filter Wireless Bridge Form of MAC Address must be xxxxxxxxxxxx, like 00130A55FF09¾ Bridge Restrict Advanced Diagnostics Station infoSettings ManagementBackup To back up the Router’s current settingsUpdate To update the Router’s settingsSystem Log To View the System LogTo Configure the System Log Settings Snmp Agent4 TR-069 client Internet Time Access Control- Passwords To set the Router’s timeUpdate Software To change the passwordReboot To update the Routers softwareTD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Appendix a FAQ Want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do?Want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Wireless stations cannot connect to the Router TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide Appendix B Configuring the PC Configure TCP/IP component102 ¾ Setting IP address manually Now Wireless GeneralEnvironmental and Physical Appendix D Glossary TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide TD-W8970N Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router User Guide