TP-Link TL-R4299G manual Firmware, Factory Defaults

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TL-R4299GDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide

4.13.2 Firmware

Choose menu “System Tools→Firmware”, you can update the latest version of firmware for the Router on the screen (shown in Figure 4-68).

Figure 4-68

¾Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.

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

To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions below:

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

Step 2: Type the path and file name of the update file into the “File” 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 www.tp-link.comand 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.

4.13.3 Factory Defaults

Choose menu “System Tools→Factory Defaults”, you can restore the configurations of the Router to factory defaults on the screen (shown in Figure 4-69).

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Contents TL-R4299G Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks FCC Statement Package contents Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B FAQ Appendix C Glossary Overview of the Router FeaturesTL-R4299G Panel Layout ConventionsFront Panel LED Descriptions Name ActionSystem Requirements Installation Environment RequirementsRear Panel Connecting the Router Configure PC Quick Installation GuideDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Configure the IP address as shown in -4.After that, click OK Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? LoginDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide TL-R4299GDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Status Configuring the RouterDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Network Quick Setup1 LAN Dynamic IP 2 WANDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Static IP PPPoE TL-R4299GDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide BigPondCable L2TP Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Pptp Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Network service detection Flow Balance MAC CloneTo add a dispatch rule Balance Policy Other configurations for the entries as shown in FigureClick Save Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide WAN Port Parameter Dhcp Dhcp SettingsDhcp Clients List To add/modify a reserved IP address Address ReservationVirtual Servers ForwardingTo add/modify a virtual server entry Port Triggering To add/modify a port triggering entry 3 DMZ To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server UPnPFirewall SecurityIP Filtering To add/modify an IP Address filtering entry TL-R4299GDual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry Domain FilteringMAC Filtering Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide Screen ¾ Scan Attack Defence ¾ Dubious Packet Defence ¾ DoS Attack Defence¾ Packet Defence with IP option Static RoutingTo add/modify a static routing entry Session Limit Session LimitTo add/modify a session limit entry Session List QoSQoS Rules List QoS SettingsTo add/modify a QoS rule Setting, ARP List Binding Setting10 IP & MAC Binding To find a specific IP & MAC binding entry To add/modify an IP & MAC binding entryARP List Dynamic DNS To set up for Dyndns DDNS, follow these instructionsDyndns Ddns PeanutHull Ddns To set up for PeanutHull DDNS, follow these instructionsComexe Ddns To set up for Comexe DDNS, follow these instructions Switch SettingPort Mirror Port StatisticsPort Rate Control Port Parameter Port Status Port Vlan System ToolsTo configure the system time manually Time SettingsTo configure the system automatically Firmware Factory DefaultsTo back up the Router’s current settings Backup and RestoreTo restore the Router’s settings RebootPassword Remote Management System LogStatistics WAN Speed Detect Dual-WAN SMB Broadband Router User Guide IP NAT Table NAT Source Port SettingsPhysical and Environment GeneralAppendix B FAQ Want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do? SaveMethod one Use Virtual Server Want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Method two Use DMZ HostFigure B-6 Appendix C Glossary