TL-WR743ND 150Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
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Figure 4-84 Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.
Hardware 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:
1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website
(http://www.tp-link.com).
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.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
Note:
1. New firmware versions are posted at http://www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free.
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 rather than the
configuration, you can try to upgrade the firmware.
2. When you upgra de the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before
upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing
important settings.
3. Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded,
otherwise, the Router may be damaged.
4. The firmware version must correspond to the hardware.
5. The upgrade process takes a few moments and the Router restarts automatically when the
upgrade is complete.
4.17.4 Factory Defaults Choose menu “System Tools → Factory Defaults”, and you can restore the configurations of
the Router to factory defaults on the following screen.