3 factory defaults, 4 backup and restore, 3 factory defaults 4.10.4 backup and restore – TP-Link TL-R460 User Manual

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TL-R460

Cable/DSL Router User Guide

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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.

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Note:

1) New firmware versions are posted at

www.tp-link.com

and 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.

4.10.3 Factory Defaults

Choose menu “System ToolsFactory Defaults”, you can restore the configurations of

the Router to factory defaults on the screen (shown in Figure 4-52).

Figure 4-52

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

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Note:

1) The

default

User Name is admin.

2) The

default

Password is admin.

3) The

default

IP Address is 192.168.1.1.

4) The

default

Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

5) All settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.

4.10.4 Backup and Restore

Choose menu “System ToolsBackup and Restore”, you can save the current

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