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Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings
Automatic Check Disabled
If “Automatically Check Disabled” is selected, the Router will not automatically
check for firmware upgrades.
Manual Checking and Upgrading
To manually upgrade the Router’s firmware:
1. Click Check Now in the Firmware Upgrade screen.
2. If a new version is available, click Force Upgrade. A download process will
begin. When downloading is completed, a confirmation screen appears, asking
whether to upgrade to the new version.
3. Click Apply. The upgrade process will begin and should take no longer than
one minute to complete.
At the conclusion of the upgrade process the Router automatically reboots. The new
firmware runs, maintaining any custom configurations and settings.
Firmware Restore
Firmware restore allows the Router’s firmware to return to an earlier version, if
the current version is unstable or does not meet specified needs. Click Firmware
Restore from the Advanced screen to generate the “Firmware Restore” screen.
The screen displays the “Active Firmware” and the “Backup Firmware.” To restore
the firmware to the backup firmware, click Restore Backup Firmware. A confir-
mation screen appears. Click Apply to finish restoring the Router’s firmware.