Restart (Reboot) Access Point; Upgrade Your Firmware - TRENDnet TEW-921DAP User Manual

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6. Save the configuration file to location on your computer.
To restore your configuration:
1. Log into your management page (see
2. Click on the Management tab and click Backup/Restore Settings.
3. Under Import Settings, depending on your web browser, click on Browse or Choose
File. A separate file navigation window should open.
4. Navigate to the location of the access point configuration file to restore.
(Default Filename: config.bin).
5. Select the access point configuration file to restore. Enter the login password under
Encrypt Key and click Save.
(Default Filename: config.bin). If prompted, click Yes or OK.
6. Wait for the access point to restore settings.

Restart (Reboot) access point

Management > Backup/Restore Settings
You may want to restart your access point if you are encountering difficulties with your
access point and have attempted all other troubleshooting.
There are two methods that can be used to restart your access point.
• Turn the router off disconnect the power source or press the power button from
the side of your access point (see
•
Use this method if you are encountering difficulties with accessing your router
management page. This is also known as a hard reboot or power cycle.
OR
• Router Management Page: This is also known as a soft reboot or restart.
1. Log into your management page (see
2. Click on the Management tab and click Backup/Restore Settings.
3. Click Reboot under System Reboot to restart the access point. If prompted, click yes
or OK.
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Upgrade your firmware

Management > Upload Firmware
TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix
problems associated with your TRENDnet access point model and version. To check if
there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet
model and version using the link. http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/
In addition, it is also important to verify if the latest firmware version is newer than the
one your access point is currently running. To identify the firmware that is currently
loaded on your access point, log in to the router, click on the Status tab and select Main.
If there is a newer version available, also review the release notes to check if there were
any new features you may want or if any problems were fixed that you may have been
experiencing.
1. If a firmware upgrade is available, download the firmware to your computer.
2. Unzip the file to a folder on your computer.
Please note the following:
• Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Do not turn off the device or press
the Reset button during the upgrade.
• If you are upgrade the firmware using a laptop computer, ensure that the laptop is
connected to a power source or ensure that the battery is fully charged.
• Disable sleep mode on your computer as this may interrupt the firmware upgrade
process.
• Do not upgrade the firmware using a wireless connection, only using a wired
network connection.
• Any interruptions during the firmware upgrade process may permanently damage
your router.
1. Log into your management page (see
2. Click on Management, and click on Upload Firmware.
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