Factory Defaults - TP-Link TL-WR1043ND User Manual

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 (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
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 upgrade 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 Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.

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
Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.
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The default User Name: admin
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The default Password: admin
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The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
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The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
TL-WR1043N/TL-WR1043ND
www.tp-link.com
Figure 4-78 Restore Factory Default
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Wireless N Gigabit Router
and can be downloaded for free. There