Upgrade Firmware - TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

MAC Address Select the appropriate option
•
Automatic discovery - Select this to have the TEW-431BRP
contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if
the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.
•
MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is
also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Net-
work Adapter Address". The TEW-431BRP uses this to provide a
unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address
can NOT be left blank.
Buttons
Add as New Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box.
If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC will be
Entry
sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. This will fail unless
the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on.
Update Selected Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties"
PC box.
Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
Clear Form
Refresh Update the data on screen.
Generate Report Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Standard Screen Click this to view the standard "PC Database" screen.
Other Features and Settings
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Upgrade Firmware

The firmware (software) in the TEW-431BRP can be upgraded using your Web Browser.
You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Other menu. You will
see a screen like the following.
Figure 43: Upgrade Firmware Screen
To perform the Firmware Upgrade:
1. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.
2. Select the upgrade file. It's name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
3. Click the "Start Upgrade" button to commence the firmware upgrade.
The TEW-431BRP is unavailable during the upgrade
process, and must restart when the upgrade is
completed. Any connections to or through the TEW-
431BRP will be lost.
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