Update Firmware - TP-Link TD-W8960N User Manual

TD-W8960N
access your DSL Modem Router for maintenance and to run diagnostics. The user name
"user" can access the DSL Modem Router, view configuration settings and statistics, as well
as, update the Router's software.
2) Both of admin and support accounts can do remote management. For security reasons,
please change the default password for these two accounts when remote access function is
enabled.
3) The password cannot contain a space, and its maximum length is 16 characters.

4.7.6 Update Firmware

Choose "Management" "Update Firmware", you can see the screen (shown in Figure 4-110)
which allows you to upgrade the latest version software to keep the Router up to date.
Browse: Click the button to locate the latest software for the device.
Update Firmware: After you have selected the latest software, click the button.
To update the Router's software:
1. Download the latest software upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).
2. Click Browse to view the folders and select the image file or enter the exact path to the image
file location in the text box.
3. Click the Update Firmware button.
Note:
1) There 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 itself, you can try to
upgrade the firmware.
2) Before upgrading the Router's firmware, you should write down some of your customized
settings to avoid losing important configuration settings of the Router.
3) Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the software is being updated.
4) The Router will reboot after the Upgrading is finished.
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