TRENDnet TEW-730APO User's Guide - Page 39

TRENDnet User's Guide Upgrade Firmware You may have added many customized settings to your router and in the case that you need to reset your router to default, all your customized settings would be lost and would require you to manually reconfigure all of your router settings instead of simply restoring from a backed up router configuration file. 1. Log into the management page (see "Access the management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Management, and click on Firmware Upload. TEW-730APO 4. Save the configuration file to location on your computer. To restore your router configuration and upgrade firmware 1. Log into the management page (see "Access the management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Management, and click on Configuration File. 3. Under Load Settings from file, click on Browse select your saved configuration file and click Upload. 3. Click Browse and select the updated firmware file you want to load. Click Upload to load the firmware file. Note: Any interruption during the firmware upgrade can damage your device. Backup and restore your router configuration settings You may have added many customized settings to your router and in the case that you need to reset your router to default, all your customized settings would be lost and would require you to manually reconfigure all of your router settings instead of simply restoring from a backed up router configuration file. To back up your configuration: 1. Log into the management page (see "Access the management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Management, and click on Configuration File. 3. Depending on your web browser settings, you may be prompted to save a file (specify the location) or the file may be downloaded automatically to the web browser settings default download folder. (Default Filename: config.bin) © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Reboot your access point You may want to restart your router if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting. There are two methods that can be used to restart your router.  Disconnect the power adapter - Located on the rear panel of your router, see "Product Hardware Features" on page 4 . 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. Disconnect the power adapter from the power port of your router for 10 seconds, then, plug the power adapter back into the power of your router. Wait for your router Status light to begin flashing. OR  Router Management Page - This is also known as a soft reboot or restart. Toolbox > Reboot 1. Log into the management page (see "Access the management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Management, and click on Configuration File. 38