TRENDnet TEW-821DAP User's Guide - Page 31

TRENDnet User's Guide 3. Click Export Settings. 4. 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) 5. Save the configuration file to location on your computer. To restore your configuration: 1. Log into your management page (see "Access the management page" on page 16). 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 router configuration file to restore. (Default Filename: config.bin). 5. Select the router 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 router to restore settings. Restart access point Management > Backup/Restore Settings 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. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TEW-821DAP  Turn the router off disconnect the power adapter from the rear panel of your router for 10 seconds and reconnect the power adapter, see "Product Hardware Features" on page 2 . 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 "Access the management page" on page 16). 2. Click on the Management tab and click Backup/Restore Settings. 3. Click Reboot to restart the router. If prompted, click yes or OK. Upgrade your firmware Maintenance > FW Upgrade TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix problems associated with your TRENDnet router 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 router is currently running. To identify the firmware that is currently loaded on your router, log in to the router, and check the version located at the top right of the router management page. 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. 31