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Chapter 5 Manage Your Extender
3. Click Save.
5. 4. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-Link is committed to improving product features, giving you a better network
experience. You can upgrade the firmware online or download the latest firmware file
from the Support page at our website www.tp-link.com and upgrade the extender to
the latest firmware version.
Note:
• Make sure the latest firmware file is matched with the hardware version (as shown in the download
section of the Support page).
• Make sure that you have a stable connection between the extender and your computer. It is NOT
recommended to upgrade the firmware wirelessly.
• Backup your extender configuration.
• Do NOT power off the extender during the firmware upgrade.
¾ To upgrade the firmware online:
1. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and click Check for upgrade to
see whether a new firmware is released.
3. Focus on the Online Upgrade section, and click Upgrade.
4. Wait a few minutes for the firmware upgrade to complete and the extender to reboot.
¾ To upgrade the firmware locally:
1. Download the latest firmware file for the extender from our website
www.tp-link.com.
2. Visit http://tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.
3. Go to Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and then click Upgrade.