> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://extender.router.works/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://extender.router.works/manual/firmware/update.md).

# Update

Performing the file-level backup, restore, reset, and firmware upgrade on the WiFi range extender.

## Backup & Restore

The EZR14T WiFi extender provides an easy way to backup and restore the previous configurations. Please back up your configurations before making changes to the extender.

### Backup

After accessing the admin, navigate to ***"System > Backup / Flash Firmware"***. 

Under the ***"Actions"*** tab, click the ***"Generate Archive"*** button to download the backup file of current extender configurations.

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Do not unzip the download archive file. Some web browsers automatically unzip the download file. Please verify if the file is in the format of ***\*.tar.gz***. 
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### Restore

To restore previously saved extender configurations, click the "***Choose File***" button to select the archive file. Then, click the "***Upload Archive***" button to upload the configuration file.

Do not turn off power while restoring the configuration file!

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## Flash Firmware

A firmware upgrade will replace the entire current installation with a new version. Before upgrading the firmware, please download the backup file and the correct updated firmware on a computer. You can contact our sales team to get the latest firmware.

To flash the firmware, navigate to ***"System > Backup / Flash Firmware"*** after accessing the admin panel of the extender.

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**Keep Settings**

Enabling the **"Keep Settings"** checkbox will run a standard upgrade that automatically preserves many configurations, such as network settings, WiFi settings, the device hostname, etc.

Unselecting the **"Keep Settings"** checkbox will replace all configurations with factory default settings and not automatically jump back.
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* Locate the section starting with **"Flash new firmware image"**;
* Click the "Choose File" button and select the firmware file from your computer;

  *\*The firmware file usually ends with **\*.bin**.*
* Click **"Flash Image"** to upload the firmware file;
* Verify firmware image checksum and proceed;
* The system indicator flashes while flashing the firmware;
* Wait 3\~5 minutes until the extender comes back online.&#x20;

You must re-access the extender admin at <http://192.168.10.1/> or a customized LAN IP address.

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### Online Upgrade <a href="#online-upgrade" id="online-upgrade"></a>

You can also upgrade the firmware from the cloud server. This upgrade method will keep all the custom configurations.

Navigate to ***"System > Backup / Flash Firmware"*** after accessing the admin panel.

1. Scroll down and locate the section starting with ***"Online Upgrade"***;
2. Click the **"Check New Version"** button;&#x20;
3. It will start to check the upgraded firmware;
   * If have a newer version, you can choose to download the latest version to the extender's temporary memory space;
   * If have not a newer version, the return message will be *"No updated version available"*.
4. It will automatically run a standard upgrade and keep the previous configurations;
5. Wait 3\~5 minutes until the extender comes back online.