# Help - Firmware Upgrade

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## Firmware Upgrade

  New firmware versions are posted at www.dd-wrt.com and can be downloaded for free. If the Router is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.

  #### Note

  When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you lose its configuration settings, so make sure you write down the Router settings before you upgrade its firmware.
  To upgrade the Router's firmware:
  1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the website.
  2. Extract the firmware upgrade file.
  3. Click the Browse... button and chose the firmware upgrade file.
  4. Click the Upgrade button and wait until the upgrade is finished.

  #### Note

  DO NOT POWER OFF THE ROUTER OR PRESS THE RESET BUTTON WHILE THE FIRMWARE IS BEING UPGRADED.
Reset Options
  If you want to reset the router to the default settings for the firmware version you are upgrading to, click the Firmware Defaults option.
  If you want to reset the router to the original factory settings when it was purchased, click the Factory Defaults option.