DeWalt WRT160NL manual Administration Firmware Upgrade, Status Router, Router Information

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re‑enter all of your configuration settings.

Firmware Upgrade

Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com.

Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file.

Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Status > Router

The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.

Status > Router

Router Information

Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s current firmware is displayed.

Firmware Verification The unique identifier that verifies that you have valid firmware is displayed.

Current Time The time set on the Router is displayed.

Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP, is displayed.

Host Name The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).

Domain Name The Domain Name of the Router is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).

Internet Connection

This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.

Select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

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Contents Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Icon Descriptions Online ResourcesCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Regulatory InformationAppendix F Software End User License Agreement Back Panel Front PanelBottom Panel Horizontal PlacementAdditional Security Tips General Network Security GuidelinesSetup Basic Setup Access the Web-Based UtilityInternet Setup LanguageAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Static IPPPPoE Telstra Cable Optional SettingsDhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Dhcp ReservationTime Settings Setup DdnsDdns Service DynDNS.orgSetup Advanced Routing Setup MAC Address CloneMAC Address Clone Advanced RoutingWireless Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless SettingsRouting Table Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method #1Method #2 Wireless Security Wireless Wireless SecuritySecurity Mode Method #3WPA2 Enterprise WPA EnterpriseWireless MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction MAC Address Filter ListWireless Client List Advanced WirelessFirewall Security FirewallInternet Filter Web FilterStorage Disk Security VPN PassthroughVPN Passthrough Disk ManagementCreate or Edit a Shared Folder Format DiskDatabase Setup SetupStorage Media Server UPnP Media ServerInformation Storage AdministrationGroup Management User ManagementCreate or Edit a User Account Internet Access PolicySummary User AccountSingle Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming Single Port ForwardingApplications & Gaming Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port Range TriggeringWireless QoS Quality of ServiceApplications and Gaming DMZ Applications and Gaming QoSCategory Internet Access PriorityApplications Online GamesRouter Access Administration ManagementLocal Management Access ManagementRemote Access Administration LogBackup and Restore LogAdministration Factory Defaults Administration DiagnosticsDiagnostics Factory DefaultsFirmware Upgrade Administration Firmware UpgradeStatus Router Router InformationWireless Network Status Wireless NetworkStatus Local Network Local NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Click the Administration tab Access the USB Storage Device Install the USB Storage DeviceOverview Windows VistaMap a Drive Create a Shortcut to a Shared FolderAccess Mapped Drive Access the Web-Based Utility Advanced Configuration Advanced Users OnlyCreate a User Group Account Create a Shared FolderCreate a User Account Appendix C Specifications Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty ServiceExclusions and Limitations Technical Support FCC Statement Safety Notices Industry Canada StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada Radiation Exposure StatementAvis d’Industrie Canada Wireless DisclaimerDansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Cisco Products Software LicensesSchedule Cisco Software License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule Network Magic FeaturesSchedule 3-A PreambleSoftware End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule 3-B No WarrantyGNU Lesser General Public License Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule 3-C No WarrantyOriginal SSLeay License OpenSSL LicenseEND of Schedule 3-C