Buffalo Technology WBMR-G125 manual Firmware Update, Reboot

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Firmware Update

From time to time, Buffalo may release new versions of the Router’s firmware. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Buffalo releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from the Buffalo website and update your Router’s firmware to the latest version.

Updating the Router’s Firmware

1.In the “Firmware Upgrade” page, click “Browse”. A window will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware update file.

2.Browse to the firmware file you downloaded. Select the file by double- clicking on the file name.

3.Click “Upgrade” to update to the latest firmware version.

Reboot

Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings.

Select the type of reboot you want to perform. In a soft reboot, various proc- esses restart, and transient data is preserved. A hard reboot is the equivalent of turning the modem router off and then on again.

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Contents Manual Table of Contents OS Compatibility Introduction Product FeaturesIntegrated 10/100 4-Port Switch Front-Panel LED DisplayBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access PointHigh-Speed Mode SPI FirewallPackage Contents Advantages of a Buffalo Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Internet Connection Settings System RequirementsPower Understanding Your Router Front PanelLAN Back Panel Connecting Your Computers Setup WizardPositioning your Router Connecting your Adsl Line Powering Up your Router Page Recommended Web Browser Settings Manually Configuring Client Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeInternet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Page Accessing the User Interface Internet/Lan Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setting your Connection Type to RFC 1483 Bridged/RoutedTime Setting Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Local IP AddressDdns RouteWireless Config AossWireless Radio BasicBroadcast Ssid Wireless ChannelWireless Authentication SecurityWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPSetting WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Encryption Page Frame Bursting AdvancedMulticast Rate 802.11g ProtectionPrivacy Separator Wireless Client MAC ListMac Filter VPN Passthrough SecurityFirewall FirewallGaming Ports Block WAN RequestsReject Ident requests Port ForwardingDMZ QoSRemote Management Admin ConfigGateway Username & Password UPnPDiagnostics Factory DefaultsFirmware Update RebootGateway DiagnosticWireless Local NetworkDSL Connection EU Declaration of Conformity Warranty Information General Inquiries