Linksys BEFSR81 manual Appendix B Upgrading Firmware, Figure B-1 Upgrade Firmware

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Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

You can use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, if you do so, you may lose the settings you have configured on the Router.

To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions:

1.Download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the file on your computer.

3.Click the Administration tab and then the Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s Web-based Utility.

4.On the Upgrade Firmware screen, shown in Figure B-1, enter the location of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

5.Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure B-1: Upgrade Firmware

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Contents Cable/DSL Router Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Upgrading FirmwareBack Panel List of FiguresDdns Disabled Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Use of IP Addresses Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANs Networking Basics Use of IP Addresses Getting to Know the Router Reset Button Reset button can be used in one of two waysFront Panel Overview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCsInternet Protocol TCP/IP for Windows XP Instructions Configuring the RouterStatic IP Obtain an IP Automatically or DhcpRAS PPPoEPptp Heart Beat SignalSecurity Using The Router’s Web-based UtilitySetup Navigating the UtilityStatus Quick and Easy AdministrationAdministration Applications & GamingInternet Setup Basic SetupPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat SignalRouter IP Network SetupOptional Settings Ddns Network Address Server Settings DhcpTZO.com MAC Address CloneDynDNS.org MAC Clone Advanced Routing14 Routing Table FilterBlock WAN Requests Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressPort Range VPN PassthroughPort Range Forwarding Forwarded Range Port TriggeringTriggered Range 20 UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingDMZ Application-based QoS QoSQoS Port-based QoS Router AccessLocal Router Access ManagementIdentification Remote Router AccessUPnP Log25 Incoming Log Table Factory DefaultsInformation Firmware UpgradeUpgrade Firmware Router31 Local Network Local NetworkFor Windows Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For Windows 98 and Millennium EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility SetupTCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Firmware upgrade failedNeed to use port triggering Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Appendix B Upgrading Firmware Figure B-1 Upgrade FirmwareWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Ports Appendix F SpecificationsEight 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports StandardsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationInformation section in this Guide Appendix I Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?

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