Chapter 5 | Configuring the |
NOTE: The Router will lose all of 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
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s latest firmware upgrade file from www.linksys.com. Then extract the file to your PC, and perform the steps below.
File Path Enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file or click Browse to locate the file.
Start to Upgrade Once you have selected the appropriate file, click Start to Upgrade and follow the
For help information, click More.
Administration > Reboot
The Administration > Reboot screen allows you to restart the Router without losing any of its stored settings.
Administration > Reboot
Reboot To reboot the Router, select Yes, then click Save Settings.
Status
Status > Router
The Status > Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The
Status > Router
Information
Hardware Version This shows the installed version and date of the hardware.
Software Version This shows the installed version and date of the software.
Current Time The current time is displayed here.
MAC Address The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Host Name If entered on the Setup Tab, the host name is displayed here.
Domain Name If entered on the Setup Tab, the domain name is displayed here.
Internet Connection
Configuration Type This shows the information required by your ISP for connection to the Internet. This information was entered on the Setup Tab.
IP Address The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS
Release Available for a DHCP connection, click Release to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
Renew Available for a DHCP connection, click Renew to renew the current IP
Click Refresh to update the
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