Linksys WET54GS5 manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware, Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

You can use the Bridge’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Bridge.

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

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

2.Extract the file on your computer.

3.Open the Bridge’s Web-based Utility, and click the Help tab.

4.On the Help screen, click the Firmware Upgrade button.

5.The screen shown in Figure C-1 will appear. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

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

NOTE: If you upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, you may lose its configuration settings.

Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix I Contact Information FCC Statement Industry Canada CanadaList of Figures Infrastructure Network10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Ad-Hoc NetworkBack Panel Front Panel Side Panel Power port is on the side panel. See Figure Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge WelcomePassword Mode Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings 10 Confirmation Connection to a Network Device Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network UseWall Mount Placement Option Starting the Web-based Utility Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based UtilityOverview Setup LANSite Survey WEP Radius TLS Ttls WPA Radius 10 WPA RADIUS-TTLS 11 WPA Pre-Shared Key 13 Password Tab MAC Address WirelessAdvanced Wireless Switch Tab Spanning Tree ProtocolQOS Switch Table 17 Switch Table TabVlan Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Rmon Statistics 19 Rmon Statistics TabWireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Port Mirroring Port Information TableAccess List 21 Access List TabWireless Status LAN SettingsWireless Settings StatisticsSnmp Help 24 Help TabAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Web-based Utility won’t openWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is ISM band? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge with 5-Port Switch Appendix F Specifications Security FeatureModel StandardsWarranty Year Limited Warranty Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada FCC Radiation Exposure StatementAppendix I Contact Information