Linksys WRT330N manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware, Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's ADMINISTRATION tab. Follow these instructions:

1.Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the firmware file on your computer.

3.Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the ADMINISTRATION tab.

4.Click the FIRMWARE UPGRADE tab, and the FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen will appear.

5.Enter the location of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to find the file.

6.Click UPGRADE, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Front Panel Router’s Back Panel26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterWireless Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityOptional Settings Required by some ISPs Setup Tab Basic SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Internet Connection TypePacket a unit of data sent over a network Time SettingSetup Basic Setup Static IP Setup Tab Basic Setup Static IPSeup Basic Setup PPoE Settings Setup Tab Basic Setup PPPoEWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setup Basic Setuppptp Setup Tab Basic Setup PptpWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setupbasic Setup Telstra BigPond Setup Tab Basic Setup Telstra BigPondDynamic DNS Setup Tab Dynamic DNSMac Cloning Setup Tab MAC Address CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingStatic Routing Wireless Setting Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK Enterprise WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions Advanced Wireless Setting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsAdd/Edit Wireless QoS Rules Wireless Tab QoSQoS Priority ClassifiersWireless QoS Rule List Firewall Security Tab FirewallBlock WAN Request VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyApply Policy ScheduleThree applications can be blocked per Policy Blocked ApplicationsSingle Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QOS QoS Quality of ServiceAdd QoS Rule QoS Rule List Local Router Access Administration Tab- ManagementHttps Web Access Remote Router AccessMulticast RebootLog Options Administration Tab LOGLog Details Ping Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultFirmware Upgrade Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeRouter Status Status Tab RouterInternet Connections Local Network Status Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Status Tab Wireless NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless MAC FilterFigure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Appendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix J Contact Information