Linksys WRT54G-TM manual Administration Tab Factory Defaults, Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade

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The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default.

Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.

Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

The Administration Tab - Config Management

This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file.

To back up the Router’s configuration file, click the Backup button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

To restore the Router’s configuration file, click the Browse button to locate the file, and follow the on-screen instructions. After you have selected the file, click the Restore button.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel

Changes to cancel your changes

Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Config Management

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Router’s Back Panel List of Figures23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterDMZ Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Connecting Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Password Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Wireless Tab Wireless Security20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterSetting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab FirewallTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Inbound Traffic policy 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplication Port Priority Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Management39 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management 45 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router46 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network48 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G Appendix G SpecificationsOperating Temp Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix J Contact Information