Linksys WRT150N manual Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade, Upgrade Firmware

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Wireless-N Home Router

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.

Upgrade Firmware

NOTE: The Router may lose 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 re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Please Select a File to Upgrade. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

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

Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router

Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

firmware: the programming code that runs a networking device.

download: to receive a file transmitted over a network.

upgrade: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

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Contents GHz Wireless- N How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Front Panel Router’s Back Panel26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home 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-N Home RouterTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Home RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-N Home RouterSetup WirelessApplications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration SecurityStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Static IPTelstra Cable PptpPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceDynDNS.org TZO.com 10 Setup Tab Ddns TZO.comMAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsPSK2-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius MAC Address Filter List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access RestrictionsAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Home Router Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web FilterVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 28 List of PCs Single 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 and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority35 QoS Applications Add a New Application 39 QoS Voice Device SummaryRemote Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Web AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log43 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network51 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Home Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End PortWireless-N Home Router My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Appendix G Specifications ModelLEDs Storage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide