Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Administration > Upgrade Firmware
The Administration > Upgrade Firmware 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.
Administration > Upgrade Firmware
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. linksys.com. Then extract the file.
Upgrade Firmware
Please select a file to upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Then click Upgrade and follow the
Administration > Config Management
This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file.
Administration > Config Management
Backup Configuration
To back up the Router’s configuration file, click Backup. Then follow the
Restore Configuration
Please select a file to restore Click Browse and select
the configuration file. Then click Restore.
Status > Router
The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version This is the Router’s current firmware.
Current Time This shows the time, as you set on the Setup tab.
MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.
Router Name This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup tab.
Host Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.
Domain Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.
Internet
Configuration Type
This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.
Click Refresh to update the
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