Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Firmware Upgrade
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksysbycisco.com.
Please select a file to upgrade To select the firmware upgrade file, click Browse and follow the
Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the
WARNING: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted; do not reboot or power off the Router during the firmware upgrade.
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s current firmware is displayed.
Boot Code Version The version number of the Router’s boot code is displayed.
Firmware Verification The unique identifier of the firmware is displayed.
Current Time The time set on the Router is displayed.
Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP, is displayed.
Host Name The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).
Domain Name The Domain Name of the Router is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).
Internet Connection
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.
Select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.
Click Refresh to update the
Status > Local Network
The Local Network screen displays information about the local, wired network.
Status > Local Network
Local Network
Local MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s local, wired interface is displayed.
Router IP Address The Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network, is displayed.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed.
DHCP Server
DHCP Server The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed.
Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.
End IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed.
DHCP Clients Table Click this button to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server.
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