Linksys WRT54GX4 manual Administration Tab Factory Defaults, Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

Use this screen to reset the Router to its factory default settings.

Factory Defaults

Restore 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 5-38: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

Use this screen to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

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”.

Upgrade Firmware

To upgrade the Router’s firmware, first download the firmware file from www.linksys.com. Then extract the file on your computer.

Please select a file to upgrade. Enter the name of the file, or click the Browse button to locate the extracted file. Then click the Upgrade button.

Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

firmware: the programming code that runs a networking device

download: to receive a file transmitted over a network

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Side Panel Connect a PC24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Router’s Ports and Reset Button Power Router’s LEDsConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 OverviewWall-Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet providerInternet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that aSetup Tab Advanced Routing NAT ModeAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Security Tab Firewall FirewallVPN Pass Through Block WAN RequestTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the InternetPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeQoS Quality of Service WirelessInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoSSummary Port RangeCancel Changes button Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Https Web AccessUPnP MulticastAdministration Tab Log System LogURL Filter Log DoS LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareRestore Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementBackup Configuration Internet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless WirelessSystem Performance Internet/WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingMy wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the InternetFrequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?How do I turn on SRX on my router? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Router?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPAModel StandardsOperating Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity To 40 C 32 F to 104 FAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?