Linksys WBP54G V2 manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions:

1.On a computer running Windows 2000 or XP, download the upgrade application (WBP54G Upgrade Application.zip) and the latest firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the files on your computer’s desktop. The unzipped firmware file is a .bin file, and the program to install the upgrade application is an .exe file named Upgrade 210. Their icons will appear on your desktop.

3.Double-click the Upgrade 210 icon to install the Upgrade Utility on your computer.

If your computer is running Windows XP, you may see a security warning screen. Click the Run button to proceed.

4. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button.

Figure C-1:

Icons

Figure C-2: Security Warning for Windows

XP

Figure C-3: Upgrade Utility Setup -

Welcome

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Page Power Port Browsed Devices on Network Screen Select Bridge Introduction Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in This User Guide? Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Bridge for Phone AdaptersOverview PortCable Or IP phoneStarting the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardCheck for Compatibility Screen Power on the Bridge Screen Wireless-G Bridge Setup Screen WPA Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network11 Security Settings WEP 64-Bit Screen 13 Confirmation Screen Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters 19 Wireless is Now Active Screen 20 Congratulations Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsSpeed of the wireless connection is very slow What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is the ISM band?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WPA?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters To upgrade the Bridge’s firmware, follow these instructions Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareFigure C-4 Choose Destination Location Figure C-8 Browsed Devices on Network Screen Click Files Figure C-9 Open Firmware File Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the PC Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Appendix F Specifications WBP54GCertifications Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support Appendix H Regulatory Information Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information