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Cisco Systems BEFSR41 manual The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade, Upgrade Firmware

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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch

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

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.

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

Note: The Router may lose all of 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.

Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. For additional help, click More.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Figure 5-29: 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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Cisco Systems BEFSR41 manual The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade, Upgrade Firmware

Contents

Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch User GuideWIRED EtherFastHow to Use this Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Chapter 5 Configuring the Router Table of ContentsChapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 1 IntroductionAppendix A Troubleshooting List of Figures Figure 5-23 Administration Tab - Management Chapter 1 Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix F Specifications Chapter 2 Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area NetworksThe Use of IP Addresses EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your networkChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router The Back PanelThe Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Chapter 5 Configuring the Router SetupSecurity Applications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration StatusThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Internet SetupStatic IP PPPoEPPTP Heart Beat Signal L2TP Network SetupOptional Settings packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings DHCP Router IPThe Setup Tab - DDNS DDNSThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone MAC CloneThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingPage Filter Port Range The Security Tab - FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC AddressEtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Security Tab - VPN VPN PassthroughThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Port TriggeringThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingInternet application documentation for more information The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Ethernet Port Priority The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoSDevice Priority Application PriorityChanges to cancel your changes The Administration Tab - Management Router AccessUPnP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Factory Defaultsupgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version The Administration Tab - Firmware UpgradeUpgrade Firmware download to receive a file transmitted over a networkThe Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network Local NetworkAppendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions2. I need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows For Windows XPFor Windows XP For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows 3. I want to test my Internet connectionB. Open a command prompt 5. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page Application Enabled7. I need to set up a server behind my Router Start and End9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work 12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher 15. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting 13. I need to upgrade the firmware14. The firmware upgrade failed Router” or “Appendix B Upgrading Firmware.”17. I need to use port triggering EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Where is the Router installed on the network?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How can I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?What is DMZ Hosting? Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?Appendix A Troubleshooting What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix B Upgrading Firmware Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers IP Internet Protocol - A protocol used to send data over a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Topology - The physical layout of a network Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port SwitchAppendix F Specifications Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Information