Administration Firmware Upgrade, Status Router | DeWalt WRT160NL

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Administration > 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.

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: The Router may lose 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.

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 the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file.

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

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.

Firmware Verification The unique identifier that verifies that you have valid 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 on-screen information.

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Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Icon Descriptions Online ResourcesCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Regulatory InformationAppendix F Software End User License Agreement Back Panel Front Panel Bottom Panel Horizontal Placement Additional Security Tips General Network Security Guidelines Setup Basic Setup Access the Web-Based UtilityInternet Setup Language Automatic Configuration Dhcp Static IPPPPoE Telstra Cable Optional Settings Dhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time Settings Setup DdnsDdns Service DynDNS.org Setup Advanced Routing Setup MAC Address CloneMAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless SettingsRouting Table Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method #1Method #2 Wireless Security Wireless Wireless SecuritySecurity Mode Method #3 WPA2 Enterprise WPA Enterprise Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Advanced Wireless Firewall Security FirewallInternet Filter Web Filter Storage Disk Security VPN PassthroughVPN Passthrough Disk Management Create or Edit a Shared Folder Format Disk Database Setup SetupStorage Media Server UPnP Media Server Information Storage AdministrationGroup Management User Management Create or Edit a User Account Internet Access PolicySummary User Account Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port Range Triggering Wireless QoS Quality of ServiceApplications and Gaming DMZ Applications and Gaming QoS Category Internet Access PriorityApplications Online Games Router Access Administration ManagementLocal Management Access Management Remote Access Administration LogBackup and Restore Log Administration Factory Defaults Administration DiagnosticsDiagnostics Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Administration Firmware UpgradeStatus Router Router Information Wireless Network Status Wireless NetworkStatus Local Network Local Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Click the Administration tab Access the USB Storage Device Install the USB Storage DeviceOverview Windows Vista Map a Drive Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder Access Mapped Drive Access the Web-Based Utility Advanced Configuration Advanced Users Only Create a User Group Account Create a Shared Folder Create a User Account Appendix C Specifications Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty ServiceExclusions and Limitations Technical Support FCC Statement Safety Notices Industry Canada StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement Avis d’Industrie Canada Wireless Disclaimer Dansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Cisco Products Software LicensesSchedule Cisco Software License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule Network Magic FeaturesSchedule 3-A Preamble Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule 3-B No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Software End User License Agreement Schedule 3-C No Warranty Original SSLeay License OpenSSL License END of Schedule 3-C