Appendix C Upgrading Firmware | Linksys AG300 specs

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware:

1.Download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the file on your computer.

3.Open the Gateway’s Web-based Utility and click the Administration tab.

4.Click the Firmware Upgrade tab.

5.Click the Browse button to find the extracted file, and then double-click it.

6.Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents

Adsl Gateway How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Adsl Gateway Network Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 25 List of PCs Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Adsl Gateway What’s an IP Address? Planning Your NetworkGateway’s Functions IP Addresses Dynamic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Getting to Know the Adsl Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel LEDs on Side Panel Power Bottom Panel with Stand Closed Position Bottom Panel Connecting the Adsl Gateway Connecting the Gateway to a ComputerOverview Connect a PC Setup Configuring the Adsl Gateway Applications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration Security Internet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Tab Static IP RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IPoA RFC 1483 Routed RFC 2364 PPPoA RFC 2516 PPPoE Bridged Mode Only Optional Settings required by some ISPsNetwork Setup Ddns Ddns Tab TZO.com DynDNS.org Advanced Routing Advanced Routing Tab 15 Routing Table PVC Routing Policy Configuring the Adsl Gateway Setup Tab Additional Filters Security TabFirewall Tab Firewall VPN Tab VPN PassthroughIPSec VPN Tunnel 20 VPN Settings Summary 21 Advanced VPN Settings Internet Access Tab Access Restriction Tab 25 List of PCs Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding TabSingle Port Forwarding 28 Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Tab DMZ Tab Port Triggering Tab PVC QoS Priority Edit list of QoS SettingsQoS Tab QoS Configuring the Adsl Gateway Applications & Gaming Tab Administration Tab Gateway AccessManagement Tab IGMP-Proxy UPnP IGMP-Snooping Reporting Tab ReportingEmail Alerts Restore Configuration Diagnostics TabBackup&Restore Tab Backup Configuration Upgrade from LAN Factory Defaults TabFirmware Upgrade Tab Reboot Tab Internet Connection Status TabGateway Tab Gateway Information 43 Local Network Local Network Tab DSL Connection Tab DSL StatusPVC Connection Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a computer Want to test my Internet connection Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED flashes continuously Does the Gateway support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway? Does the Gateway support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Gateway?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Gateway? Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Figure B-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix D Glossary Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Appendix E Specifications Storage Humidity Appendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Europe Mail Address Appendix H Contact Information