Linksys E2000 Administration Factory Defaults, Administration Firmware Upgrade, Status Router

Linksys E2000

Administration > Factory Defaults

The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings..

Administration > Factory Defaults

NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures.. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings..

Factory Defaults

Restore All Settings  To reset the Router’s settings to the defaults, click this option and then follow the on-screen instructions.. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored..

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..

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

Firmware Upgrade

Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website, www.linksys.com/support..

Please select a file to upgrade the firmware  Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file..

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

WARNING: Do not interrupt the upgrade process.. You should not turn off the power or press the Reset button during the upgrade process.. Doing so may disable the Router..

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 of the firmware is displayed..

Current Time  This 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)..

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