Linksys RV016 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

10/100 16-Port VPN Router

Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

You can use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, if you do so, you may lose the

settings you have configured on the Router.

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

1. Click the System Management Tab and then the Firmware Upgrade page.

2. Click the Firmware Download from Linksys Web Site button.

3. Select the Router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options.

4. Extract the file on your computer.

5. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, shown in Figure B-1, enter the location of the extracted firmware upgrade

file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

6. Click the Firmware Upgrade Right Now button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure B-1: Upgrade Firmware

Contents

Main Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this Guide Table of Contents Appendix A: Troubleshooting 82 Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router 100 Page List of Figures Page Page Page Page Page Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Whats in this Guide? Page Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs The Use of IP Addresses Why do I need a VPN? What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Computer to VPN Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel LEDs Ports Button Page Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Connection Instructions Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Page Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router System Summary Tab Setup Tab DHCP Tab System Management Tab Port Management Tab Page How to Access the Web-based Utility System Summary Tab System Information Configuration Port Statistics Network Setting Status Firewall Setting Status VPN Setting Status Log Setting Status Setup Tab - Network Network LAN Setting WAN Setti ng WAN Setting Table Obtain an IP Automatically Static IP PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) DMZ Setting Setup Tab - Password Setup Tab - Time Automatic Manual Setup Tab - DMZ Host Setup Tab - Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Port Triggering Setup Tab - UPnP Setup Tab - One-to-One NAT Setup Tab - MAC Clone Setup Tab - DDNS Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Dynamic Routing Static Routing Page DHCP Tab - Setup Setup Dynamic IP Static IP Page DHCP Tab - Status Status Client Table System Management Tab - Multi-WAN Load Balance Intelligent Balancer (Auto Mode) IP Group (By Users) Page System Management Tab - SNMP System Management Tab - Diagnostic DNS Name Lookup Ping System Management Tab - Factory Default System Management Tab - Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Download System Management Tab - Restart System Management Tab - Setting Backup Import Configuration File Export Configuration File Port Management Tab - Port Setup Basic Per Port Config. Table Port Management Tab - Port Status Firewall Tab - General Firewall Tab - Access Rules Add a New Rule Firewall Tab - Content Filter VPN Tab - Summary Tunnel Status GroupVPN Status VPN Tab - Gateway to Gateway Add a New Tunnel Local Group Setup Local Security Gateway Type Local Security Group Type Remote Group Setup Remote Security Gateway Type Remote Security Group Type IPSec Setup IKE with Preshared Key Manual Advanced VPN Tab - Client to Gateway Add a New Tunnel Group VPN Local Group Setup Local Security Gateway Type (not applicable to Group VPNs) Local Security Group Type Remote Client Setup for a VPN Tunnel Remote Client Remote Client Setup for a Group VPN Remote Client IPSec Setup IKE with Preshared Key Manual (not applicable to Group VPNs) Advanced Page VPN Tab - VPN Pass Through Log Tab - System Log Syslog E-mail Log Setting Alert Log General Log Log Tab - System Statistics Wizard Tab Basic Setup Change Number of WAN Ports Modify the Routers Network Settings Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE Page Access Rule Setup Page Page Support Tab Manual Linksys Web Site Logout Tab Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and Millennium: For Windows 2000: For Windows XP: For Windows 98 and Millennium: For Windows 2000: For Windows XP: Page Page Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher: For Netscape 4.7 or higher: Page Page Frequently Asked Questions Page Page Page Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Routers Web-based Utility Appendix D: Physical Setup of the Router Setting up the Router Placement of the Router Rack-Mounting the Router Page Wall-Mounting the Router Page Appendix E: Battery Replacement Replacing a Lithium Battery Appendix F: Windows Help Appendix G: Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Appendix H: Specifications Appendix I: Warranty Information Appendix J: Regulatory Information Appendix K: Contact Information