Linksys WRT120N Status Router, Status Local Network, Advanced Configuration, Firmware Upgrade

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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  To select the firmware upgrade file, click Browse and follow the on-screen instructions.

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

WARNING: The firmware upgrade must not be interrupted; do not reboot or power off the Router during the firmware upgrade.

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.

Boot Code Version  The version number of the Router’s boot code is displayed.

Firmware Verification  The unique identifier of the 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.

Status > Local Network

The Local Network screen displays information about the local, wired network.

Status > Local Network

Local Network

Local MAC Address  The MAC address of the Router’s local, wired interface is displayed.

Router IP Address  The Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network, is displayed.

Subnet Mask  The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed.

DHCP Server

DHCP Server  The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed.

Start IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.

End IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed.

DHCP Clients Table  Click this button to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server.

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