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.linksys.com. Then extract the file.
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 button, and follow the
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.
Firmware Verification This shows the MD5 value generated during code compilation.
Current Time This shows the time set on the Router.
Internet MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.
Host Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.
Domain Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the 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 Basic Setup screen.
Click Refresh to update the
Status > Local Network
The Local Network screen displays information about the local, wired network.
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