Linksys WRT310N Administration Factory Defaults, Administration Firmware Upgrade, Diagnostics

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Diagnostics

Ping Test

The Ping test checks the status of a connection.

IP or URL Address  Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test.

Packet Size  Enter the packet size you want to use. The default is 32 bytes.

Times to Ping  Enter many times you wish to test it.

Start to Ping  To run the test, click this button. The Ping Test screen will show if the test was successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.

Diagnostics > Ping

Traceroute Test

The Traceroute test tests the performance of a connection.

IP or URL Address  Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test.

Start to Traceroute  To run the test, click this button. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.

Diagnostics > Traceroute

Administration > Factory Defaults

The Administration > 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 default values, click this button 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.

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