Linksys WRT310N manual Status Router, Status Local Network, Firmware Upgrade, Router Information

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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 on-screen instructions.

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.

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 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 here.

Router IP Address  This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network.

Subnet Mask  This shows the Subnet Mask of the Router.

DHCP Server

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

Start IP Address  For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is shown here.

End IP Address  For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is shown here.

DHCP Clients Table  Click this button to view a list of PCs that are using the Router as a DHCP server.

DHCP Clients Table

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