Appendix C Upgrading Firmware | Linksys WRT350N guide

Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions:

1.Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com.

2.Extract the firmware file on your computer.

3.Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the Administration tab.

4.Click the Firmware Upgrade tab, and the Firmware Upgrade screen will appear.

5.Enter the location of the firmware's file, or click the Browse button to find the file.

6.Click the Start to Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents

Wireless- N Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Router’s Back Panel List of Figures 25 VPN Passthrough 59 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network Layout Internet Back Panel Top Panel Front Panel Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Setup Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkOverview Storage WirelessAccess Restrictions Security Status How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Administration Static IP Internet SetupAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet Connection Type Pptp Telstra Cable Optional SettingsPacket a unit of data sent over a network Dhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time Setting Ddns Service Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org TZO.com 10 Setup Tab TZO.com MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Static Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing 13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings PSK2-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK-Personal PSK2-Enterprise PSK-Enterprise Radius MAC Address Filter List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access Restrictions Advanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web Filter VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Erase Disk Storage Tab DiskDisk Management Disk Detail Create Share Storage Tab ShareShare Management Shares Group Management Storage Tab AdministrationBasic User Management 33 User Properties Database SetupStorage Tab Media Server UPnP Media Server FTP Server AccessShare Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 40 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority 47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device Summary Remote Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Web Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log 55 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Diagnostics Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory Defaults Upgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network 63 Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End Port Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model Appendix G Specifications Storage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Operating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide