Appendix C Upgrading Firmware | Linksys WRT54G-TM guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router

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 Firmware Upgrade, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear.

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

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

6. Then click the Upgrade button and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Router’s Back Panel 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back Panel Front Panel DMZ Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Connecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Connecting Another Router Connecting Your Network Devices Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Password Screen Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet Setup PPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP Setup Tab Ddns 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Setting Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab Firewall Security Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policy To create an Inbound Traffic policy Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Application Port Priority Administration Tab Management Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Diagnostics 39 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab Router 45 Status Tab Router Status Tab Local Network 46 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless 48 Status Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Frequently Asked Questions Power LED keeps flashingWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode? What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IP Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications WRT54G Operating Temp Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix J Contact Information