Appendix C Upgrading Firmware | Linksys WRT54G3G-VN guide

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband

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 the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/downloads.

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.

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

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Router’s Ports 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s Ports Router’s LEDs Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s Data Card Slot Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview Connect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Diagram for Connection to Another Router Connect Your Computer Placement Options Stand Option Wall-Mount Option 11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Password Screen Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup Status Static IP Connection Type Optional Settings L2TP Connection Type Router IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting 11 Time Setting Mobile Network Status Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Data Card Status TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Dynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Static Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless Security AES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Security Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Triggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Device Priority Application Priority Wireless QoSEthernet Port Priority UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Administration Tab Log Log Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Mobile Network 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Internet Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Power LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum? What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? How do I reset the Router? What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router? How do I connect to the mobile network? How do I know which mobile network I am using? Whom should I call if there is a question or problem? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband