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Linksys WRT54GS manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware, Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

The Broadband 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.Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen, will appear.

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

4.Then, click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware.

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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Linksys WRT54GS manual Appendix C Upgrading Firmware, Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware

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 Router’s Back Panel List of Figures21 Additional Information Hardware Button 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Figure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterBack Panel Cisco logo Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Router Connecting One Router to AnotherWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen Cable or Dhcp Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status ScreenStatic IP DSL PPPoEPptp L2TP Telstra 16 Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen18 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature24 Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 26 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 27 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless SettingsWPA-PSK WEP 128-Bit WEP 64-Bit33 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 34 Setup Wizard’s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook37 Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Packet a funit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsRouter IP 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Setup Tab Advanced Routing16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Security19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 21 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter23 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 24 Security Tab Firewall Security Tab FirewallPptp a VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol Security Tab VPN PassthroughTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessUrl the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network30 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringQoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZDevice Priority Ethernet Port PriorityApplication Port Priority Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Management36 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults41 Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Config Management42 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router43 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network45 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster My power LED will not stop flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingCannot connect to the Internet How do I turn on SpeedBooster on my router? My wireless-G speed seems to be slowFrequently Asked Questions Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Temp Warranty Years LimitedOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationFrance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix J Contact Information