Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.
Upgrade Firmware
Please select a file to upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Then click Upgrade and follow the
Status > Router
The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version This is the Router’s current firmware.
Firmware Verification This is a unique identifer that verifies that you have valid firmware.
Current Time This shows the time, as you set on the Setup tab.
Internet MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.
Server Name This is the specific name that will be used for the network storage FTP and Media Server. You entered this name on the Storage > Administration tab.
Host Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.
Domain Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.
Internet Connection
Connection Type
This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.
Select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.
Click Refresh to update the
Status > Local Network
The Status > Local Network screen displays information about the local network.
Status > Local Network
Local Network
Local MAC Address The MAC Address of the Router’s local interface is displayed here.
Router IP Address This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network.
Subnet Mask The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here.
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 beginning IP address is shown here.
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