Administration > factory defaults, Administration > firmware upgrade, Status > router – Linksys E2000 User Manual

Page 36: Factory defaults, Firmware upgrade, Router information

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Advanced Wireless-N Router

Linksys E2000

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

Administration > Factory Defaults

The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the

Router’s configuration to its factory default settings .

Administration > Factory Defaults

NOTE:

Do not restore the factory defaults unless

you are having difficulties with the Router and

have exhausted all other troubleshooting

measures . Once the Router is reset, you will have

to re-enter all of your configuration settings .

Factory Defaults

Restore All Settings

To reset the Router’s settings to the

defaults, click this option and then follow the on-screen

instructions . Any settings you have saved will be lost

when the default settings are restored .

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the

Router’s firmware . Do not upgrade the firmware unless

you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new

firmware has a feature you want to use .

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

NOTE:

The Router may lose the settings

you have customized . Before you upgrade

its firmware, write down all of your custom

settings . After you upgrade its firmware, you

will have to re-enter all of your configuration

settings .

Firmware Upgrade

Before upgrading the firmware, download the

Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website,

www.linksys.com/support .

Please select a file to upgrade the firmware

Click

Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file .

Start to Upgrade

After you have selected the appropriate

file, click this option, and follow the on-screen instructions .

WARNING:

Do not interrupt the upgrade

process . You should not turn off the power or

press the Reset button during the upgrade

process . Doing so may disable the Router .

Status > Router

The Router screen displays information about the Router

and its current settings .

Status > Router

Router Information

Firmware Version

The version number of the Router’s

current firmware is displayed .

Firmware Verification

The unique identifier of the

firmware is displayed .

Current Time

This time set on the Router is displayed .

Internet MAC Address

The Router’s MAC Address, as

seen by your ISP, is displayed .

Host Name

The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it

was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen) .

Domain Name

The Domain Name of the Router is

displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup

screen) .

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