Linksys BEFSX41 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 2
Advanced Configuration
18 Broadband Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
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 Factory Defaults To reset the Router’s settings
to the default values, select Yes and click Save Settings.
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.
Upgrade Firmware
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s
firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.
Please select a file to upgrade Click Browse and select
the extracted firmware upgrade file.
Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file,
click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router
and its current settings.
Status > Router
Information
Firmware Version This is the version number of the
Router’s current firmware.
MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen
by your ISP.
Status
Login Type The type of your Internet connection is
displayed here.
Internet IP Address Your current IP address is shown
here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The Router’s Subnet
Mask and Default Gateway addresses are displayed here
for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS 1-3 Shown here is the DNS (Domain Name System)
IP address currently used by the Router.
Current Time As selected from the Setup tab, this will
show the current time in your time zone.