Linksys E4200 - Manual (Page 74)

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Maintaining and Monitoring Linksys E-Series
To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button:
CAUTIon
Whenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be
lost .
1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the
Reset button on the bottom of your router for 5-10 seconds .
E1200, E1500, E2500, and E3200 Reset Button
E4200 Reset Button
To reset your router to factory defaults using the browser-based utility:
Administration > Factory Defaults
1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 25) .
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page .
3. Click Restore Factory Defaults .
A confirmation window opens .
4. Click oK .
How to upgrade the router’s firmware
For ALL
Why would I need to upgrade my router’s firmware? Linksys may periodically
publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your
router .
IMPoRTAnT
Do not interrupt the upgrade process . You should not turn off the
router or press the Reset button during the upgrade . Doing so may
permanently disable the router .
If you are upgrading from a laptop computer, make sure that the
laptop is connected to a power source or that the battery is fully
charged .
Disable your computer’s Sleep mode . It might interrupt the
upgrade process .
If you are upgrading from a computer with a wireless network
connection, make sure that you have strong wireless signal
strength . If not, move your computer closer to your router .
TIPS
Each time you run Cisco Connect, it checks for software updates
and installs them, if available . Use the following instructions only if
you don’t run Cisco Connect .