Linksys WRT160N - Manual (Page 28)

Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
27 Wireless-N Broadband Router
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 Linksys website,
www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.
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 button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router
and its current settings.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version This is the version number of the
Router’s current firmware.
Firmware Verification This shows the MD5 value
generated during code compilation.
Current Time This shows the time set on the Router.
Internet MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address,
as seen by your ISP.
Host Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on
the Basic Setup screen.
Domain Name If required by your ISP, this was entered
on the Basic Setup screen.
Internet Connection
This section shows the current network information
stored in the Router. The information varies depending on
the Internet connection type selected on the Basic Setup
screen.
Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.
Status > Local Network
The Local Network screen displays information about the
local, wired network.