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Page 33: Advanced configuration, Firmware upgrade, Router information, Internet connection

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link

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.linksysbycisco.com.

Please select a file to upgrade the firmware

Click

Browse and select the 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

The version number of the Router’s

current firmware is displayed.

Firmware Verification

The unique identifier that verifies

that you have valid firmware is displayed.

Current Time

The 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).

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 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 on-screen information.

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