Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit 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 customised. 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.