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Wireless-N Router
Linksys E1000
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Firmware Upgrade
Before upgrading the firmware, download the
Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website,
www.linksys.com/support .
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 .
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the upgrade
process . You should not turn off the power or
press the Reset button during the upgrade
process . Doing so may disable the Router .
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 of the
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 .
For a DHCP connection, select Release IP Address or
Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew
a DHCP lease . For a PPPoE or similar connection, select
Connect or Disconnect as appropriate to connect to or
disconnect from the Internet .
Click Refresh to update the on-screen information .
Status > Local Network
The
Local Network
screen displays information about the
local network .
Status > Local Network
Local Network
Local MAC Address
The MAC address of the Router’s
local, wired interface is displayed .
Router IP Address
The Router’s IP address, as it appears
on your local network, is displayed .
Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed .
DHCP Server
DHCP Server
The status of the Router’s DHCP server
function is displayed .
Start IP Address
For the range of IP addresses that can
be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP
address is displayed .
End IP Address
For the range of IP addresses that can
be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP
address is displayed .