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Chapter 7: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility
Firmware Upgrade
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch
Firmware Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware.
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.
Upgrade Firmware
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Please select a file to upgrade. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or
click the Browse button to find this file.
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Upgrade. After you have selected the appropriate file, click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
For further help on this tab, click the Help button.
Router
When you click the Status tab, you will see the Router screen (see Figure 7-30). It displays information about the
Router and its settings.
Information
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Firmware Version. This shows the installed version and date of the firmware.
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MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Status
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Login Type. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Note: If you upgrade the Router’s firmware, you may lose its configuration settings.
Note: The information provided and buttons available may vary depending on the Router’s settings.
Figure 7-29: Firmware Upgrade
Figure 7-30: Router