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2 remote access, 3 firmware upgrade – Billion Electric Company BIPAC 7300(G) User Manual

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4.3.3.2 Remote Access

To temporarily permit remote administration of the router (i.e. from outside your LAN), select

a time period the router permits remote access for and click Enable. You may change other

configuration options for the web administration interface using Device Management

options in the Advanced section of the GUI.

4.3.3.3 Firmware Upgrade

Your router’s “firmware” is the software that allows it to operate and provides all its

functionality. Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the software

it runs. Over time this software may be improved and modified. Your router allows you to

upgrade the software it runs to take advantage of these changes.

Clicking on Browse allows you to select the new firmware image file you have downloaded

to your PC. Once the correct file is selected, click Upgrade to update the firmware in your

router.

Restart Router with:

To choose “Factory Default Setting” or “Current Settings” that user

want.

New Firmware Image:

Type in the location of the file you wish to upload in this field or

click Browse ... to find it.

Browse...: Click Browse... to find the

.afw file you wish to upload. Remember that you

must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.

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DO NOT power down the router or interrupt the firmware upgrade while it

is still in process. Improper operation may damage the router. Please see

section 2.4 for emergency recovery procedures.

Upgrade: Click upgrade to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two

minutes.