Administration > Firmware Upgrade; Status > Router - Linksys WRT160NL User Manual

Chapter 3
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.linksysbycisco.com.
Please select a file to upgrade the firmware
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.
Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
Router Information
Firmware Version
current firmware is displayed.
Firmware Verification
that you have valid firmware is displayed.
Current Time
Internet MAC Address
seen by your ISP, is displayed.
Host Name
was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).
Domain Name
Click
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.
Advanced Configuration
Status > Router
The version number of the Router's
The unique identifier that verifies
The time set on the Router is displayed.
The Router's MAC Address, as
The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it
The Domain Name of the Router is
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