Help - Linksys Instant Wireless BEFW11S4 User Manual

Help

The Help tab, as shown in Figure 5-13, contains links to all of the Utility's inter-
nal support documentation, a link to Linksys's website, and the application that
upgrades the Router's firmware. To utility these links, you must have an active
Internet connection.
Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for
Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products.
For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear
in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your
computer, click the Adobe Website link to download this software.
Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. Do not upgrade
your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point.
To upgrade the Router's firmware:
1. Access the Help tab and click Upgrade Firmware. A new page, shown in
Figure 5-14, will appear.
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Figure 5-13
Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch
® Series
2. Click the Browse button and find the firmware upgrade file that you
downloaded from the Linksys website. Double-click the upgrade file.
This will place the file into the "File Path:" field.
3. When the correct file is in the "File Path:" field, click the Upgrade but-
ton and follow the instructions there. This will complete your firmware
upgrade.
Filters
Important: In order to upgrade the Router's firmware, you
must use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or higher. Upgrading the firmware may cause
the Router to be reset to the factory defaults. Make a record of
all settings before attempting the upgrade.
Figure 5-14
Important: Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process in
any way or power down the Router while the upgrade is in
progress as this could damage the Router.
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