How To Upgrade The Router's Firmware - Linksys E1500 User Manual

Linksys E-Series
To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button:
CAUTIon
Whenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be
lost
1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the
Reset button on the bottom of your router for 5-10 seconds
E1200, E1500, E2500, and E3200 Reset Button
E4200 Reset Button
To reset your router to factory defaults using the browser-based utility:
Administration > Factory Defaults
1. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based
utility" on page 23)
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page
3. Click Restore Factory Defaults
A confirmation window opens
4. Click oK

How to upgrade the router's firmware

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Why would I need to upgrade my router's firmware? Linksys may periodically
publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your
router
IMPoRTAnT
Do not interrupt the upgrade process You should not turn off the
router or press the Reset button during the upgrade Doing so may
permanently disable the router
If you are upgrading from a laptop computer, make sure that the
laptop is connected to a power source or that the battery is fully
charged
Disable your computer's Sleep mode It might interrupt the
upgrade process
If you are upgrading from a computer with a wireless network
connection, make sure that you have strong wireless signal
strength If not, move your computer closer to your router
TIPS
Each time you run Cisco Connect, it checks for software updates
and installs them, if available Use the following instructions only if
you don't run Cisco Connect
Maintaining and Monitoring
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