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Linksys WRT160N - Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Firmware Upgrade Manual

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Firmware updates are regularly posted on the Cisco website. These updates may include bug fixes and functionality
enhancements to the router. If you are experiencing problems with your router, you may upgrade or re-flash the
firmware to fix them.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the upgrade, your computer must have an active Internet connection. It is
strongly recommended that you use a wired computer when upgrading the router's firmware.
It is also important for you to determine the model number of your router to identify which set of instructions will be
suitable for your concern. For instructions on getting your router's model number, click here. Below is the list of
wired and wireless routers with their corresponding firmware file format:
Model
Number
BEFSR11
EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router
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SETTINGS.......................................................................................... 9
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SETTINGS........................................................................................ 26
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Product Description
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Router Firmware Upgrade Contents Linksys CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION OF YOUR ROUTER ..............5 DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE ........................ 5 TAKING NOTE OF YOUR CURRENT SETTINGS..................9 PERFORMING THE UPGRADE ........................9 COMPLETING THE FIRMWARE UPGRADE ....................13 Valet CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION OF YOUR ROUTER ..............
  • Page 2 - .zip Dealing with a Zipped File with 4-Port Switch v4.2 - .bin Format v4.1 - .bin v4.0 - .bin Linksys v3.0 - .bin v2.0 - .bin v1.0 - .bin BEFSR41W EtherFast® Cable/DSL .zip Dealing with a Zipped File...
  • Page 3 RT41-BU Wired Broadband Router .bin Linksys WMR200N MoCA Router (WMR200N) .bin Linksys WRH54G Wireless-G Home Router .zip Dealing with a Zipped File Format WRK54G Wireless-G Broadband Router .bin Linksys WRT100 RangePlus Wireless Router .bin Linksys WRT110 RangePlus Wireless Router .bin...
  • Page 4 WRT54G3Gv2- Wireless-G Router for .bin Linksys 3G/UMTS Broadband WRT54G3Gv2- Wireless-G Router for Mobile No Firmware download available WRT54G3G- Wireless-G Router for .bin Linksys 3G/UMTS Broadband WRT54GC Wireless-G Router for .zip Dealing with a Zipped File 3G/UMTS Broadband Format WRT54GH Wireless-G Broadband Router...

  • Page 5: Checking The Firmware Version Of Your Router

    Safari. Enter your router’s IP Address on the address bar, then press [Enter]. When the login prompt appears, enter your router’s User name and Password. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is “192.168.1.1”. For instructions on how to check the IP address of your router, click here.
  • Page 6 Step 1: Go to the Cisco HomeSupport page. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your router then press [Enter]. For instructions on getting your router’s model number, click here. NOTE: In this example, we used the E4200. Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab.
  • Page 7 Step 5: Click Download under Firmware to download the latest firmware of your router. NOTE: If the current firmware version of your router matches the one found online, upgrading is not necessary. Step 6: Click Save in the File Download dialog box that appears, choose an accessible directory such as the Desktop and click Save.
  • Page 8 NOTE: Image may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. If you're using a Mac computer, click Download in the dialogue box that appears. When the download has been completed, click the red button to close the window.

  • Page 9: Taking Note Of Your Current Settings

    The name of the file may vary depending on the firmware file of your router. Taking note of your current settings After upgrading the router’s firmware, a reset needs to be done which will require you to reconfigure your settings from scratch.
  • Page 10 Step 3: Click the Firmware Upgrade sub-tab then click the Browse button. Step 4: Locate the firmware then click Open.
  • Page 11 Refer to the following image for Mac OS:...
  • Page 12 Step 5: Click the Start Upgrade button.

  • Page 13: Completing The Firmware Upgrade

    Step 6: Once the upgrade is complete, the following message will appear. Click on Continue. Completing the firmware upgrade Step 1: Close Internet Explorer or Safari. Step 2: Press and hold the Reset button of your router for 10 seconds. NOTE: If the image of your router is different from the one shown above, consult your router documentation for the location of the reset button.

  • Page 14: Valet

    Safari. Enter your hotspot’s IP Address on the address bar, then press [Enter]. Once the login prompt appears, enter your router’s User name and Password. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is “192.168.1.1”. To view instructions on how to check the IP address of your router, click here.

  • Page 15: Downloading The Firmware

    Downloading the firmware Step 1: Go to the Cisco HomeSupport page. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your hotspot then press [Enter]. For instructions on getting your hotspot’s model number, click here. NOTE: In this example, we used the M10 Valet Hotspot. Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab.
  • Page 16 Step 5: Click Download under Firmware to download the latest firmware of your hotspot. NOTE: If the current firmware version of your hotspot matches the one found online, upgrading is not necessary. Step 6: Click Save in the File Download dialog box that appears, choose an accessible directory such as the Desktop and click Save.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Image may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. If you're using a Mac computer, click Download in the dialogue box that appears. Once the download has been completed, click the red button to close the window. Click Save to save the file.

  • Page 18: Taking Note Of Your Current Settings

    Taking note of your current settings After upgrading the hotspot’s firmware, a reset needs to be done which will require you to reconfigure your settings from scratch. Be sure to note down important settings before resetting the hotspot and use it as basis for reconfiguring the router later.
  • Page 19 Refer to the following image for Mac OS:...
  • Page 20 Step 5: Click the Start Upgrade button. Step 6: Once the upgrade is complete, the following message will appear. Click on Continue.

  • Page 21: Completing The Firmware Upgrade

    Powercycle the hotspot. To do this, unplug the power cord and wait 30 seconds before plugging it back in. The firmware upgrade process is now complete. DEALING WITH A ZIPPED FILE FORMAT For older Linksys routers, the downloadable firmware format is usually in a zipped file form.

  • Page 22: Checking The Firmware Version Of Your Router

    Safari. Enter your router’s IP Address on the address bar, then press [Enter]. When the login prompt appears, enter your router’s User name and Password. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is “192.168.1.1”. To view instructions on how to check the IP address of your router, click here.
  • Page 23 NOTE: In this example, we used the WRT54G. Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab. Step 4: Click the drop-down arrow and select the correct version of your router. To learn how to check the hardware version, click here.
  • Page 24 Step 5: Click Download under Firmware to download the latest firmware of your router. NOTE: If the current firmware version of your router matches the one found online, upgrading is not necessary. Step 6: Click Save in the File Download dialog box that appears, choose an accessible directory such as the Desktop and click Save.
  • Page 25 NOTE: Image may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. If you're using a Mac computer, click Download in the dialogue box that appears. Once the download has been completed, click the red button to close the Downloads window.

  • Page 26: Taking Note Of Your Current Settings

    The name of the file may vary depending on the firmware file of your router. Step 7: Double-click the .zip file and extract its contents to a single folder or to the Desktop. If you're using a Mac computer, the file would be extracted automatically. Taking note of your current settings After upgrading the router’s firmware, a reset needs to be done which will require you to reconfigure your settings from scratch.
  • Page 27 Step 3: Click the Firmware Upgrade sub-tab then click the Browse button. Step 4: Locate the firmware then click Open.
  • Page 28 Refer to the following image for Mac OS: Step 5: Click the Upgrade button.
  • Page 29 Step 6: When the upgrade is complete, the following message will appear. Click on Continue.

  • Page 30: Completing The Firmware Upgrade

    Completing the firmware upgrade Step 1: Close Internet Explorer or Safari. Step 2: Press and hold the Reset button of your router for 10 seconds. NOTE: If the image of your router is different from the one shown above, consult your router documentation for the location of the reset button.

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