You can save your current configuration by using this feature� Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or
changed� It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update�
2±
A window will open that allows you to select the location in which
to save the configuration file� Select a location� There are no
restrictions on the file name; however, be sure to name the file
so you can locate it yourself later� When you have selected the
location and entered the file name, click “Save”�
1±
Click “Save”� A window called “File Download” will open�
Click “Save”�
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When the save is complete, you will see the window below� Click
“Close”� The configuration is now saved�
Restore Previous Settings
This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration�
1±
Click “Browse”� A window will open that allows you to select the
location of the configuration file� Locate the configuration file,
“config�bin”, and double-click on it�
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Then, click “Open”�
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Checking for a New Version of Firmware
The “Check Firmware”
(1)
button allows you to instantly check for a new
version of firmware� When you click the button, a new browser window
will appear informing you that either no new firmware is available or that
there is a new version available� If a new version is available, you will
have the option to download it�
Updating Firmware
From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Router’s
firmware� Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to
problems that may have existed� When Belkin releases new firmware,
you can download the firmware from the Belkin website and update your
Router’s firmware to the latest version�
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Downloading a New Version of Firmware
If you click the “Check Firmware” button and a new version of firmware is available, you will see a screen similar to the one below�
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To download the new version of firmware, click “Download”�
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A window will open that allows you to select the location where you
want to save the firmware file� Select a location� You can name the
file anything you want, or use the default name� Be sure to locate
the file in a place where you can locate it yourself later� When you
have selected the location, click “Save”�
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When the save is complete, you will see the following window�
Click “Close”� The download of the firmware is complete� To
update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the
Router’s Firmware”�
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In the “Firmware Update” page, click “Browse”
(2)
� A window
will open that allows you to select the location of the firmware
update file�
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Browse to the firmware file you downloaded� Select the file by
double-clicking on the file name�
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The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name
of the firmware file you just selected� Click “Update”�
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You will be asked if you are
sure you want to continue�
Click “OK”�
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You will see one more message� This message tells you that the
Router may not respond for as long as one minute as the firmware
is loaded into the Router and the Router is rebooted� Click “OK”�
A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen� When the
countdown reaches zero, the Router firmware update will be complete�
The Router home page should appear automatically� If not, type in
the Router’s address (default = 192�168�2�1) into the navigation bar of
19216811.live