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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Administration Tab - 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.
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com
. Then extract the file.
Upgrade Firmware
Please Select a File to Upgrade
. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or
click the
Browse
button to find this file.
Start to Upgrade
. After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
NOTE:
The Router may lose the settings you have customized. 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.
download
: to receive a file transmitted over a network.
firmware
: the programming code
that runs a networking device.
upgrade
: to replace existing software or
firmware with a newer version.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Router
Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will
vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the
Setup
screen.
Router Information
Firmware Version
. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.
Current Time
. This shows the time set on the Router.
Internet MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.
Host Name
. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the
Basic Setup
screen.
Domain Name
. If required by your ISP, this was entered on the
Basic Setup
screen.
Internet Connection
Connection Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
For dial-up style connections such as PPPoE or PPTP, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection
and you want to establish an Internet connection.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here
for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS1-3
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
MTU
. Shown here is the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting for the Router.
IP Address Release
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
IP Address Renew
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the
device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information. For more information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Router
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The
Local Network
screen displays information about the local network.
Local Network
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s local interface is displayed here.
Router IP Address
. This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network.
Subnet Mask
. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here.
DHCP Server
. The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed here.
Start IP Address
. For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the beginning IP address
is shown here.
End IP Address
. For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is
shown here.
DHCP Client Table
. Click the
DHCP Clients Table
button to view the DHCP Client Table. It lists computers and
other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list can be sorted by Client Name,
Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired Time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To
remove a DHCP client, click the
Delete
button. To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click the
Refresh
button. To exit this screen and return to the
Local Network
screen, click the
Close
button.
For more information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Local Network
Figure 5-50: Status Tab - Local Network
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Wireless-N Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
The
Wireless
screen displays the status information of your wireless network.
Wireless
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless interface is displayed here.
Mode
. Displayed here is the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-N Only, Wireless-G Only, Wireless-B Only, or
Disabled) used by the network.
Network Name (SSID)
. Displayed here is the name of the wireless network or SSID.
Radio Band
. Displayed here is the Radio Band setting selected on the
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
Wide Channel
. Displayed here is the Wide Channel setting selected on the
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
Standard Channel
. Shown here is the Standard Channel setting selected on the
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
Security
. Displayed here is the wireless security method used by the Router.
SSID Broadcast
. Displayed here is the status of the SSID Broadcast feature.
For more information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Wireless
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-N Broadband Router
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.”
Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router.
Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys
website at www.linksys.com.
Common Problems and Solutions
1.
I’m trying to access the Router’s Web-based Utility, but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a
screen saying, “404 Forbidden.”
If you are using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps until you see the Web-based Utility’s login
screen (Netscape Navigator will require similar steps):
1.
Click
File
. Make sure
Work Offline
is NOT checked.
2.
Press
CTRL + F5
. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages,
not cached ones.
3.
Click
Tools
. Click
Internet Options
. Click the
Security
tab. Click the
Default level
button. Make sure
the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the
OK
button.
2.
I need to set a static IP address on a PC.
You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps:
•
For Windows 98SE and Me:
1.
Click
Start
,
Settings
, and
Control Panel
. Double-click
Network
.
2.
In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP-> associated with your
Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line
with no association to an Ethernet adapter. Highlight it and click the
Properties
button.
3.
In the TCP/IP properties window, select the
IP address
tab, and select
Specify an IP address
. Enter
a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.
Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device.
4.
Click the
Gateway
tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter
192.168.1.1
, which is the default IP
address of the Router. Click the
Add
button to accept the entry.
5.
Click the
DNS
tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain
names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your
ISP has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website
for the information.
6.
Click the
OK
button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click
Close
or the
OK
button for the Network
window.
7.
Restart the computer when asked.

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