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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT
The
FACTORY DEFAULT
screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the
Restore Factory Defaults
button.
Click on
SAVE SETTINGS
to confirm your choice. Click on
CANCEL CHANGES
if you do not want to reset the Router’s
settings to the Factory Defaults.
Figure 5-32: ADMINISTRATION Tab -
FACTORY DEFAULT
NOTE:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and
have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-
enter all of your configuration settings.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming 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.
Firmware Upgrade
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. After you have selected the appropriate file, click
UPGRADE
and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Figure 5-33: ADMINISTRATION Tab -FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
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.
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.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The STATUS Tab - ROUTER
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming 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 Status
Firmware Version
. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware.
NAT
. This shows whether the NAT is enabled or disabled.
Current Time
. This shows the time set on the Router.
System Up Time
. This displays the amount of time the system has been operating in this session.
Internet Connections
Connection Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask
. The Router’s Subnet Mask for DHCP and static IP connections is displayed here.
Default Gateway
. The Default Gateway address is displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNSIP Address
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.
Click the
Renew
button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet
port—with a new IP address. (Available for a DHCP connection).
Click the
Release
button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.
(Available for a DHCP connection.)
Click
REFRESH
to update the on-screen information.
Figure 5-34: STATUS Tab - ROUTER
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK
The
LOCAL NETWORK
screen displays information about the local network.
Local Network Status
MAC Address
. The MAC Address of the Router’s local interface is displayed here.
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 Client Table
button to view the DHCP Routing Table. It lists computers and
other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list displays each Hardware Address,
Assigned IP Address, Host Name, and Expired Time (how many seconds are left for the current IP address). To
retrieve the most up-to-date information, click
REFRESH
. To exit this screen and return to the
Local Network
screen, click
CLOSE WINDOW
.
Figure 5-35: STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK
Figure 5-36: DHCP Client Table - Routing Table
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
The STATUS Tab - WIRELESS NETWORK
The
WIRELESS NETWORK
screen displays the status information of your wireless network.
Wireless Status
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.
SSID (Network Name)
. Displayed here is the name of the wireless network or SSID.
Channel
. Displayed here is the Channel selected on the
Basic Wireless Settings
screen.
Encryption Mode
.
Displayed here is the Encryption Mode setting selected on the
Wireless Security
screen.
Click
REFRESH
to update the on-screen information.
Figure 5-37: STATUS Tab - WIRELESS NETWORK

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