Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless-N Home Router
Firmware Upgrade
Before  upgrading  the  firmware,  download  the  Router’s 
firmware  upgrade  file  from  the  Linksys  website,  
www.linksysbycisco.com.
Please select  a  file to  upgrade  To select  the  firmware 
upgrade  file,  click  Browse  and  follow  the  on-screen 
instructions.
Start  to  Upgrade  After  you  have  selected  the 
appropriate file, click this button, and f
ollow the on-screen 
instructions.
 
WARNING:  The  firmware  upgrade  must  not 
be interrupted; do not reboot or power off the 
Router during the firmware upgrade.
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router 
and its current settings.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version  The  version  number  of  the  Router’s 
current firmware is displayed.
Boot Code Version  The version number of the Router’s 
boot code is displayed.
Firmware  Verification  The  unique  identifier  of  the 
firmware is displayed.
Current Time  The time set on the Router is displayed.
Internet  MAC  Address  The  Router’s  MAC  Address,  as 
seen by your ISP, is displayed.
Host Name  The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it 
was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).
Domain  Name  The  Domain  Name  of  the  Router  is 
displayed  (if  it  was  entered  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup 
screen).
Internet Connection
This  section  shows  the  current  network  information 
stored in the Router. The information varies depending on 
the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic 
Setup screen.
Select  Release  IP  Address  or  Renew  IP  Address  as 
appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease.
Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.
Status > Local Network
The Local Network screen displays information about the 
local, wired network.
Status > Local Network
Local Network
Local  MAC  Address  The  MAC  address  of  the  Router’s 
local, wired interface is displayed.
Router IP Address  The Router’s IP address, as it appears 
on your local network, is displayed.
Subnet  Mask  The  Subnet  Mask  of  the  Router  is 
displayed.
DHCP Server
DHCP  Server  The  status  of  the  Router’s  DHCP  server 
function is displayed.
Start IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can 
be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP 
address is displayed.
End IP  Address  For the  range of  IP addresses  that can 
be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP 
address is displayed.
DHCP  Clients Table  Click  this  button  to  view  a  list  of 
computers or other devices that are using the Router as 
a DHCP server.