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Administration > Factory Defaults, Administration > Firmware Upgrade, Status > Router

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Linksys E2000 Administration > Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router's configuration to its factory default settings. Administration > Factory Defaults 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. Factory Defaults Restore All Settings To reset the Router's settings to the defaults, click this option and then follow the on-screen instructions. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Administration > 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. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the website, www.linksys.com/support. Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file, click this option, and follow the on-screen instructions. WARNING: Do not interrupt the upgrade process. You should not turn off the power or press the Reset button during the upgrade process. Doing so may disable the Router. Status > Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Administration > 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. Advanced Wireless-N Router Status > Router Router Information Firmware Version The version number of the Router's current firmware is displayed. Firmware Verification The unique identifier of the firmware is displayed. Current Time This 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). 36

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Advanced Wireless-N Router
Linksys E2000
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Administration > Factory Defaults
The
Factory Defaults
screen allows you to restore the
Router’s configuration to its factory default settings°
Administration > Factory Defaults
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°
Factory Defaults
Restore All Settings
To reset the Router’s settings to the
defaults, click this option and then follow the on-screen
instructions° Any settings you have saved will be lost
when the default settings are restored°
Administration > 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°
Administration > 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°
Firmware Upgrade
Before
upgrading
the
firmware,
download
the
Router’s
firmware
upgrade
file
from
the
website,
www.linksys.com/support
°
Please select a file to upgrade the firmware
Click
Browse
and select the extracted firmware upgrade file°
Start to Upgrade
After you have selected the appropriate
file, click this option, and f
ollow the on-screen instructions°
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the upgrade
process° You should not turn off the power or
press the Reset button during the upgrade
process° Doing so may disable the Router°
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°
Firmware Verification
The unique identifier of the
firmware is displayed°
Current Time
This 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)°