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How To Upgrade Router Linksys

The document provides instructions for upgrading the firmware on an EtherFast Cable/DSL Router. It involves the following steps: 1. Unzip the downloaded firmware file and locate the .bin file. 2. Open the upgrade firmware software and enter the router's IP address, password, and select the .bin file. 3. Click "Upgrade" to start the process and monitor the progress bar. When complete, click "OK" to finish.

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How To Upgrade Router Linksys

The document provides instructions for upgrading the firmware on an EtherFast Cable/DSL Router. It involves the following steps: 1. Unzip the downloaded firmware file and locate the .bin file. 2. Open the upgrade firmware software and enter the router's IP address, password, and select the .bin file. 3. Click "Upgrade" to start the process and monitor the progress bar. When complete, click "OK" to finish.

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How to Upgrade the Router Firmware

The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router has the capability to be upgraded with new firmware. Please
read the instructions below to perform the upgrade.
1. Using Winzip or another unzip program, unzip the contents of the zipped file into an
available subdirectory. Run Windows Explorer and go to the subdirectory where you saved
your files.
2. Double click on Tftp to install the Upgrade Firmware software. The Upgrade Firmware dialog
box will appear.

3. Fill in the following information:


Server Enter the IP Address that you assigned to the router. By default, the routers IP
Address is 192.168.1.1 as shown above.
Password Enter the password you assigned to the router. By default, the routers
password is admin.
File Click the triple button to browse for the firmware file with the BIN extension. The
BIN extension file was part of the extracted file you downloaded. In the example, code.bin
was extracted on the Windows desktop.
4. Click Upgrade button to start upgrade process. A status bar will appear to monitor progress.
When the upgrade process is completed, click OK and close the window.
Congratulations, your upgrade is complete!

Enhanced Security Option Using Zone Alarm Pro and PC-Cillin


Linksys has joined forces with the security experts at Zone Labs and Trend Micro to provide
easy, low-cost, comprehensive protection for your broadband-connected PCs. Protect yourself
against viruses and from the prying eyes of Internet hackers and thieves. And, for added
assurance, your Linksys router verifies that all your PCs stay secure with the most up-to-date
versions of ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-cillin.

Why Do I Need Additional Security?


Why do I need additional security when my Linksys router comes with a built-in firewall? The
Linksys router excels in protecting against attacks coming over the Web, not against hackers
who might tap directly into your local network using a wireless connection. In addition, Zone
Alarm Pro can alert you to Trojan horses - malicious programs that hackers secretly install on
your computer to send data back to them, thereby circumventing the routers firewall. And, PCCillin protects against viruses that can pass through the routers defenses.
With the combination of your Linksys Router, ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-cillin 2000, your best-ofbreed Internet security solution includes:

Always-on Personal Firewall


Automatic Intrusion Blocking
World-class Virus Protection

Heres how to install and configure ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-cillin 2000 on your router.
1.

If you are running other firewalls or virus checkers and would rather install ZoneAlarm Pro
and/or PC-cillin, deactivate the existing software on each client PC.

2.

Start your browser. Enter 192.168.1.1 (or an updated TCP/IP address if youve changed
the default settings) into the address field to access the routers configuration pages.

3.

At Enter Network Password, tab to the Password field and type in admin (lower case).
Or, type in your User Name and Password if youve created your own.

4.

Click on the Security tab to begin the installation process.

5.

Start the Software Download by clicking on Download ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-Cillin.
You will be directed to the Internet Security Center where you can select the appropriate
license pack for your network. Follow the prompts to purchase and download the software
to your computer.
Remember to print the summary page. It contains the license key(s) youll need for
software installation and/or router configuration. If you cant print the page, then write the
license key(s) down. You will also be emailed a confirmation invoice with the key(s).

6.

On the first computer, install the software youve selected and enter the license key if and
when requested.
Note: When adding security enhancements to the rest of your networked computers, you
can either copy the downloaded files to the other PCs or re-download the software on
each individual PC without incurring any more costs.
Repeat Step 6 for each client you want protected with Zone Alarm Pro and/or PC-Cillin.

7.

Once all the PCs are properly protected, and if you are installing Zone Alarm Pro, enter
the ZoneAlarm Pro license key in the License Key field of the routers Security
Configuration Panel (shown above).

Zone Alarm Pro requires that the key be loaded in the routers Security panel. PC-Cillin
only requires that the keys be entered when installing the client PCs.
8.

Check the Enforce ZoneAlarm Pro Security and/or Enforce PC-Cillin Anti-Virus check
boxes depending on the software packages you installed.
Note, if you check the Enforce box, the router forces all users (except for those in the
Exempt computers range) to run Zone Alarm Pro and/or PC-Cillin. If they are not running
Zone Alarm Pro and/or PC-Cillin, they will be unable to access the Internet.

9.

We recommend that you leave the Enforcement Level at the More Secure default
unless you notice router performance degradation.

10.

You can select a TCP/IP range for PCs and other machines that you dont want managed
under the security enforcement umbrella. For example, you may be using other firewalls,
anti-virus scanners, or may be running Linux or MacIntosh computers. If you are using
this option, it may be easier to assign static IP addresses to those.

11.

Press Apply when finished with the configuration.

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