Cisco Linksys E2500 User Manual

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Advanced Dual-Band N Router
Linksys E2500 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration
Administration > Factory Defaults
The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the
Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router’s settings
to the default values, select Restore Factory Defaults.
Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default
settings are restored.
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.
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 our website at
www.linksys.com/support.
Please Select a File to Upgrade Click Browse and select
the firmware upgrade file.
Start Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate
file, click this button, 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 The time set on the Router is displayed.
Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as
seen by your ISP, is displayed.
Server Name The Server Name is the name used for the
USB network storage, FTP, and media server functions of
the Router. The default, Ciscoxxxxx, is displayed. XXXXX
represents the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can
be found on the bottom of the router.

Cisco Linksys E2500 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Linksys E2500
Category	Network Router
Language	English