you can use the router’s web-based utility to upgrade the firmware; however, if you do so, you may lose the settings you have configured on the router.

    to upgrade the router’s firmware, follow these instructions:

    1. click the system management tab and then the firmware upgrade page.

    2. click the firmware download from linksys web site button.

    3. select the router from the pull-down menu and choose the firmware from the options.

    4. extract the file on your computer.

    5. on the firmware upgrade screen, shown in figure b-1, enter the location of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the browse button to find this file.

    6. click the firmware upgrade right now button, and follow the on-screen instructions.