Linksys WAP54GP Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Factory Default Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Administration - Factory Default Tab
On this screen you can restore the Access Point’s factory default settings.
Factory Default
Write down any custom settings before you restore the factory defaults. Once the Access Point is reset, you will
have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Restore Factory Defaults. To restore the Access Point's factory default settings, click the Yes radio button.
Otherwise, click the No radio button.
Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.
The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab
On this screen you can upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are
experiencing problems with the Access Point or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
Firmware Upgrade
Before you upgrade the Access Point’s firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its
firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Access Point’s firmware:
1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
2. Extract the firmware upgrade file on your computer.
3. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the field provided, or click
the Browse button to find the file.
4. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Click Help for more information.
Figure 5-19: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Screen
Figure 5-18: Administration - Factory Default Screen
upgrade: to replace existing software or
firmware with a newer version