For Manual Firmware Upgrad Of Your Linksys Wi-Fi Router, Follow The Following Steps :

NOTE: Steps and images may vary depending on your router's model.

If you are using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, click here for instructions.

Checking your router’s model and version

Linksys routers have their model number and serial number on the router's label at the bottom.

NOTE: correct model and version number help you to download the correct firmware of your device. If your router has no version number, this means that your device is a version, 1 model.

How do I find my device’s model number?

On your web Browser’s Address Bar type: https://www.linksys.com>support> how do I find my model number

Downloading the firmware

From the Linksys Support Site, download and save the firmware to your preferred destination folder (i.e., Desktop, downloads) and save the firmware in your computer.

NOTE: The firmware format is .bin, however, some may have a different extension such as .img and .bix.

How To Download The Latest Firmware?



You can download the latest driver or firmware from the Linksys support site.

Go to the Linksys Support Site and enter the model number of your Linksys device in the Search by Product Name or Model Number field. Click the DOWNLOADS / FIRMWARE button. You can also scroll down, locate and click on the Download Software link Now by selecting the correct hardware version of your device, all available downloads will be displayed. Click on the Download link Save the file to the preferred location in your computer. With this final step, you have successfully completed the latest driver download for your Linksys router.

Performing the upgrade

Type the following URL in the address bar of your web browser: “ 168.1.1 ” and then press ENTER . If this IP address does not work or if it has been changed, check your router's local IP address.

” and then press . If this IP address does not work or if it has been changed, check your router's local IP address. Enter your login credentials. By default, the password is "admin ", until and unless you have changed it. If it is changed then you have to enter the new password.

", until and unless you have changed it. If it is changed then you have to enter the new password. Click on Administration > Firmware Upgrade .

> Click Browse

NOTE: Some routers have a Choose File button.



Find and select the file that you have downloaded then click Open .

. NOTE: for Mac OS X® users, click the Choose button

for Mac OS X® users, click the Choose button Click the Start Upgrade

NOTE: Some routers display Upgrade only.

CAUTION: Do NOT turn OFF the power or press the reset button of the router during the upgrade process.

If you have selected an incorrect file, a prompt similar to the image below will appear. DO NOT PANIC, click the OK button and repeat Steps 2 to 4 and select the correct file.

Click Continue when it prompts that the upgrade has been successful.

when it prompts that the upgrade has been successful. Turn the router OFF then turn it back ON.

Resetting and re-configuring the router

You may be required to reset and reconfigure the router if you lose your Internet connection after the upgrade or if connectivity issues prior to the update still exist.

What Steps Should I Follow To Reset My Router?

Once you reset your router, the settings will once again fall back to default factory settings. All of the customized settings of the router (Wi-Fi name (SSID), wireless security, etc.) will be erased. You can reset your router by using any of the following two ways: