New Features Overview:
- The Reference Manual has been updated to describe the new features noted below and can be accessed by clicking on the Documentation link in the router management interface (see left pane near the bottom).
- Added support for up to four VPN passthrough sessions.
- Added support for Schedule-based Wi-Fi On/Off. To invoke this feature go to the Advanced Wireless Settings and check "Turn off wireless signal by schedule" then set the schedule. Please note this feature requires an Internet connection for NTP time sync.
- To reduce possibility of errors with the Internet Service Provider password the password is now left in clear text during entry and after being applied.
Added support for Internet Explorer 9.
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
Version 2.1.00.51_1.00.53
- Fixed a problem where in some cases Attached Devices were incorrectly detected as UNKNOWN devices.
- Fixed a problem with a particular Internet Service Provider which could result in repeated Internet disconnections.
- Fixed a problem where router PIN (used with Wi-Fi Protected Setup) could not be disabled.
To Upgrade
To reach the Upgrade menu, click Router Upgrade from the Maintenance section. To upload new firmware:
- Download the firmware using the button below, and save it to a convenient place such as your desktop. Unzip if needed.
For World Wide users except North America
11.8 MB
- Using a browser, login to the router as admin.
- Under Maintenanceclick Router Upgrade.
- Click Browse and locate the upgrade (.img) firmware image file you just downloaded
- Click Upload. Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.
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