Important Note: Due to some operational issues it is VERY important that you have the latest firmware on your Linksys router. Although this FAQ uses the Linksys BEFSR41 router as an example, the procedures and processes are the same for almost all of the Linksys router product line. Only the firmware file names will be different.

Step 1
Go to the Linksys Download Website. Use the pull down to select your specific router.



Step 2
Select your Operating System from the OS pull down menu.



Step 3
Click on the Firmware link.



Step 4
You will be taken to a page with several links about the firmware including the firmware itself, release notes, upgrade instructions, and the upgrade utility (sometimes name setup wizard). Download the firmware and the upgrade utility files and save them on your PC. Open the upgrade utility file (which is an .exe). This will initiate a pop-up window which starts the wizard.



Step 5
Type "admin" (without quotes) in the Password field. Important Note: If you previously set a different administrator password please use that password. Select the location of the firmware you downloaded in the file field. Click Upgrade.



Step 6
The firmware will now be uploaded to your Linksys. Do not stop or cancel the upgrade process. After the upgrade is complete a confirmation pop-up window will appear. Click OK



Congratulations, you have successfully updated your Linksys router. You may have to reestablish customs settings to the router configuration after the firmware update.

Andy Houtz