How to upgrade firmware for Valet or Linksys E-Series.





Always upgrade the firmware or any linksys device with the computer connected with an ethernet cable to the Router / Modem / Access Point / Range Expander or any other device.

A firmware upgrade is recommended on the Valet or Linksys E-Series if you are experiencing the following:
- Intermittent or slow performance
- Your Valet or Linksys E-Series freezes unexpectedly
- Your Internet connection frequently gets disconnected

Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware.

Step 1:
Using your preferred Internet browser, navigate to http://homesupport.cisco.com.

Step 2:
Once you’re on http://homesupport.cisco.com, enter the model number of your product, in the Search Support field located on the upper left corner of the page. Click on the arrow icon to continue.




Step 3:
On the next page, click on the Downloads tab under Support Sections.






Step 4:
Select your Valet or Linksys E-Series hardware Version from the Select Hardware Version drop down menu.

NOTE:
It is important that you select the correct Hardware Version for your Valet or Linksys E-Series product. Click on the Where’s my model number link to learn how to locate your Hardware Version.






Step 5:
After selecting your Hardware Version, click on the Download link under the Firmware section.




Step 6:
A File Download window will now appear. Click on the Save button.



Step 7:
In the Save As window that appears, specify a folder or location to place the file in, then click on the Save button at the bottom right.






Step 8:
Once you have downloaded the firmware, launch Cisco Connect. Click Valet settings if you’re using a Valet, or Router settings if you’re using a Linksys E-Series.

NOTE:
To launch Cisco Connect on a Windows computer, go to Start>All Programs>Cisco Connect.
             To launch Cisco Connect on a Mac computer, navigate to the Applications folder in Go, and then start Cisco Connect.




Now you have the firmware so follow the steps below
Step 1:
When you see the Router settings or Valet settings screen, click Advanced settings.





Step 2:
At the Advanced settings screen, click Copy password then click OK. It will bring you to the Web-based utility of your Valet or Linksys E-Series.




Step 3:
When you are prompted for User Name and Password, enter “admin” as User Name and right-click and select Paste to paste the password you have copied earlier. Then click OK



Step 4:
You will now see the Web-based utility. Select Administration and click Firmware Upgrade.


Step 5:
To start firmware upgrade process, click Browse and select the .bin file that you downloaded earlier.





Step 6:
After selecting the .bin file, click on the Open button at the bottom right.

NOTE: The file name may vary based on the product model.



NOTE: If you are using a Mac, your screen should look similar to the screenshot below. Select the .bin file and click on the Choose button.


Step 7:
After selecting the file, click Start Upgrade





Step 8:
Once the upgrade is successful, the following message will appear:

5 comments:

  1. what do you do if the upgrade is unsuccessful?

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  2. thank you so much for this. it helped so much! :)

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  3. check if the firmware is proper or call the tech support .. but DO NOT PAY FOR THE SUPPORT. A new site will be launching soon

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  4. Thank you very helpful!

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  5. What downloaded to my mac for my E2000 was a dmg (disk image). When I opened this I got a setup.app file, not a .bin file. When I double clicked the setup.app file, it complained that it only worked with - Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later
    - Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
    - Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later
    And I should upgrade. But I'm running Mac OS X 10.7.3. So... what do I do now?

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