Linksys router firmware update....

[kaz]

If anyone besides Tomp and myself is using a Linksys router there is a new fimware update here is what the changes were... 18-22 are what I'm talking about.....!
You can pick it up here:
http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?dlid=1

Firmware Date : Apr 12,2001
Current Firmware : Version 1.38.5
Product PartNo : BEFSR11/BEFSR41/BEFSRU31

Ver #. Date Description
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1.38.5 Apr 12, 01 1. Modify PPPoE and RAS action include Setup and Status help UI
(Keep Alive will always try to keep the line alive)
2. Add SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) function in Filter page
3. Deny WAN side DNS relay request
4. Fix DNS relay access trap (port 1200, 1400) problem
5. When using PPPoE login, doesn't WAN Gatewayand Subnet Mask in Status page
6. Add MTU(maximum transmission unit) function in "Filter" page
7. Modified Korea DHCP problem: if router does not has host name, send WAN
MAC as hostname to get ip
8. Add "Port Triggering" function in Forwarding page
9. Fix DNS relay under PPPoE problem
10. Fix DNS relay under DMZ setting problem
11. support multi-LAN-host using same port to connect to same server
12. Fix Forwarding LAN PPTP server problem
13. Fix DNS relay under PPPoE dial on demand disconnected problem
14. Change Forwarding LAN server IP range from 0~254 to 0~255
15. Add PPPoE and RAS keep alive redial period setting field in "Setup" page
16. Support space on Web UI input page
17. Support long dhcp lease time in WAN interface
18. Speed up throughput rate
19. Add "multicast pass through" option in Filter UI page
20. Modified Max MTU setting value of PPPoE from 1446 to 1492.
21. Speed up throughput under PPPoE.
22. Support 3com adsl modem.

[NytOwl]

Thanks Kaz,
I just installed a BEFSR41 v.2 with 1.37 firmware about a week ago.

Since firmware upgrades erase your previous settings, does anyone have a good procedure for restoring them?

NytOwl

[Yoda_abx]

Upgrades do not erase old settings.

Also, if you guys want the latest, might want 1.38.6 instead

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...de=flat#838963

[kaz]

I was mainly interested in being able to get the mtu up to 1492 (max for pppoe) DSL reports was always telling me to do that when I tweak tested it, now I'm getting all happy faces. I was also getting a stall after about 8 hours of use that would require me to cut router power momentarilly to correct, I hope this fixes it....

Sorry about the outdated posting, but it's dated only 3 days ago at the Linksys site.....

[Yoda_abx]

Originally posted by kaz
I was mainly interested in being able to get the mtu up to 1492 (max for pppoe) DSL reports was always telling me to do that when I tweak tested it, now I'm getting all happy faces. I was also getting a stall after about 8 hours of use that would require me to cut router power momentarilly to correct, I hope this fixes it....

Sorry about the outdated posting, but it's dated only 3 days ago at the Linksys site.....

You are lucky because I have the 8 port version and the MTU option is not in the firmware yet

I am "tompat" at DSLR.

[NytOwl]

Originally posted by tomp.
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Upgrades do not erase old settings.

Also, if you guys want the latest, might want 1.38.6 instead.
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Hi tomp,
About erasing router settings, is the following warning from the Linksys page in Kaz's post not applicable anymore?

"Please note that firmware is upgraded for the resolution of any problems you may be encountering with the router and not for additional features. Installing newer firmware on a presently-functioning router may result in router malfunction. Please be aware of this when downloading firmware.

Firmware upgrades will erase all settings previously selected in your EtherFast Cable/DSL Router's configuration. Before upgrading your firmware, make sure to record your settings."

Ver. 1.38.6 is the latest Beta but ver. 1.38.5 on the Linksys download page is the latest final release, correct?

NytOwl

[Yoda_abx]

Yes, you are correct about the firmwares. I nver had a firmware update change my settings, but it can happen. Many people have had it happen, just never to me

[Yoda_abx]

test

[NytOwl]

Thanks tomp,

It's useful to know there's a chance the settings may not be erased every time.

NytOwl

[BMaytum]

Originally posted by tomp
Upgrades do not erase old settings.

Also, if you guys want the latest, might want 1.38.6 instead

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...de=flat#838963

Actully Tomp, the latest BETA for LinkSys BEFSR41, BEFSR11 & BEFSR3U1 is version 1.39, put up 6-5-2001 at:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...de=flat#934818

When you go there, Please DO follow the request stated there to email Simon O. (per his instructions) with your router version (V1 or V2).

I flashed in the v1.39 firmware a week or so ago. One (of my 3) PCs still gets "stalled" by the router <I lose all TCP/IP then>, but somewhat less frequently with v1.39 compared to earlier v1.3x (betas and official releases). I can Un-stall it 50% of the time by launching a second browser to open my BEFSR41V2 configurator, then click around 2-20 times on the different Tabs (Setup, Password, Advanced, etc.), and it automagically starts traffic again. The other 50% of stalls force me either remove power from Linky router (probably Not a good idea? altho don't lose configured settings) -OR- reboot the stalled PC (probably the better Plan B).

Lemme know if you find a better solution please. Assuming these stalls can be corrected by firmware (I dunno what causes them anyway), I hope LinkSys does so soon - stalls are MOST irritating!