RP614v2 Firmware Version 5.20

For the latest troubleshooting, see the RP614v3 Support Page. Recent changes include:

RP614v2
Firmware Version 5.20

Published May 7, 2004

This firmware is only for the RP614v2 router model (note the "v2" in the name).

Advanced User Access

To bypass the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant, log in to the router at www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm with the username of admin and password of password, both in lowercase letters.

Upgrading

Upgrade using the Web interface Router Upgrade menu.

Write down all router settings you changed from the default values, as you need to reenter them after upgrading. (Examples are account name, domain name, ISP login name, and ISP login password.)
Download the new firmware using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop.

754 KB
Using the Web browser, and access the router by typing its IP address in the browser's URL address box (this is usually 192.168.0.1).
Login to the router (User Name = admin and Password = password, unless you have changed it). Can't Log in?
Click Maintenance > Router Upgrade.
Click Browse and locate the new firmware which you just downloaded.
Click Upload.
Wait for the router to reboot.
Turn the router power off.
Turn the router power on, and wait for the router to reboot.
Reenter the settings you wrote down in Step 1.

Fixes and Enhancements

Fixed PPTP connection issue with some ISP's.
Fixed intermittent router lockup with multiple computers.
Fixed large block port forwarding issue.
Fixed Gamespy lockup issue.
Fixed "Edit" port triggering table bug.
Fixed intermittent UPnP search reply failure.
Fixed PPPoE small MRU issue.
Fixed DHCP broadcast error.
Fixed static route table bug.
Fixed blocked site entry causes router to hang.
Fixed Targa3 DoS attack causes hang.
Fixed max MTU setting bug.
Fixed DHCP Client handshake bug.
Added DHCP client "Forced Renew" feature.
Added extended NAT table for improved P2P program support.
Added support for large MTU settings on the WAN.

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