MR814v2 Firmware Version 5.3

Published June 7, 2004

MR814 Label vs. MR814v2 Label

This is only for version labeled "v2". Do not load it on other versions!

This note describes enhancements and bug fixes incorporated in the release software version 5.3_05.

NOTE: You MUST clear the configuration after upgrading (either by using the default button on the rear panel or the Erase button in the Backup Settings menu) and reenter your configuration information manually.

New Features Overview

Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant

A Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant was added to help guide you in the initial configuration of the router and connection to the Internet. To use the Configuration Assistant, the router must be in the default manufacturing state. You can reset the router to the default state in two ways: 1) Press and hold the reset button on the rear of the router for 10 seconds, or 2) Click Erase in the router's Backup Settings menu.

Access the Router's Configuration Manager by URL

To access the Configuration Manager, you no longer needs to type the router's IP address into the browser. Two URLs — www.routerlogin.com and www.routerlogin.net — were added to the DNS proxy software; they connect you to the Configuration Manager.

Modifications and Bug Fixes

Release version 5.30

• Fixed the SBC/PPPoE WAN port detection issue in the SmartWizard.

Release version 5.03

• Fixed wireless compatibility issues with Centrino-based systems.
• Fixed various minor issues.

Known Issues

1. Occasionally after configuration, there may be a latency in the DNS proxy response. If this occurs, wait 20-30 seconds after the completion of the configuration, then launch a new browser session.
2. When manually entering settings to configure the router, you must finish the process by clicking Apply. Otherwise, a browser launched from a PC connected to the router displays the router Configuration Assistant Welcome page rather than the browser's home page.
3. In some situations the Configuration Assistant Welcome page takes 45 seconds to display. This is related to browser caching, clearing the browser cache eliminates the problem.

To Upgrade

NOTE: You MUST clear the configuration after upgrading (either by using the default button on the rear panel or the Erase button in the Backup Settings menu) and reenter your configuration information manually. Write down all of your configuration information before upgrading.

You can upgrade by using the Web interface Router Upgrade menu.

1. Open a browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape).
2. Access the router (usually http://192.168.0.1).
3. Log in to the router (User Name = admin and Password = password unless you changed it).
4. Write down all settings that you have entered during configuration.
5. Under Maintenance, click Router Upgrade.
6. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file for your router.
7. Click Upload.
8. Wait for the router to reboot.
9. Under Maintenance, click Settings Backup, then click Erase.
10. Wait for the router to reboot.
11. Manually enter your configuration information.

For problems after upgrading, clear the router again, as Steps 9 - 10 above, and reconfigure.

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