[P1] Updating Linksys Router Firmware

[Scott Warren]

The mac users I support here, once they hear "mac not supported"  they 
don't get that out of their head even though its not true....  I am 
trying to stop the idea that a home router or any other internet 
appliance is not Mac compatible.  Guess I just get annoyed at all the 
general terms thrown around.  FOR EXAMPLE:

Did you know they now sell internet ready power strips.... 6 outlets, 2 
phone jacks, and switch... internet ready.... thats a selling point... 
since you plug your modem into the bar and you get to the internet thru 
the modem, the power bar is now "internet ready".  What scares me is 
people will see that and buy it thinking they are getting something 
extra... and they are not...


On Jul 2, 2004, at 10:32 AM, Jean-Paul Thuot wrote:

> Ok Scott, it was funny the first time...
>
> j/k, this is a very politely written RTFM answer, well done.
>
> Jean-Paul
>
> On 02/07/2004, at 23:03, Scott Warren wrote:
>
>> Are you saying that you have tried and can not do the firmware 
>> upgrade??
>>
>> Lets not talk apple and windows and routers here... lets talk web:
>>
>> - Download the firmware upgrade file and keep is somewhere handy.  
>> Make sure you unzip the file and have the code.bin file.  Like the 
>> website listed suggested, if the firmware file is an EXE file, rename 
>> it to ZIP and then Mac can unzip it.
>> - You go to a website at 192.168.1.1  and any browser can get there.  
>> This is the setup screen for the router, but its still just a web 
>> site.  You enter your password and you are into the router.
>> - On the webpage (router setup) you go to the setup screen and it has 
>> a upload spot, just like other websites.
>> - Click on browse and point it to your file, the browser uploads the 
>> file, and all is good.
>>
>> When Linksys says they do not support Apple, that just means they 
>> have not written scripts for their highly trained professional tech 
>> support staff to read from.  It also means that the bundled software 
>> they sent with the router does not include a Mac version.  You do not 
>> need the bundled software to use the router, you do not need any 
>> software other than a web browser (IE, Safari, Opera,....) to get to 
>> the setup screens.
>>
>
>
> ----------
> iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's iBook.
> FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml>
>
> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to 
> <ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Need help from a real person? Try.  
> <ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> ----------
> Small Dog Electronics    http://www.smalldog.com   | Enter To Win A |
>  --  Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799       |  Free iBook!   |
>
> iBookPlanet.com |  Visit iBookPlanet.com for the hottest
>                |  iBook News, Features, Reviews & More.
>
>   RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 
> Traveler  CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at 
> <http://roadtools.com>
>
> MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only 
> $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! 
> <http://www.macresq.com>
>