Belkin router firmware update ?

I have found a firmware update for my router

http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=

My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
why don't they say what it does?

"eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
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>I have found a firmware update for my router
>
> http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=
>
> My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
> why don't they say what it does?
>
Hi Eileen,

Be careful with this upgrade. I tried it on the phone with a Belkin
engineer. He told me to backup my current configuration because it resets
everything. I did this and then upgraded my rouer.

When i tried to import the saved settings it wouldn't accept the file,
saying the file was too short. Needless to say I was not amused.

Write down your settings on paper as well.

best wishes

Gareth edmondson

"eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
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> I have found a firmware update for my router
>
> http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=
>
> My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
> why don't they say what it does?

Yes, they really should put a changelog on their website.

However, according to Belkin:

- The latest firmware resolves disconnection issues
- It increases wireless performance

I don't think their are is any new functionallity - instead it "enhances the
existing features".. and also fixes the odd bug in the old firmware.

Regards
Sunil

I installed 1.08.03UK a month ago and it has certainly reduced the number of
disconnections. So I recommend it. And I had no problem with the upgrade
(which I did over wireless!).

Bobby

"eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
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>I have found a firmware update for my router
>
> http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=
>
> My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
> why don't they say what it does?
>

"Bobby" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I installed 1.08.03UK a month ago and it has certainly reduced the number
>of disconnections. So I recommend it. And I had no problem with the upgrade
>(which I did over wireless!).
>
> Bobby
>
> "eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
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>>I have found a firmware update for my router
>>
>> http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=
>>
>> My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
>> why don't they say what it does?
despite the mess with it not recognising saved settings, does seem more
stable. definitely fewer disconnections.
if in doubt ring belkin support- very helpful techs.

"Zax" <cacofonix@nospam_mail.com> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> "Bobby" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I installed 1.08.03UK a month ago and it has certainly reduced the number
> >of disconnections. So I recommend it. And I had no problem with the upgrade
> >(which I did over wireless!).
> >
> > Bobby
> >
> > "eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>I have found a firmware update for my router
> >>
> >> http://web.belkin.com/support/downlo...A&lang=1&mode=
> >>
> >> My problem is that I don't know what the update actually fixes
> >> why don't they say what it does?
> despite the mess with it not recognising saved settings, does seem more
> stable. definitely fewer disconnections.
> if in doubt ring belkin support- very helpful techs.

I have installed 2 of these routers recently (both with the current
firmware) and had big problems with them randomly disconnecting. This
was solved by using firmware from SMC, who market the same router
under a different name. IMO, their firmware is far superior to
Belkin's

http://www.smc-europe.com/english/su.../7804WBRA.html

I don't want to sound stupid, but did you cancel the disconnection
option from the setup (Idle timeout)? It is set to 5 min and you need
to up it to 99999

"eileen" <boo hoo> wrote in message
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> I don't want to sound stupid, but did you cancel the disconnection
> option from the setup (Idle timeout)? It is set to 5 min and you need
> to up it to 99999

Setting it to 0 is probably better

Regards
Sunil