Router Firmware updating


  1. johnm32073
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    windows 7 Pro 64 Bit /Dual Boot vista 64 bit Ultimate
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    Router Firmware updating


    I am having a problem with downloading my linksys router firmware update.
    (BEFSR41 Router)
    The file download is downloaded to File Name BEFSR41v3_3_V.05.00 Code.bin
    It download ok but it displays VLC Player icon and want to open in VLC Player format and will not open can't figure what program to open with
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  3. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    You don't actually open the file. You browse to it from within the router's interface. See the generic Linksys upgrade instructions here: upgrade_instructions_routers,0[1].pdf
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  4. johnm32073
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    windows 7 Pro 64 Bit /Dual Boot vista 64 bit Ultimate
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    I Did as you said, and it seemed to upgrade but I never did receive the message that the upgrade was successful. Router is working ok If not I will replace that router It is pretty old.
    Thanks Dwraf
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  6. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    You're welcome. :)
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