Do I need to update my router firmware?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by BigBird, Jan 13, 2006.

  1. BigBird

    BigBird Private First Class

    Is this necesssary? I have a Linksys WRT54G and I do not use the wireless access right now. I have 2 computers wired to this router to share cable internet.
     
    BigBird, Jan 13, 2006
    #1
  2. lbmest

    lbmest MajorGeek

    I would think you don't have to, but why not?
    That router is also a switch with the 4 ports in the back and the firmware updates are like any other piece of hardware update. If you want to keep everything up to spec on your computer than this should be also. But in the end it is your choice. Hope that helps.:)
     
    lbmest, Jan 13, 2006
    #2
  3. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Goto Linksys and lookup the version of your router and see what advances / fixes have been made to the firmware and decide - 'Am I experiencing that problem?'
     
    foogoo, Jan 13, 2006
    #3
  4. BigBird

    BigBird Private First Class

    I answered my own question. Yes I did update, for the reason stated above. I was experiencing a problem with some sites loading really slowly, such as this one. But now with the update all is fixed! Thanks for the replies!
    -Brandon
     
    BigBird, Jan 13, 2006
    #4

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds