1. Q:
    2. How do I upgrade the firmware on my router?
    1. A:

    2. Important Note: D-Link Suggests only upgrading the firmware over a WIRED connection. 


      Performing the upgrade over a wireless connection may damage the router in the event of a connection drop during the upgrade process.

       



      Step 1: Download the latest firmware for your router at http://support.dlink.ca


      It is suggested to download the firmware somewhere it can easily be found, such as your desktop.


      Note: The firmware file should be a .bin file. In some cases the firmware is in a .zip format. If so, please extract the .bin file using the built in Windows extractor or using Winzip/WinRar.


      Note: This downloaded firmware file cannot be opened  or run on your computer. It must be loaded into the router.






      Step 2: Log into your router- How do I log into my router?

      Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the router into the address bar- The default IP is 192.168.0.1 or click here http://192.168.0.1.

      You should be taken to a D-Link login page. By default, the username is admin and there is no password.

      Note: If you have lost your login password, you will need to reset the router to factory default settings. Click here for reset instructions- How do I reset my router?



      Please select your Configuration Interface:


      - Original GUI (Black and Orange)




      - New GUI (White and Blue)




       

      Original Gui 

      Orange and Black


      Click Here for a Video Version of this FAQ


      Note: For Videotron customers who have the DIR-825VT, please check with your Internet Provider for firmware updates.


      Related FAQs 


      How do I check what firmware version my router has?

      How do I check what the latest firmware version is for my router?



      Note: Internet is not required to access your routers configuration interface. Internet is only required to download the firmware file.


      Note: Some firmware upgrades revert all settings back to factory default settings. If this happens, you may need to reconfigure your wireless/internet settings.



      Step 3: Click on the Tools tab at the top and then click on Firmware on the left-hand side. Click on the Browse button and browse to the .bin file you downloaded in Step 1. 

      Step 5: Click on UPLOAD to begin the upgrade process. It may take a up to 240 seconds for the upgrade to complete. Follow onscreen prompts. 


      The firmware should now be upgraded.


      Note: If you previously backed up your router configuration, you can reload it by cliicking on Tools > System - Click on browse to select your settings file and then click "Restore Configuration from File"



       

      New GUI

      White and Blue


      Related FAQs 


      How do I check what firmware version my router has?

      How do I check what the latest firmware version is for my router?



      Note: Internet is not required to access your routers configuration interface. Internet is only required to download the firmware file.


      Note: This example uses the DIR-880L Please ensure to select and download the correct firmware for your router.


      Note: Some firmware upgrades revert all settings back to factory default settings. If this happens, you may need to reconfigure your wireless/internet settings.


      Step 3: Click On Management > Upgrade




      Step 4: Click Select File to browse for the firmware (downloaded earlier)




      Step 5: Click Upload


      The firmware will begin to upgrade.










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