Download the file and it to your desktop if it is in a .zip format. Step 2: Prepare for the Update

Never update firmware over Wi-Fi. A dropped signal during the process can brick your device. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your PC directly to the router.

Go to the Maintenance tab in your router settings to download a backup of your configuration in case you need to reset the router after the update. Step 3: Update the Firmware

Recent updates have addressed critical issues like backup file disclosure and other security flaws.

D-Link products have different Hardware Revisions (e.g., H/W Ver: A1, B1, I1). Installing the wrong firmware version can damage your router.

Newer firmware versions may add support for modern standards like IPv6 . Step 1: Download the Correct Firmware

Log in using your admin credentials. The default username is and the default password is often admin or left blank. Navigate to the Maintenance or Management tab at the top. Click on Firmware Update or Upgrade on the left menu.

Open a web browser and enter the default IP address: (or http://dlinkrouter.local ).

Check the label on the bottom of your router for the (Hardware Version).