How Would I Update The Firmware on my DSL Router?

How Would I Update The Firmware on my DSL Router? : D-link firmware update usually begins via dlinkrouter.local D-link router login to access the web GUI from where the firmware update process is commended.

D-link firmware update could be done by either of the two ways; automatic or manually.

                                              

D-link firmware update automatically:

This type of D-link firmware update requires an automatic downloading of firmware after successfully dlink router login using dlinkrouter.local as default dlink login.

• Launch a supporting web browser window on your computer to enable d-link login to Web GUI.

• Input the dlink login default web address dlinkrouter.local in the web address bar for D-link router login using browser.

• Click on Enter.

• dlinkrouter.local login directs the web GUI, but if not, try D-link router login by the default IP gateway using 192.168.0.1 as the login IP address.

• Click on Enter.

• The D-link router login page appears on screen.

• When prompted, fill in the default D-link login information in the given dlink router login fields.

• Enter d-link router login username as admin.

• To Enter d-link router login/admin password; leave the field empty (as set by default). 

• Click on the Login tab.

• The D-link router’s web GUI configuration screen opens.

• Access the D-link Router’s settings by clicking on the TOOLS tab on the left side.

• Click on the firmware section by scrolling down the settings.

• Go to the firmware upgrade section. 

• Click on the check for updates button.

• The D-link router would check for the available latest version of the firmware.

• If the latest firmware update is available, a prompt message lets you know.

• Click on the download option to begin d-link firmware update.

• This begins by downloading the firmware and auto-uploading it. 

• The dlink router firmware upgrade starts and would take about 2 to 5 minutes to complete.

• The D-link router reboots once firmware update is complete.

• The D-link router login screen appears once the firmware has been updated.

D-link firmware update manually:

You need to download the latest version Firmware file from the official D-link website and save it as a zipped file to be able to safely upload followed dlinkrouter.local firmware update after unzipping before uploading.

Steps to D-link firmware update by manual downloading of firmware:

• Following D-link router login as explained above, access the web GUI.

• The D-link router’s web GUI configuration screen opens.

• Access the D-link Router’s settings by clicking on the TOOLS tab on the left side.

• Click on the firmware section by scrolling down the settings.

• Go to the firmware upgrade section. 

• Click on the browse button.

• Browse for the new downloaded firmware file that you saved earlier to a browse-able place.

• Select the firmware and click on the upload option.

• The new unzipped firmware file would be uploaded. 

• The dlink router firmware upgrade starts and would take about 2 to 5 minutes to complete.

• The D-link router reboots once firmware update is complete.

• The D-link router login screen appears once the firmware has been updated.

FAQs

• How can I fix my D-link router’s rebooting or dropping wireless/wifi connections?

Keep a check on the D-link router’s firmware update as it should be upgraded to the latest version whenever a new firmware is available as the outdated firmware could cause such unstable wifi connection issues.

• Why is it required to update my D-link router’s firmware?

It is necessary to update the firmware of any router to enhance the functionality  of the router as well as for security purposes as a new firmware has inbuilt programs to fight threats and bug fixes along with improving router’s performance.

• Is it entirely safe to update the d-link router? How long does it take to upgrade the firmware?

Yes, all the routers have an inbuilt ‘up-date checker’ feature that ensures the router gets upgraded to new versions which take to about 2- 5 minutes to upgrade the firmware depending on the router model.

• How to get confirmation that the dlink firmware update was successful?

Usually, a firmware update notification appears once the D-link firmware update gets completed, otherwise once the D-link firmware update gets completed, a login screen appears to let you enter the web GUI after upload is complete.

• Can I perform dlink firmware update without the internet?

Yes, the D-link firmware update could happen without an internet connection as only the downloading of the new firmware file is required via the internet onto your computer, but without the internet the process gets more complex.