# How do I update firmware manually on my DWR-BE7200G 5G Wi-Fi 7 Router

If the automatic “**Online upgrade**” fails to detect or install the latest firmware, you can\
perform a “**Local upgrade**” by uploading the correct firmware package file downloaded\
from the D-Link support site.

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### Download the Firmware File.

Go to the D-Link Support page: <https://www.dlink.com/en/change-region> and\
choose your country or region to access the correct support site. Search for your\
specific device model, then locate and download the latest firmware available for\
your device to your computer.
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### Connect to the Router.

* Connect your PC / Laptop to DWR-BE7200G either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

<mark style="color:$primary;">Note: To avoid disruption during the firmware upgrade, it is advised that you use a</mark>\ <mark style="color:$primary;">wired connection</mark>

* Once connected, open a web browser and type in <https://192.168.0.1> on the\
  address bar and hit enter.
* You will be prompted to enter the Username and Password to access the router’s\
  settings.

<mark style="color:$primary;">Note: The default Username and Password are printed on the router’s label at the</mark>\ <mark style="color:$primary;">bottom</mark>

Click **Login** to proceed.

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<mark style="color:$primary;">Note: If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to</mark>\ <mark style="color:$primary;">perform a hard reset on the router</mark>
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### Local Upgrade / Manual Upgrade

* Once logged in, navigate to **More** tab. On the left-hand menu, click **System**, then\
  select Backup/Reset.

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* In the **Local upgrade** section, click the box labeled **Please add upgrade package**\
  **file** and browse your computer for the firmware file (usually a .bin file)
* After selecting the firmware file, click the blue "**Local upgrade**" button and wait\
  for the upgrade to be completed.

⚠️ <mark style="color:$danger;">Do not power off or close the browser during the update</mark>

* Click OK to initiate reboot and complete the upgrade process

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