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# How to manually update the firmware on my D-Link DIR-BE3602 router?

Updating your router’s firmware helps improve performance, add new features, and enhance security. Follow the steps below to perform a manual firmware update.

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**Download the Latest Firmware**

* Visit the official **D-Link Support Website**
* Search for your router model: **DIR-BE3602**
* Go to the **Downloads** or **Firmware** section
* Download the latest firmware file to your computer and extract it if it is in **ZIP** format

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Tip: Always make sure the firmware file matches your router’s hardware version (e.g., A1, A2). You can find the hardware version printed on the label under your router.
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**Log in to the Router Interface**

* Connect your device to the router (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable)
* Open a web browser and go to **192.168.0.1** or **<http://dlinkrouter.local>**
* Log in using your admin credentials.
  * Username: **admin**
  * Password: ***(use the one you set during setup)***

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**Go to the Firmware Update Section**

* From the top menu, click **More**

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* Under **System Control**, click **Update**
* The page will show Local Update, FOTA Update, and Backup Configuration options
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**Upload the Firmware File**

* Under **Local Update**, make sure **Save Configuration** is checked if you want to keep your current settings. If you prefer a clean install, uncheck **Save Configuration**
* Click the **Update** button next to **Local Update**

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* A file selection window will appear
* Browse and select the firmware file you downloaded earlier (e.g., DIR-BE3602\_FW\_v1.xx.bin). Then, Click **Open** to start the update

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*Important:*&#x20;

* *Do not power off or unplug the router during the firmware update process.*&#x20;
* *The update may take several minutes to complete.*
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**Wait for the Router to Reboot**

* Once the update is completed, the router will automatically restart.
* After reboot, log in again and verify the Current Version under FOTA Update to ensure the firmware has been successfully updated
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