# How do I upgrade the firmware on my DIR-868L router?

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Download the latest firmware for your DIR Series router from <http://sg.mydlink.com/support> or your local D-Link support website.

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Once you´ve downloaded the firmware, open a web browser such as Internet browser and enter <http://dlinkrouter>, <http://dlinkrouter.local>, or <http://192.168.0.1> into the address bar.

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The default username is Admin. Enter the password for your Admin account. If you have not changed the password from its default, the password field should be left blank. Click **Login**.

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Click on the Tools tab on the top and then click on Firmware from the menu on the left-hand side. Under Firmware Upgrade click on the **Browse** button and locate the .bin file you downloaded in Step 1. Highlight the file by clicking on it once and then click **Open**.

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Click on **Upgrade** to upgrade firmware. It may take up to 30 seconds for the upgrade to complete. When the upgrade is complete, a confirmation window will appear, click **Continue** when it appears. The firmware is now upgraded.

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