# How to	upgrade the firmware?

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Open an Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter <http://dlinkrouter.local\\>
or <http://192.168.0.1> into the address bar.

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Enter the password for your Admin account in the field provided. If you have not\
changed this password from the default, leave the field blank. Click **Log In**.

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Move the cursor to the Management tab and then click Upgrade from the drop-down\
menu.

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Click the **Check For New Firmware** button. If the DIR-880L finds new firmware, then the\
firmware will be upgraded automatically.

Warning: No not turn off your router during the firmware upgrade process.

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