How do I upgrade the firmware on my router?

Important Note: D-Link Suggests only upgrading the firmware over a WIRED connection.

Performing the upgrade over a wireless connection may damage the router in the event of a connection drop during the upgrade process.

Download the latest firmware for your router at http://sg.mydlink.com/support

Click on Router Tab and Select DIR-890L icon to list the latest firmware available for download.

It is suggested to download the firmware somewhere it can easily be found, such as your desktop.

Note: The firmware file should be a .bin file. In some cases the firmware is in a .zip format. If so, please extract the .bin file using the built in Windows extractor or using Winzip/WinRar.

Note: This downloaded firmware file cannot be opened or run on your computer. It must be loaded into the router.

Log into your router

Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the router into the address bar- The default IP is 192.168.0.1 or click here http://192.168.0.1.

You should be taken to a D-Link login page. By default, the username is admin and there is no password.

Note: If you have lost your login password, you will need to reset the router to factory default settings. Click here for reset instructions

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Note: Internet is not required to access your routers configuration interface. Internet is only required to download the firmware file.

Note: This example uses the DIR-880L Please ensure to select and download the correct firmware for your router.

Note: Some firmware upgrades revert all settings back to factory default settings. If this happens, you may need to reconfigure your wireless/internet settings.