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.
1
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.
2
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
New GUI
White and Blue
Related FAQs
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.
3
Click On Maintenance > Upgrade
4
Click Select File to browse for the firmware (downloaded earlier)
