# DIR-X1860-How do I update the firmware manually via Web GUI

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Download the latest firmware for your router at <https://tsd.dlink.com.tw/>. It is suggested\
to download the firmware save where it can easily be found, such as your desktop.

**Note**: The firmware file should be a .bin file. In some cases, the firmware comes in a .zip\
format. If so, please extract the .bin file
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Log into your router. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the router into the\
address bar. The default IP is <http://192.168.0.1> or click here <http://dlinkrouter.local./>

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Enter your administrator password. If you have not changed the default password, leave\
this field blank.

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### Click Login.

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### Click on Management > Upgrade

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### Click Select File and browse for the path of the extracted firmware&#x20;

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**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.
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Click **Upload** and hit OK > The firmware will begin to upgrade.\
The firmware is being upgraded, please do not power off your device.

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