# R15-How to update firmware manually

Go to the D-Link Support site and download the latest firmware of the router\
<https://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=R15>

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**Extract the file into a .bin file**

* Open the zip file
* Select the .bin file
* Choose the file destination where to extract to
* Click OK

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### Connect your device to the Wi-Fi of the R15 router.

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### Open a browser and type <http://R15-XXXX.local./> or <http://192.168.0.1> then press Enter

*\*XXXX Last 4 digit of the router’s mac address*
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### Enter your administrator password.

If you have not changed the default password, check on the configuration card. Click Login.

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### Go to Management > Upgrade > Advance Settings&#x20;

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### Click on Select File

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### Go to the folder where the .bin file is saved

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### Click Open

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### Click Upload

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### Upload in progress

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### Upgrade Success

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