Download and Update The D-Link Router Firmware

Welcome to the System Admin training tutorials by CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions. Today, I will walk you through upgrading a D-Link router's firmware.

Let me first answer a few questions my clients and readers asked here.

Simon Joseph, a client of CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions, asked, "I have a D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router in my home. Should I update its firmware? What is your opinion?"

Damiano Nicastro, a pub owner from New York, asked, "A technician from my ISP installed a D-link Dir-1950 AC 1900 Mesh Router in my office. He told me I must update its system software as soon as possible. Can you tell me where I can download the system software for Dir-1950 AC 1900?"

The answer to Simon is simple. He must update the firmware. Let me explain the reason.

Router manufacturers regularly release new firmware versions with patches for bugs and errors reported in previous versions. It is a good practice to ensure that your D-Link wireless router has the latest firmware version available.

Beyond security enhancements, updating the firmware on your router or access point can resolve many connectivity and performance issues.

My response to Damiano is to check whether a new firmware version is available.

You can check whether your D-Link device has the latest version from the web-based setup page.

One important point to remember while uploading firmware: You should connect your D-Link router to your PC using an Ethernet cable.

Below are the steps to check the current firmware version on your D-Link router and update it to the latest version:

Here, I will explain how to download the D-link router firmware. I will also explain how to update it.

1. Log in to the D-Link Router:

   Type 192.168.0.1 in the browser's address bar and press Enter. When prompted, enter "admin" as the username and leave the password field blank.

2. Access the Firmware Section:

   Click on the Tools tab in the top menu. Select the firmware from the available options.

   

3. Check Firmware Version:

   D-Link routers come with a built-in tool for checking the latest firmware updates. Many users have inquired about this feature in the comments.

   Abhilash from Thiruvananthapuram asked, "Can you recommend a tool to check for the latest D-Link router firmware? I have an R15 AX1500 smart router. "

   D-Link's built-in tool allows users to check for the recent firmware release.

   

   To view the current and latest firmware versions, click the Check Now button under Firmware Information.

4. Download the Latest Firmware:

   If it is outdated, download the latest version from the official D-Link support site. Save the file to your computer's hard drive.

5. Upload the Firmware:

   Click the 'Upload' button. Use the Choose File option to specify the location (of the downloaded firmware) on your computer.

   

6. Wait for the Update to Complete:

   Allow time for the router's power light to become steady. You may power cycle the D-Link router after the update process is complete.

   Power Cycle a Modem

Some of my readers faced problems with upgrading the D-link router firmware. Let us check the common problems, and I will explain how to fix each issue.

Max White, from Brooklyn, mentioned, "Hello Alex, I have a dlink M30 mesh router in my home. Yesterday, I downloaded and uploaded the latest firmware version. Today, it is not working. Why it happened?"

Max is a regular reader of CoreNetworkZ Tech Solutions and a popular YouTube influencer.

Manoja Midatala, a public sector bank employee, asked, "Hello Alex, my husband bought a D-Link G403C WiFi Modem. Where can I find the latest firmware release?"

First, Let me answer Max's question about why his D-Link router failed to work after a firmware upgrade.

If the firmware upgrade process is interrupted in the middle, the device may not work.

The solution is to reset the D-Link router and connect it to the PC using an Ethernet cable during the next firmware upgrade.

Now, I am coming to Manoja's question. I recommend she read this D-link support guide to find the latest firmware version.