D-Link DIR-601
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+ | https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2011/02-17-11-r16214/dlink-dir601a1/dir601a1-factory-to-ddwrt-firmware.bin | ||
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+ | See [[Index:FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]] for newer builds. | ||
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#Plug a cable into the LAN port of your router. Never upgrade except with a LAN cable connected to your router from your computer, and make sure your firewall, virus protection and wireless are OFF in your computer. | #Plug a cable into the LAN port of your router. Never upgrade except with a LAN cable connected to your router from your computer, and make sure your firewall, virus protection and wireless are OFF in your computer. | ||
- | #On your router, hold the reset button down for 30 seconds. | + | #On your router, hold the reset button down for 30 seconds. Power light should turn orange and then after you let go of the reset button, after a few minutes, all lights should return to normal. |
#Set a static IP on your computer of 192.168.0.9. If you don't know how to do this, you should not be messing with third party firmware. | #Set a static IP on your computer of 192.168.0.9. If you don't know how to do this, you should not be messing with third party firmware. | ||
#Login to the router at 192.168.0.1. Admin is username and password is left blank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RETURNED TO FACTORY DEFAULTS | #Login to the router at 192.168.0.1. Admin is username and password is left blank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RETURNED TO FACTORY DEFAULTS | ||
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#SELECT the username (make ALL the dots blue highlighted) and enter one that you will remember. | #SELECT the username (make ALL the dots blue highlighted) and enter one that you will remember. | ||
#Select the password and enter one that you will remember, and then enter these and go in and configure your router. | #Select the password and enter one that you will remember, and then enter these and go in and configure your router. | ||
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+ | == Restore to Factory Firmware == | ||
+ | (Per user experiences, if you are having difficulty flashing, use Windows with Internet Explorer 6 or Ultra Simple Web Browser 2.0 [http://sf.net/projects/uswp/].) | ||
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+ | * set your computer's ip manually to: 192.168.0.X (not 1) AND set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. | ||
+ | * unplug the power cable to the router | ||
+ | * press the reset button and plug in the power cable when the power led flashes orange release the reset. | ||
+ | * go to 192.168.0.1 | ||
+ | * Upload your original firmware and wait | ||
+ | * After update, the factory firmware saved my old settings so I connected to my previously set router IP. | ||
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+ | [[Category:D-Link guides]] |
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[edit] Flashing Instructions
CONFIRMED TO WORK ON A1 HARDWARE VERSION ONLY!
Download this file:
See Where do I download firmware? for newer builds.
- Plug a cable into the LAN port of your router. Never upgrade except with a LAN cable connected to your router from your computer, and make sure your firewall, virus protection and wireless are OFF in your computer.
- On your router, hold the reset button down for 30 seconds. Power light should turn orange and then after you let go of the reset button, after a few minutes, all lights should return to normal.
- Set a static IP on your computer of 192.168.0.9. If you don't know how to do this, you should not be messing with third party firmware.
- Login to the router at 192.168.0.1. Admin is username and password is left blank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RETURNED TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
- Go to the firmware upgrade page. Select the dir601a1-factory-to-ddwrt-firmware.bin that you downloaded earlier to upgrade
- Hit UPGRADE.
- WAIT FOR THREE MINUTES WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING. TIME THIS!
- An orange soccer ball like icon will light on the front of your router and this will stay lit.
- Change your computer IP back to AUTO IP and AUTO dns.
- Check your LAN connection status. You should have an IP on your computer in the 192.168.1.xxx range.
- Logon to your router at 192.168.1.1
- SELECT the username (make ALL the dots blue highlighted) and enter one that you will remember.
- Select the password and enter one that you will remember, and then enter these and go in and configure your router.
[edit] Restore to Factory Firmware
(Per user experiences, if you are having difficulty flashing, use Windows with Internet Explorer 6 or Ultra Simple Web Browser 2.0 [1].)
* set your computer's ip manually to: 192.168.0.X (not 1) AND set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. * unplug the power cable to the router * press the reset button and plug in the power cable when the power led flashes orange release the reset. * go to 192.168.0.1 * Upload your original firmware and wait * After update, the factory firmware saved my old settings so I connected to my previously set router IP.