Wi-Fi router D-Link DIR-615 (router page) is very popular among buyers, which means that instructions for updating the firmware on D-Link DIR-615 will be popular and relevant. A good router with an excellent price / quality ratio. For organizing a home Wi-Fi network, this router is just perfect.
After purchasing a router (not only DIR-615), an outdated version of the software (firmware) may be installed on it. It's okay, but it's best to update the firmware to a newer version before setting up your router. And if your router has been working for a long time, then it is possible that a newer version of the firmware has already appeared, and it is better to update it. Or, you have noticed some problems with the Internet through the router: frequent network cuts, problems in the operation of certain functions, etc.
As I wrote above, if you have just bought a router, then it is better to install a new software. If the router works and works well, and you are not very versed in these matters, then it is better not to touch anything. It works, let it work. But, in updating the software, there is nothing terrible and difficult.
Yes, if you don't follow the instructions, you can turn your router into a brick. Also, if you have already configured everything, then after the firmware you will need to re-specify all the parameters. If you are not sure if you can do this, then it is better to leave it as it is.
The new firmware may contain many improvements and new features that will have a good effect on the operation of the router. And maybe new features will appear. Also, there may be a new design of the control panel.
Downloading the firmware for D-Link DIR-615
First of all, we need to find out the revision (hardware version) of our router and download the firmware to the computer.
Find out the hardware version of D-Link DIR-615
Take your device and look at the sticker on the bottom. The model and hardware version should be listed there. It looks like this:
We are interested in what is written after "Ver .:". In my case, the hardware version of the device K1 (there may also be K2, B, C, U, etc.).
We remember what hardware version we have and go to the D-Link server at the link http://ftp.dlink.ru/pub/Router/DIR-615/Firmware/. There we choose our version. In my case, it is "K".
If necessary, then select another subfolder.
Further, we see the folders, usually there is an Old folder (it contains old firmware versions), and a beta folder (it may contain firmware that is under development). We don't need these folders, but we need the file itself, with the extension .bin and something like this name 20140711_1343_DIR_615K1_2.5.4_sdk-master.bin. This file is located near the folders. If you look closely at the name of the file, you can see for which router it is, for which revision, which version and date.
We just need to click on this file and save it to the computer. In such a place that you could then find it. For example, on the desktop.
The file with the firmware we need is on our computer. You can start the actual software update process.
Updating the firmware for DIR-615
You need to know:
1. Make sure that the firmware you download is exactly the right one for your router model. Pay attention to the revision of the device (I wrote about this above).
2. The software can only be updated over a network cable. When connected via Wi-Fi, you cannot.
3. Do not turn off the router while flashing. Be careful not to touch the power cable and network cable.
Here's another joke that the DIR-615 has about 4 different control panels. I have to introduce that they are different in appearance. And writing a universal instruction is very difficult, compared to updating the firmware on Tp-Link. There, the settings are the same on all devices. I will try to show by the example of the most popular control panels.
We connect the router to the computer via a network cable (LAN)
We take our router and connect it to a computer (or laptop) via a network cable. A small cable should be included with the router. If this computer has previously connected via Wi-Fi, be sure to turn off the wireless connection. Make sure the router is connected to the computer only with a network cable.
We open any browser and type the address in the address building192.168.0.1... We pass on it. A login and password request will appear to access the settings. If you have already changed them, then indicate the ones that you installed. If not changed, then we enter the standard - admin and admin.
So we got into the control panel of our router. Now, we just need to upload the firmware. If your settings look dark (such as in the screenshot below), then click the button Advanced settingsthen on the tab System click the button to the right and select Software Update.
If the settings are light, then on the main page, select Configure manuallyand then go to the tab System and Software Update.
Click the button Overview... and select the firmware file on the computer. Click the button Refresh.
Or like this:
The file is selected, starts the firmware update process. The update status will appear, do not touch anything. We are waiting for the router to reboot. If something freezes, then it's okay. Wait 4 minutes and refresh the page in the browser. You should see a new control panel and a request to change the password to access the settings. You can come up with your username and password (just write them down so as not to forget), or specify the same standard admin and admin.
After changing these data, you can already use them to enter the settings of the router and configure it.
Automatic firmware update via internet to D-Link
If your router is already configured with the Internet, then you can update the firmware much easier. No need to search and download the firmware file to your computer, the router will do everything by itself.
Attention. If you do not find the option to automatically update the software in the settings of your router, or your control panel will differ from the one in the screenshots below, then first update the software to the latest version in the way I described above.
After entering the settings of the D-Link router, you can immediately see a message stating that there is a new firmware version.
You can immediately click on the link Refresh... Confirm the update by clicking the button Yes.
A warning message will appear and the firmware update process will begin. In the process, a window may appear asking you to enter the password twice to enter the router settings. Come up with and indicate it.
After updating the firmware, the control panel may change (how I hate it). For example, after updating my D-link DIR-615 / A to version 2.5.20, everything looks like this:
In the new version, the firmware update on D-Link is done like this:
Why not make one version of the control panel and just improve it. It would also be much easier for regular users. And so a bunch of different instructions, and the control panels do not match anywhere.
That's it, sewing of our DIR-615 has been successfully completed. It has the latest software version installed.
