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Thread ID: 106829 2010-01-24 23:26:00 Updating router firmware problem gherrington (14269) Press F1
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851588 2010-01-25 01:47:00 You sure you got the right revision?

files.dlink.com.au

files.dlink.com.au 		wratterus (105)
851589 2010-01-25 02:28:00 Just an update . I've changed browsers and now the bin file is not opening with VLC but with Windows Shell Common Dll . I've tried updating the firmware using IE but it still says "the update file you chose is incorrect" . I've triple checked my modem and the upgrade file I chose and they both are correct .

I've been trying to update the firmware through the procedure that wratterus has in place .

I'm not too sure what Terry Porritt means by this

"# (A) *RECOMMENDED OPTION* WEB Interface binary (WEB) file . "

I think I have been doing this option but any advice on how to check if I have?

Thanks

It just means use your browser to open the router configuration/control page and update using the . bin file .

Here are the full instructions from their website, note it says important to do a router reset, Quote;

"How do I upgrade firmware?
WARNING: DO NOT upgrade the firmware through a wireless connection . You may damage the router . Note that you will have to reconfigure the router after upgrading .

FIRMWARE UPGRADE STEPS

- You may have two options with the new firmware:
# (A) *RECOMMENDED OPTION* WEB Interface binary (WEB) file .
# (B) Firmware upgrade utility (EXE) file . Note: this option is not suitable for Windows Vista .

# Option (A) steps (Recommended option)


Step 1 . Download the . BIN (WEB) firmware file from the DOWNLOADS folder of the product tree . Please ensure to check the Revision of your router via the silver sticker on the bottom of the device . Ensure to download the appropriate firmware (WEB) for your Revision . NOTE: Ensure to download the . BIN (WEB) Firmware file and not the EXE . If the firmware file comes in compressed (ZIP) format, extract it and note the folder you've extracted/saved it to . To extract ZIP files you can use Windows XP or a utility from www . winzip . com .

It is important to perform a Factory Reset prior to updating the firmware, this can be accomplished as per below:
1 . Locate the reset pinhole on the back of the unit .
2 . With the unit powered on, press and hold the Reset button .
3 . Hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds .
4 . Release the Reset button .
5 . The device is now at factory defaults .

Step 2 . Open your Internet Browser and in the address bar type in http://10 . 1 . 1 . 1 . Press Enter and you will be promted to enter username and password to log into the router's configuration: Username = admin Password = admin

Step 3 . Click on Tools > Firmware .

Step 4 . Click the Browse button, via the dialog that pops up, browse for the . BIN (WEB) Firmware file that you downloaded earlier .

Step 5 . Highlight the file, then click on the Open button on the dialog box .

Step 6 . The router Configuration page will show the location of the file you are using . Note: Ensure that its the correct one to use . Click on the Apply button .

Step 7 . The router will begin the update to the new firmware . Note: It is important to not disrupt this process .

Step 8 . When the firmware has been successfully applied, the Configuration Page will return to the main Configuration screen when you first successfully login .

Step 9 . You can ensure that the firmware upgrade was successful by clicking on the Status Menu, and referring to the Firmware version which is displayed at the top of the Status Menu .

Step 10 . Once the firmware upgrade is successful, please perform again a factory reset as per below:
1 . Locate the reset pinhole on the back of the unit .
2 . With the unit powered on, press and hold the Reset button .
3 . Hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds .
4 . Release the Reset button .
5 . The device is now at factory defaults .

Step 11 . Once this has been performed, you have successfully updated the firmware and you may continue to configure the router as per your Internet Provider requirements . Please refer to 'Connect to Internet' folder of the product tree on our web site for some setup examples . Save the settings under Tools > System > Save & Reboot . "
. . . . . . . end of quote 		Terry Porritt (14)
851590 2010-01-25 03:40:00 Yup it sounds like you're double clicking on this bin file (you dont). You log into the router then load it from within the browser Speedy Gonzales (78)
851591 2010-01-25 09:00:00 You sure you got the right revision?

files.dlink.com.au

files.dlink.com.au

Thank you good sir. You have solved it. The problem was that I was downloading the firmware off the xtra website as I thought that would give me the correct firmware for DSL-504T. It only had 1 file to download so I assumed there was only one type of upgrade but the firmware upgrade on the xtra website must just be for A type DSL-504T. I had a C type. So I went onto the D-Link website and found a firmware upgrade for C type which worked. So thank you all for helping. 		gherrington (14269)
851592 2010-01-25 10:07:00 Even if you are using Telecom's firmware you can change to D-Link standard. Did that on a DSL-302G, no problems.

Didn't solve the problem that the hardware is junk and the firmware is buggy, though. 		Agent_24 (57)
851593 2010-01-25 10:09:00 Thank you good sir. You have solved it. The problem was that I was downloading the firmware off the xtra website as I thought that would give me the correct firmware for DSL-504T. It only had 1 file to download so I assumed there was only one type of upgrade but the firmware upgrade on the xtra website must just be for A type DSL-504T. I had a C type. So I went onto the D-Link website and found a firmware upgrade for C type which worked. So thank you all for helping.

Ahh, good to know! ;) 		wratterus (105)
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