How to reflash the router: step by step instruction. How to reflash the TP-Link router

Surely many users are interested in how to reflash the router. However, first of all, it is worth noting that this task is not so simple (although quite feasible) and requires certain knowledge and skills. Unqualified actions of the user can lead to malfunctions in the work of the router, until its complete failure.

When it is necessary

The need for a router re-flashing can be caused by several reasons, among the most basic one can note the following:

• The need to update the firmware. Manufacturers often give users this opportunity, which increases the stability of the Internet connection, adds new features.
• If the selected ISP is not supported by the device or is supported incorrectly, then the situation can be fixed with a flashing.
• If the router is unstable or too slow.

A few general rules

It should be remembered that before you rerest the router, you need to make sure that there are no problems with the power supply. A sudden power outage during the flashing process itself can cause the device to malfunction.

In addition, you need to remember that you can not re-program any router through a wireless Wi-Fi network. You can do this only by connecting the router to the computer.

Download update files should be either from proven resources, or from official sites of manufacturers.

Also, you need to remember that before you rerest the router, you need to remove the WAN cable (the provider cable) from the socket.

You should also check the current firmware version. Usually it is indicated on the device itself, on a paper label. You should find an inscription like: Ver 2.0. The numbers and will indicate the version of the current firmware. To roll back to the previous version is recommended only in case of emergency.

Compliance with these simple rules will allow you to perform a flashing quickly and painlessly, as well as relieve of an unnecessary headache as a result of an unsuccessful operation.

Re-flashing the TP-Link router

This model of routers is well known in the market and is widely distributed, and therefore it's not surprising that many users are often interested in how to reflash the TP-Link router.

The procedure here is as follows:

• First you need to download the file with the firmware and place it in any convenient folder;
• Then you need to turn on the router and connect it to the PC via the Ethernet network cable;
• Then you need to open any available browser and type in its address bar an IP address: 192.168.1.1; If this address is non-working, then you can try: 192.168.0.1 - should earn;
• On the offer to enter the authorization parameters it is necessary to type the login and password in the appropriate fields: admin and admin;
• A window of standard settings will open, where you will need to go to the System Tools tab and select the Firmware Upgrade item;
• In the top part of the window you need to find the File item, you can type the local address of the downloaded firmware file manually, but the easiest way is just to click on the "Browse" button and in the opened dialog to specify the already unpacked firmware file;
• Then click on the Upgrade and OK softkey;
• It will only be necessary to wait until the download and firmware status bar is filled to 100%, and then the router either reboots itself, or it needs to be done manually.

Attention! All the settings of the router will be reset to the factory settings, and therefore before you can reflash the TP-Link router, you must either remember or write down all the settings on a separate sheet. If previously installed software allowed, you can save the configuration file in advance.

Rewrite the Dir router

First of all, it is important to know that the routers of this revision model B1, B2, B3 are incompatible with revision routers B4, B5, B6 and B7. That's why you can not download the firmware version for B1, B2, B3, and use them on B4, B5, B6 and B7 routers or vice versa. Failure to do so will result in damage to the device.

The D-Link Dir router belongs to several old models, and therefore the need for changing its firmware can be caused by many objective reasons.

And, quite naturally, many owners of this device will be interested in how to reflash the Dir router. However, the process of flashing and in this case will not somehow fundamentally differ from the change of firmware of other models of routers:

1. First you will need to download and unzip the firmware file. Unarchived, it must have the .bin extension.
2. Turn on the router itself and connect it to the computer using an Ethernet cable (the WAN cable from the provider must be removed at the same time).
3. Further in the browser it is necessary to type: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
4. After that, the router will offer to save the password and login for security. They are standard for these cases: admin and admin.
5. In the window that opens, select the "System" tab and then "Update Software".
6. In the next step, you need to click on the "Browse" screen button, specify the downloaded firmware file and click on the OK button.

If everything is done correctly, after the reboot, an updated interface window will appear, indicating the current firmware version.

Update of the D-Link router

As for how to reflash the D-Link router, then here the algorithm of actions will be similar: download the firmware file, connect the router to the computer, type the above digits of the address in the browser.

Then you will need to click on the "Advanced settings" button in the configuration window to access the necessary items "System" and "Software Update".

The next steps will be the same as described above - click on the "Browse" button and specify the downloaded firmware file, then click on OK and wait for the installation process to finish.

The last step in the flashing is also the reboot of the router.

If "everything is hanging up"

It's possible that those who were puzzled by the question of how to reflash the Dir 300 router from D-Link will collide during the process of reflashing with the fact that the browser or the router itself is frozen. However, this should not be frightened, just during the installation of updates, the router loses connection with the computer for a while, but restores it. The interruption time can be different, it depends both on the speed of the computer itself and on the router, but on average takes no more than one or two minutes.

Of course, if the interrupt lasts too long, it's possible that there are serious problems or this version of the update is incompatible with the router model. You can try to force the router to reboot and reinstall the installation, before making sure that a really suitable firmware version is installed.

Under no circumstances can you turn off or pull out the router at this time from the outlet!

Re-flashing the Asus router

Asus routers are also common in the network equipment market and also require systematic software updates. Therefore, anyone who is interested in how to reflash the Asus router, you need to perform the following actions:

• Connect the router to the computer using an Ethernet cable;
• Enter the following in the address bar: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1;
• Specify the required login and password;
• Now you need to return to the factory settings first, you need to go to the items: "Advanced settings" - "Administration" - "Save / Load / Restore settings";
• Here you must first make a backup of the existing settings and only then perform a factory reset;
• Then you will need to go back to the browser settings window and go through the items: "Advanced settings" - "Administration" - "Firmware update";
• Specify the downloaded firmware file;
• After installing a new file, you will need to go to the settings page for the third time and reset them to the factory settings again.

This completes the upgrade process.

Re-flashing the router "Kyivstar"

In how to reflash the router "Kyivstar", there is nothing special. After all, this operator uses TP-Link router models, which have already been discussed above. However, there are some peculiarities and nuances that should be taken into account:

1. To get to the settings window, in the browser you need to enter not just digits, but: 192.168.1.1/userRpm/SoftwareUpgradeRpm.htm.
2. As a login and password, you need to enter a binder: kyivstar and kyivstar.

The other steps are the same as when upgrading TP-Link routers.

Re-flashing routers from "Beeline"

But those who are interested in how to reflash the Beeline router can breathe a sigh of relief - the flashing of their device also differs nothing from the process of updating the software for everyone else: the same local IP in the address bar and the same familiar bunch "admin - admin ". To get to the window with the firmware file, you must first click on the "Advanced Settings" screen button, then click "Other".

In the opened window, you first have to click on the "Select file" button, and after selecting - to "Perform an update". After the reboot, the router will be updated.

It should also be remembered: when trying to conduct a custom flashing, so that routers from Kyivstar or Beeline work with other operators, the subscriber automatically loses the warranty for the device.

As a result of the manipulations, the stability of the device may increase, and some new functions may be added. And yet, before you reflash the router, you need to clearly understand the entire procedure. If there is no self-confidence, it is better to contact the service shop.