Firmware Upgrade for D-Link DIR 816

Configuring Your Router

STEP 1 (a): Connect Your PC to the Router
  • Unbox the router and power up the router.
  • Connect the Act internet cable to the WAN/Internet port (different colored port)of the router.
  • An extra cable will be available with the router, take LAN cable connect one end to the LANport(1- 4) Of the router (any one port) and one end to the PC or Laptop.
  • In the system press image4 key & R key together image5 to open Run dialog box.
  • Type ipconfig on the command prompt (Black screen). The default gateway of the LAN or Ethernet adapter will be the Router address. (Ex:192.168.1.1)
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STEP 1 (b): Connect Your Mobile
  • Switch on the router and connect ACT internet cable to the WAN/Internet port of the router
  • Go to setting in the Mobile, turn on Wi-Fi and wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name to connect.
  • If the router is already configured and the Wi-Fi password is known then go to settings in the Mobile
  • Under “Wireless and Networks”, press Wi-Fi make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.
  • Wait until the mobile detects router name press the router name if prompted enter the Wi-Fi password and press Connect.
STEP 2: Logging into the Router
  • Open a browser Enter the below IP Address in the Address Bar. A login page appears. The usual usernames and passwords are given in the table below.
  • Router Name IP Address Username Password
    Cisco or Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin admin
    D-Link 192.168.0.1 admin (blank)
    TP-Link 192.168.0.1 admin admin
    Net gear 192.168.1.1 admin password
    Belkin 192.168.2.1 Click on Login in Home (blank)
    Tenda 192.168.0.1 admin admin
    i-Ball Baton 192.168.1.1 admin admin
    Digisol 192.168.2.1 admin 1234 or admin
    Asus 192.168.1.1 admin admin

    If all the above credentials do not work, please check the back of the router wherethe username and password will be mentioned.

STEP 2: Logging into the Router
  • - The username is “Admin” and no password
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STEP 3: Firmware upgrade
  • - Under maintenance > firmware upgrade > upload the new firmware file > upgrade firmware
  • - You can choose to download a Firmware version and then upload it offline or choose to download directly from internet itself
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  • You can choose to download a Firmware version and then upload it offline or choose to download directly from internet itself