Despite the fact that the DIR-300 firmware does not have such a large number of differences from previous versions of this device, users often ask questions about where to download such firmware, as well as how to properly use the updated web interface. However, in fact, it is enough to understand the extremely simple instructions, and then you can do all the procedures completely independently.

How to download?

It is immediately worth noting the fact that this instruction is relevant only for those routers that have the inscription H/W: D1 on the sticker below. In other cases, other DIR-300 firmware is needed.

Before you start installing the software, you should download the firmware file from the official website. On the site itself, you will need to go to the pub-Router-DIR-300-Firmware folder. You should pay attention to the fact that in this folder there are several directories under the same name, which differ from each other by underscores. If you bought your router in 2015 or made an even later purchase, then you will need to select DIR-300 firmware with the ending “A_D1”.

This folder contains the latest firmware versions intended for the corresponding router. As of January 2015, the latest version is 2.5.11.

Preparation

If you have not yet connected your own router, and have not previously dealt with similar procedures, you should perform a certain set of works before getting the DIR-300:

  • Connect the router cable to the computer. In the vast majority of cases, this cable is included in the initial configuration of the device. One end of the wire is connected to the computer's network card, while the other is connected to the LAN 1 connector on the router itself. If your computer does not have a network port, you should connect this device via Wi-Fi.
  • Connect power to the router. If you are going to flash the DIR-300 router via a wireless connection, then after a certain time the DIR-300 network will appear, in which password protection will not be installed, and you will need to connect to it.
  • Launch any browser convenient for you, then type 192.186.0.1 in the address bar. If this page does not open, you should check that in the characteristics of the connection you are using in the “TCP/IP Protocol Properties” section there is a checkmark next to the “Obtain IP and DNS automatically” section.
  • When you are asked for your username and password, you will need to enter admin. It is worth noting the fact that when you first log in, most likely, you will be asked to change the standard password, and if you still decide to change it, do not forget it, since then the setting will be blocked for you in the DIR-300 router. If the password doesn't work, then you or someone else has already changed it before. In this case, it is recommended to completely reset the starting characteristics of the router using the Reset button located on the back of the device. After this, the configuration must be carried out again in the DIR-300 router.

If all the above procedures were successful, then you can immediately proceed to the next part.

Firmware

Depending on what firmware version is currently present on your device, after logging in you will see one of the interface options. Pay attention to this point.

Gray interface

The gray background of the interface is typical for firmware versions 1.0.11 or 1.0.4, and in this case you should perform the following procedures:

  • Go to the “Advanced Settings” category using the button at the bottom of the screen. If necessary, you should switch the language using the Language button located at the top of the page.
  • In the “System” column, click the double right arrow, and then select “Software Update”.
  • Select the firmware file you need, which was downloaded earlier from the official website.
  • Click "Update".

Then you will need to wait a certain time before the firmware is installed on your Wi-Fi DIR-300. If it seems to you that everything is completely frozen or the page is in the “Not responding” state, do not be surprised, this point will be discussed in more detail later.

White interface

The white interface is typical for firmware version 2.5.4 or 2.5.11, as well as for subsequent versions. In this case, you will need to do the following work to update:

  • On the left side of the menu, select “System”, and then click on “Software Update”. Do not forget that if necessary or to ensure greater convenience in working with the interface, you can switch its language using the corresponding button at the top of the screen.
  • Go to the “Local Update” section, click on the “Browse” button and look for the firmware file that you previously downloaded.
  • Click the "Update" button.

Within a short period of time, your DIR-300 will be updated, the Wi-Fi connection will be completed, and you will be able to use the Internet.

What to do if everything is frozen?

If, during the process of installing the update, it seemed to you that the device was completely frozen because the progress bar was constantly moving in the browser or it simply displayed that the page was inaccessible, this situation occurs because during the software update process the connection between the computer and the router is completely lost . Thus, you will have to wait for one or two minutes, then connect to this device again and enter the settings to see that the firmware has been updated normally.

If you have experience from this manufacturer, you can begin to determine the device parameters on your computer, since the same principles are used in the DIR-300. Instructions for those who do not have experience in such selection of configurations are below.

How is the setup done?

Despite the perceptions of many users, there is actually nothing difficult about setting up a router correctly. To do this, you will need literally 10 minutes of free time and a competent approach to business.

How to connect?

Initially, you need to connect the device to the network itself. To do this, you will need to plug your Internet provider cable, which was provided to you during the installation process, into the yellow Internet port on the back of the router, and connect one of the LAN connectors to the network card of your computer. It is worth noting the fact that the most convenient is the wired setup of the DIR-300. The WRT firmware and other variations, of course, allow you to carry out the firmware even wirelessly via a tablet or phone, but still it is the wired mode that can be called the most convenient among all existing ones. Now connect the router to the outlet, but do not rush to try connecting to the Internet through it from various wireless devices.

If you have some kind of TV set-top box, then in this case you can also connect it to one of the LAN ports, but experts recommend doing this after the final setup of the equipment, since in some situations the set-top box greatly interferes with normal setup.

How to go to settings?

It’s worth noting right away that a fairly common mistake made by modern users is that the network is actively connected during the setup process on the computer, both during setup and after it. You must first completely disconnect the current connection if it is running on your laptop or personal computer, and subsequently do not connect it until the setup is completely completed. The router will independently establish a connection and also “distribute” the Internet to all kinds of gadgets.

Now launch a browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. You will see a window in which you will be asked for a password and login, and you should enter the word “admin” in both fields. This password and login are set by default in the standard web interface of this router.

What to do if it doesn't work?

If, after entering this data, the system sends you back to the input page, this means that someone tried to change the router settings, and, in particular, changed the standard password, since you are asked to change it at the first login. It happens that you cannot remember it, in which case you will need to reset the device to standard settings. To do this, you need to press the Reset button located on the back of the case, and not just press, but hold for 15-20 seconds while the router is connected to the network.

How to setup?

After entering your login and password, you will see the main page of your router’s interface, where all the settings are present, and where we previously updated the DIR-300. At the bottom of the page you will need to click “Advanced settings”, and if necessary, change the initial interface language.

After that, go to the “Network” item and select the WAN section. Now you should see a list of connections, where you will see the only active one, which you need to open. Its parameters should be as follows:

  • connection type - “Dynamic IP + L2TP”;
  • name - may remain standard, but often users prefer to enter something more convenient (this does not in any way affect the functionality of the installed equipment);
  • username - here you will need to enter your individual Internet login (for example, for the Beeline network it usually starts with 0891);
  • password and confirmation - again, the Internet password is entered in order to gain access to the network;
  • VPN server address - check with your provider's service center.

Experts recommend leaving all other parameters at default and not trying to change them if you are not a qualified specialist. Now you can click the “Change” button, after which you will again be thrown to a page with a complete list of available connections. After this, you should turn your attention to the indicator located in the upper right part of the screen - you need to click on it and select “Save”, which will allow you to completely save the settings in the router’s memory so that they will not be reset later in the event of a power outage.

If you enter all the relevant information correctly, and there are no active L2TP connections on the computer itself, the next time you refresh the browser page you will find that you have a configured Internet connection and have access to the Internet. Now all that remains is to configure the basic security settings, or more precisely, set some complex password for the DIR-300 router.

It is recommended to set some really complex combination as a password so that no one can connect to your Internet from the outside. You can use random password generators or simply create your own combination of numbers and letters.

Situation in which it is necessary to do restoring firmware on DIR-300 routers different revisions may arise for various reasons. In addition to a malfunction in the firmware, when a WiFi router simply stops distributing the Internet and its web interface becomes unavailable, this could also be a simple rollback to the usual “stock” firmware after DD-WRT. Or it could be a recovery after an unsuccessful flashing, when the router was fed firmware from a different hardware version.
In general, the developers - the D-Link company - foresaw such a development of events and on many modern devices they created an Emergency Web Server or Failsafe UI, which is actually the same thing. Now let's figure out together how to use it.

Before doing anything with the router, you must first download the firmware from the official D-Link server - ftp.dlink.ru:

You can find out what hardware version of DIR-300 you have on the sticker on the back cover of the case:

After that, go to the desired folder on the server, look for the “Firmware” directory there and download the latest firmware version and the previous one, just in case. After that, we begin to conjure with a piece of iron. We disconnect the provider’s cable from it and all clients, except the computer from which we will do the recovery.
Then we do this - go to the Local Area Connections settings and manually enter the IP address in the properties of the TCP/IPv4 protocol 192.168.0.2 , mask 255.255.255.0 and the gateway - 192.168.0.1 :

You can register the addresses of DNS servers, or you can not - this is not important, because they will not be used. Click on OK and close the settings.

We take our DIR-300 in our hands and press the button Reset:

Keeping it pressed, turn off the power to the router with your other hand and turn it on again. Wait 15 seconds and release Reset.

Now you need to launch an Internet browser and enter the address in the address bar - http://192.168.0.1. The result should be like this:

There may be another nuance here. Earlier DIR-300 models had a disaster recovery interface at a different address. Therefore, if your router does not respond to 192.168.0.1, then again go to the properties of the TCP/IP protocol and register the following IP:

IP: 192.168.20.80
mask:255.255.255.0

You also need to enter the address 192.168.20.81 in the address bar of the browser:

The interface of Emergency Web Server and Failsafe UI is virtually identical - a file selection button, and a button to start flashing. Click on “Browse” and select the downloaded file with the firmware. Then click on “Upload” and wait for the process to complete.

What do we have as a result? Working router D-Link DIR-300! All the best!

We have already looked at setting up and installing the D-Link DIR router, today we will talk about flashing it.

Model Definition

First of all, you need to determine the model of your router, so that you can then select the D-Link firmware we need. The model is written on the bottom of the device.

Download from the official website

Only after you have accurately determined the router model, do we proceed to downloading the firmware for the D-Link DIR-300 router. The company has a website with all its D-Link firmware, which greatly simplifies our task. Go to the address - http://ftp.dlink.ru/pub/Router/ This page contains programs for all routers of the company we are interested in. In this list we need to find our device.

At this point, follow the link called D-Link “DIR-300_NRU”. It contains programs for many models at once. Then you need to select the Firmware folder. And here we select the model that you have. For example, we have a DIR 300 NRU B7 router. For you this could be, for example, NRU B5. In the folder where we went there is a file with the extension “.bin”. We download this file.

Software Update

Go to the device settings. If anyone doesn’t know, then in the browser you just need to go to the site 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. If the page interface is designed in dark gray tones, then click on the “Advanced settings” link, it is located in the lower left corner, as shown in the screenshot.

In the “System” column there is an arrow to the right, there is “Software Update”.

In the window that opens, select “browse” to select the file of interest to us. We select the file that was previously downloaded, the one with the extension “.bin”. Click the “update” button. This completes the update. Let's consider updating on other interfaces.

If the interface is old, white background, blue panels, then we act a little differently. Go to the same router settings. Enter our username and password. In the top panel there is a “System” item. A list appears where we select “Software Update”. Select our file and update the software.

D-Link router firmware interface 1.2. has marine tones, blue-green color menu on the left. Select “System”, “Software Update”. After these steps, as usual, select the file and update.

There is also an older D-LINK DIR-300 firmware, version 1. A dark gray menu, and in English. We select “MAINTENANCE” in the top menu, then our choice falls on “Firmware Update”, which is in the left list. Select the file and click update.

This is how we essentially update the software in one step. The only problem can be the lack of Russian language in the old firmware.

Attention! It is important to understand that under no circumstances should you turn off the device, stopping the software update process.

Video on the topic

Happy Internet to you!

The D1 is very similar to the process with other devices, but some people still have a lot of questions.

Basically, these questions are related to downloading the “D-Link DIR-300 NRU firmware” file from the website created by D-Link, as well as questions related to the updated interface in the firmware, which is clearly seen in the example of version 2.5.n

In this description, we will look at how to reflash the D-Link DIR-300 router by obtaining the latest firmware version 2.5.n from the website for the DIR-300 D1 model and how to perform the installation correctly, provided that the router was factory-installed with firmware with additions and updates 1.0.4. In this guide I will try to take into account all the nuances that arise during installation.

Firmware for router d link dir 300: stage 1

The explanation of how to flash DIR-300 is only suitable for routers that have the following letters on the bottom of the case: H/W: D1. If the values ​​are different, then you need to download a file with different firmware.

Where to download firmware d link dir 300

  • We go to the manufacturer’s Internet project, which is located at http://ftp.dlink.ru in order to download the file itself.
  • On it we go to the pub pack, then to the folder called Router, and then to the DIR-300 (underscore) NRU and in it we find the Firmware folder. It should be noted that inside the Router directory there are DIR-300 A D1 directories. Their differences are that one of them has an underscore, while the other does not have such a symbol, it is written in one word. To update the firmware of the D-Link DIR-300 router, you need the file that I specified.

The firmware itself is located in this directory.

They all end in .bin

When this article was written, the newest firmware file was created in 2013. I will install this version in this created in 2013. I will install this version in this guide.

Preparations before installation

If you know how to get to the settings section of the connected device, then in such a case you don’t have to read this section. The only thing I would like to note is that updating the firmware of the D-Link DIR-300 router and the main changes are best made using a connection to a modem using an Ethernet cable.

If the router is disabled and the user has not performed the previously described actions:

  1. The router must be connected using a wire (supplied with the device) to a personal PC, using which the firmware will be performed. It should be noted that on a personal PC, the input for the network card is the LAN1 port on the device. If your mobile PC does not have such a port, you will have to skip this step. The connection occurs via Wi-Fi.
  2. Connect the device to a power outlet. When using a Wi-Fi connection, after one to two minutes a network called DIR-300 will appear, which will not be protected by a password, provided that the name and other parameters have not been changed. You need to connect to the network that appears.
  3. Open the browser and write where you usually write the URL of the desired site: 192.168.10.1. If the page does not open, you need to open the TCP/IP protocol parameters and check the box next to the inscription Obtain an IP and DNS address automatically.
  4. When the form opens in which you need to register your login and password, you must enter admin. The first time, you will be asked to change your password. If you do not change it, you must not forget the new password, as it will be useful for subsequent entries into the device settings. If the password does not work, maybe you or someone else changed it before you, you need to reset all device settings. To do this, press and hold for a while the button called Reset, which is located on the back of the router.
  5. If the above was done correctly, what we were aiming for begins: flashing the D-Link DIR-300 router.

D link dir 300 firmware update using example rev. B6

You will be shown the only option you need, it depends on the version that is installed on the router. This is the settings interface.

In case number 1, if the DIR-300 NRU rev. firmware is installed. B6 version 1.n.n, you need to follow these steps.

  • Click on the “advanced settings” item; if the Russian language is not displayed, you can change it in the Language section.
In the “system” item, click on the arrow pointing to the right
  • Next is the software update.
  • Now we indicate the firmware file that we just recently downloaded.
  • Click on the button called “update”.

Having completed all these steps, the wait for the process to end comes. And now, the D-Link DIR-300 NRU firmware is finished. If suddenly you see that the installation process has stopped, or the page has stopped, you need to go to the “notes” section, which is located a little lower.

Router d link dir 300: Beeline firmware

This paragraph is needed for users who need DIR-300 NRU firmware improved version 2.n.n. In addition, this instruction is suitable if you need to install firmware on a router from Beeline.

  1. Go to the settings section
  2. A menu will open where we select “System”, then updated software. If necessary, switch to Russian.
  3. Go to the “local update” section and click on the “review” button. Next, we indicate where the *.bin file is located in the file system of your personal PC.
  4. Click update.

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Note

If it suddenly seemed to you that while the update was taking place or while the DIR-300 firmware was being installed, the router froze. It seems like this if you notice that in the display window of the browser page where the update is taking place, a special installation bar is constantly moving.

It appears that the page is not loading. This may happen because during a software update, the connection between the personal PC and the router stopped. You should wait two or three minutes and then connect to the device again.

When using a wired connection, recovery will occur automatically.

Then you should go into the settings again and see that the update has occurred.

Further, the necessary device settings do not differ in any way from the settings of the same models, but with different interface options. Differences in interface design are not scary. Now you know how to get the D-Link DIR-300 firmware and reflash the device. Still have questions? We write them at the bottom of the article!

Over time, technology becomes obsolete, and some devices are replaced by others - new and more efficient. The same applies to software in the field of wireless technologies. What to do with a normally functioning router but with outdated firmware, don’t throw it away? This article discusses the firmware of the D-link DIR 300 router.

Before proceeding with further actions, you need to understand that flashing the router carries a certain amount of risk. Sometimes it can lead to complete inoperability of the device. Therefore, you need to update the router firmware when necessary. If your router is constantly buggy or slow, updating the firmware can get it back up and running.

Attention: updating the firmware of a router whose warranty period has not yet expired will void the manufacturer's warranty.

Another important point: there should be no electrical problems during the firmware update process. For those of you who constantly lose power, we strongly recommend connecting the router to the power supply via.

Firmware is the firmware written into the computer's CMOS. It is also used in phones, tablets, routers and other devices. In other words, this is a certain version of the operating system, and the process of updating it is called flashing.

First you need to download the D-link DIR 300 firmware.

In your browser's address bar, type ftp.dlink.ru and go to the site with the firmware. Go to the pub folder, then to the Router section.

Among the entire list of routers, find and open the DIR-300_NRU folder.

Go to the Firmware section.

Be careful in the next step. It is necessary to select the correct revision of the router model. To do this, turn the modem over and look at the contents of the barcode sticker on the bottom panel; the revision should be indicated here. In our case B1, you can have B2 - B7.

After opening the Firmware folder, select the section corresponding to your router.

Download the file with the extension bin.

What to do next? Connect the router to your computer and turn on the power. Then check your local network settings. In Windows 7, go to “Start” - “Control Panel” - “View network status and tasks” - left menu “Change adapter settings”.

Select the Local Area Connection shortcut, right-click on it and open Properties. In the window that opens, select protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click “Properties” again.

On the General tab, make sure that the following options are selected: “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain a DNS server address automatically.”

If you forgot the password to enter the settings, one of the previous articles described?

Pay attention to the top line, this shows the revision version that we looked at on the modem sticker.

If, for any reason: a sticker came off or letters were erased, you were unable to find out the revision of your device, now you can do this in the login and password entry window.

In the login and password field, enter admin; if other values ​​were set for user authentication, write your data.

In the settings interface that opens, go to the “System” – “Software Update” section.

In the appropriate window, specify the path to the firmware file with the bin extension on your computer. At the beginning of the section about updating the D-Link DIR-300 C1 firmware, it was already mentioned.

Click the “Update” button to install the software; this will take up to 2 minutes.

Sometimes, during the process of flashing the router, error messages may appear or the browser may freeze. In this case, do not take any action, but wait 5 - 10 minutes, the firmware should complete correctly.

Firmware update DIR 300 N150 revision D1

There are several versions of D-Link DIR 300 routers on the market with different firmware revisions and different appearance of web interfaces.

Let's consider updating the software of the DIR 300 N150 router with revision D1 using the example of firmware 2.5.4 with the new “Air” web interface.

After entering the router settings, the following page “Start / Information” will be displayed, where the device model and firmware version are indicated.

To update the firmware, left-click on its version. The System/Software Update page opens.

Click Browse and select the update file on your computer. Then click "Update". Wait for the router to reboot (1 - 2 minutes).

The firmware update file for the DIR 300 N150 router, revision D1, can be found on the official D-Link website or by entering the following URL in the browser address bar.

ftp://ftp.dlink.ru/pub/Router/DIR-300A_D1/Firmware/

The firmware file is called 20140228_1302_DIR_300AE_2.5.4_sdk-master.bin (see picture above).

Software updates must be performed when the router is connected to a computer by wire.

If, after updating the firmware, the router does not work correctly, restore the device to factory settings. To do this, use the corresponding menu section or the hardware RESET button (press when the router is turned on and hold for 10 seconds, then release, the router should reboot).

Important! Updating the router firmware is done at your own risk. If the warranty period has not yet expired, then updating the software yourself (not through a service center) will void it.