I tried uploading the factory firmware through the dd-wrt firmware upgrade interface but it keeps on failing to overwrite it. How do I restore my router to factory firmware?
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- Plug the Ethernet cable that connects your computer, that was plugged into one of the LAN ports,
- Setup your PC with static IP - ex: 192.168.0.2 (different from 192.168.0.1)
- Make sure the PC has the new firmware
- Unplug the power
- Hold the reset button for 3~5 seconds and re plug the power WITHOUT RELEASING THE RESET BUTTON. 6.Open a web browser to 192.168.0.1 and then you should see EMERGENCY FLASHING page then click browse/upload locate the file and click UPLOAD FIRMWARE NOW
- You should see a SUCCSESS page, If you don’t then re do steps 2-6
You need to hold the reset button in until the amber power light keeps blinking on and off
You can download the latest firmware here: http://support.dlink.com/productinfo.aspx?m=dir-868l