Legacy Products
The resources associated with these products have ceased their development and are no longer supported.
D-Link Systems, Inc. recommends retiring these products and replacing them with products that receive firmware updates.
How do I upgrade the firmware on my DIR-505/505L?

Note: The latest firmware for the DIR-505/505L can be found at https://legacy.us.dlink.com

Step 1: Unplug the DIR-505/505L from the wall outlet, move the selector switch to Router/AP Mode.and plug it back in.

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Step 2: From your wireless computer, scan for available wireless networks and connect to the pre-defined SSID (Located on the Companion Card supplied with the DIR-505 and on the bottom of the DIR-505) e.g. dlink-E81A

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Step 3: Open your web browser and type:http://192.168.0.1 or http://dlinkrouter

Step 4: Click Cancel when the D-Link Setup Wizard Appears (If applicable)

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Step 5: Log into the DIR-505/505L. The default username is admin and there is no password

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Step 6: Click Maintenance > Firmware

Step 7: Click Browse and select the firmware file to upload and click the upload button

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Step 8: The firmware will start the upgrade process. This process will take approx 150 seconds

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Once the router finishes rebooting, the firmware will be upgraded.