D-Link DWR-933M Router
Product Usage Instructions
Updating Firmware Manually:
- Visit the D-Link support page and download the latest firmware for your device model.
- Connect your PC to the DWR-933M Router using Wi-Fi or a USB type C cable (a wired connection is recommended).
- Open a web browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 in the URL bar.
- Enter the username and password (default: admin, device password on label).
- Navigate to the More tab, then click on Upgrade from the left-hand menu.
- In the Local Upgrade Section, select the firmware file (bin or .zip) downloaded earlier.
- Click Open, then Upload to start the firmware update process.
FAQs
- How do I reset the router if I forgot the password?
- If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, perform a hard reset on the router. This usually involves pressing and holding the reset button for a specific duration as mentioned in the user manual.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
How do I update firmware manually on DWR-933M Router?
FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) for DWR-933M — This router supports FOTA which means it automatically detects when new firmware versions are available from the D-Link servers. Once detected, the router downloads and installs the update in the background, ensuring the router is always running the latest software version. This eliminates the need for users to manually check for updates, improving the security, performance, and feature set of the device.
Fallback Mechanism for Manual Updates — If the router fails to detect the update or there are issues with the automatic process, users have the option to manually upgrade their router’s firmware. To do so, you would need to visit the D-Link support website and choose his country at https://www.dlink.com/en/change-region, find the correct firmware for your router model, and download the appropriate firmware file. It’s important to ensure that the correct firmware file is selected, as installing incorrect firmware could cause malfunctions or even damage the device.
Firmware Update Process
Manual Firmware Update Process:
- Visit the D-Link support page and select your country at https://www.dlink.com/en/changeregion and look for the latest firmware version of your specific device model and download the file on your computer.
- Connect your PC to the DWR-933M either via Wi-Fi or USB type C cable.
- Note: To avoid disruption during the firmware upgrade, it is advised that you use a wired connection
- Once connected, open a web browser and type in the URL bar https://192.168.1.1
- You will be prompted to enter the username and password to access the router’s settings.
- Username: admin
- Password: [device password on the label]
- Note: If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to perform a hard reset on the router
- Once logged in, navigate to the More tab, then Click Upgrade from the left-hand menu
- In the Local Upgrade Section, click “Local upgrade” and pick the firmware file and locate the .bin or the zip file downloaded in step 1.
- Highlight the file by clicking it once then click Open. Then, click “Upload” to initiate the firmware update process
Documents / Resources
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D-Link DWR-933M Router [pdf] Owner's Manual DWR-933M Router, DWR-933M, Router |