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Title: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
Post by: hhipal on August 23, 2010, 07:39:22 PM

Is there any way to reset the firmware to what was put on it at the factory.  Not just reset the settings, actually replacing the firmware.

I had bad flash of the firmware and want to go back.

I do not know if there is a hard reset or some kind of utility.

Title: Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
Post by: !!!!clarkkent on August 24, 2010, 01:02:43 AM

I don't think there is. Your only option is to download a lower firmware version and load it to your router. Be aware of the firmware notes that say

"Note: This firmware does not allow downgrading. Please read the release notes before upgrading."

Title: Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
Post by: hhipal on August 25, 2010, 08:00:52 AM

Thanks.  I had already downloaded an earlier version.  The question is, how do I push it out to the router?  I did an "emergency room" push, but it said the version is bad and could not load.

Title: Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
Post by: !!!!clarkkent on September 01, 2010, 10:07:02 PM

You can just upgrade the firmware as you normally would but the firmware that you are loading is a lower version.

Title: Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
Post by: smlunatick on September 02, 2010, 06:12:55 AM

It must be noted that D-Link has released a firmware level that will not permit the firmware "downgrade" below that level. Read the firmware notes!!!!