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Author Topic: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar  (Read 3988 times)

hhipal

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Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
« 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.

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!!!!clarkkent

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Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
« Reply #1 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."
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hhipal

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Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
« Reply #2 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.
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!!!!clarkkent

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Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
« Reply #3 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.
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smlunatick

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Re: Reset to Factory Firmware - Not a settings reset, actually replacing the firmwar
« Reply #4 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!!!!
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