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Author Topic: pc will not open firmware for dir655 update  (Read 3396 times)

bajadaze4u

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pc will not open firmware for dir655 update
« on: March 07, 2014, 04:19:23 PM »

my computer keeps dropping the internet connection.  i can not get my pc to open a bin file that the updated firmware is on.  any suggestions.
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Re: pc will not open firmware for dir655 update
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 05:46:23 AM »

if the file you download is a .bin, then you simply need to upload the file to the DIR-655 using the router web UI. Using a browser, enter the IP address of the router and navigate to TOOLS > Firmware and update the firmware. I recommend using IE for the upgrade.
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bajadaze4u

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Re: pc will not open firmware for dir655 update
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 10:28:14 AM »

i'm a little confused on how to make this recipe work. even on i.e. i get the following response. 

Windows has the following information about this file type. This page will help you find software needed to open your file.


File Type: Binary Data File

File Extension: .bin
Description: No known program will open this file. This file is part of a program.

Software or information available at:

    StuffIt Expander
    Alcohol 52% Free Edition
    Alcohol 120%
    Free File Viewer
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Re: pc will not open firmware for dir655 update
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2014, 10:59:44 AM »

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Cable: 1Gb/50Mb>NetGear CM1200>DIR-882>HP 24pt Gb Switch. COVR-1202/2202/3902,DIR-2660/80,3xDGL-4500s,DIR-LX1870,857,835,827,815,890L,880L,868L,836L,810L,685,657,3x655s,645,628,601,DNR-202L,DNS-345,DCS-933L,936L,960L and 8000LH.

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Re: pc will not open firmware for dir655 update
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2014, 02:45:59 PM »

Let us know how it goes...  ;)
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Cable: 1Gb/50Mb>NetGear CM1200>DIR-882>HP 24pt Gb Switch. COVR-1202/2202/3902,DIR-2660/80,3xDGL-4500s,DIR-LX1870,857,835,827,815,890L,880L,868L,836L,810L,685,657,3x655s,645,628,601,DNR-202L,DNS-345,DCS-933L,936L,960L and 8000LH.