D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150 Home Router Instructions
- June 16, 2024
- D-Link
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D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150 Home Router Instructions
Product Information
Specifications
- Product: D-Link DIR-601
- Hardware Version: A1
- Firmware: dd-wrtv2
- Firmware Download Link: Please use http://www.dd-wrt.com
Product Usage Instructions
Flashing Instructions
- Connect a LAN cable from your computer to the LAN port of the router.
- Ensure that your firewall, virus protection, and wireless settings are turned off on your computer.
- Press and hold the reset button on your router for 30 seconds. The power light should turn orange.
- Release the reset button and wait for a few minutes until all lights return to normal.
- Set a static IP on your computer to 192.168.0.9. If you are unsure how to do this, it is recommended to seek assistance.
- Login to the router at 192.168.0.1 using “Admin” as the username and leaving the password blank. Make sure you have returned to factory defaults.
- Go to the firmware upgrade page and select the dir601a1-factory-to-ddwrt-firmware.bin file that you downloaded earlier.
- Click on “Upgrade”.
- Wait for three minutes without touching anything.
- An orange soccer ball-like icon will light up on the front of your router to indicate successful upgrade.
- Change your computer’s IP settings back to “Auto IP” and “Auto DNS”.
- Check your LAN connection status. Your computer should have an IP in the 192.168.1.xxx range.
- Log on to your router at 192.168.1.1.
- Select the username and enter a memorable one.
- Select the password and enter a memorable one as well. Proceed to configure your router.
Flashing Instructions
CONFIRMED TO WORK ON A1 HARDWARE VERSION ONLY!
Where do I download firmware?
For newer builds:
- Plug a cable into the LAN port of your router. Never upgrade except with a LAN cable connected to your router from your computer, and make sure your firewall, virus protection and wireless are OFF in your computer.
- On your router, hold the reset button down for 30 seconds. Power light should turn orange and then after you let go of the reset button, after a few minutes, all lights should return to normal.
- Set a static IP on your computer of 192.168.0.9. If you don’t know how to do this, you should not be messing with third party firmware.
- Login to the router at 192.168.0.1. Admin is username and password is left blank. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RETURNED TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
- Go to the firmware upgrade page. Select the dir601a1-factory-to-ddwrt-firmware.bin that you downloaded earlier to upgrade
- Hit UPGRADE.
- WAIT FOR THREE MINUTES WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING. TIME THIS!
- An orange soccer ball-like icon will light on the front of your router and this will stay lit.
- Change your computer IP back to AUTO IP and AUTO dns.
- Check your LAN connection status. You should have an IP on your computer in the 192.168.1.xxx range.
- Login to your router at 192.168.1.1
- SELECT the username (make ALL the dots blue highlighted) and enter one that you will remember.
- Select the password and enter one that you will remember, and then enter these and go in and configure your router.
Restore to Factory Firmware
(Per user experiences, if you are having difficulty flashing, use Windows with Internet Explorer 6 or Ultra Simple Web Browser 2.0 [1].)
- set your computer’s ip manually to: 192.168.0.X (not 1) AND set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
- unplug the power cable to the router
- press the reset button and plug in the power cable when the power led flashes orange release the reset.
- go to 192.168.0.1
- Upload your original firmware and wait
- After the update, the factory firmware saved my old settings so I connected to my previously set router IP.
Download this file:
https://download1.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2011/02-17-11-r16214
/dlink-dir601a1/dir601a1-factory-to-demo/.
FAQ’s
Which hardware version does this flashing method work on?
This flashing method is confirmed to work on A1 hardware version only.
What security options are available for my wireless network?
The router supports various security protocols like WPA, WPA2, and WEP. It's recommended to use WPA2 for better security.
Why is my internet connection slow?
Check your internet speed with a direct connection to the modem. Ensure that no interference or obstacles are affecting the Wi-Fi signal. Consider upgrading your internet plan if necessary.
What should I do if I forget my router's login credentials?
Perform a factory reset to restore the default username and password. Make sure to change the login credentials after gaining access to the router.