How to flash DIR-300?

The DIR-300 router has several completely differentmodifications, respectively, depending on this, and compatible compatible firmware. To do this, you first determine the revision of your router. You can see it on the package, namely at the bottom of the box. The factory-built DIR-300 router has the following IP address 192.168.0.1, empty password and login "admin". So, let's look at how to flash a DIR-300 router if it's brand new.

Punch the router

To install on your DIR-300 DD-WRT, you can flash the router directly from the web-interface itself. So, let's look at this process step by step.

First we download the latest availableversion of the firmware, then select the model of your existing router. Going through this address, you will see that there are two files, but we select one - factory-webflash and save it on your personal computer.
Connect the network card of your PC to one of theports LAN, located on the DIR-300, using a special cable, which must be direct. You can automatically get your own IP address if you contact the DHCP server of the router or you can assign an address to the properties of your network interface from the subnet. Now we need to start the browser and type the address http: //192.168.0.1/, then we will open the standard form with the already prepared password and login that you can use to enter your router interface.
You will need to enter a blank password andlogin, specified above, and also the confirmation code, which will be indicated in the figure. Now go to Maintenance -> Firmware Update, then click "browse" and select the downloaded file, which has the name "dlink-revb-factory-webflash.bin", then click "Upload".
Now we can wait a few minutes, because the router at this time updates its image. While the router's firmware is going to happen, it's impossible to disconnect it from the power supply in any case.
After that, the router will start on its ownreboot, and we get the answer that the browser did not find the corresponding page on the network, since the address of the DIR-300 has just changed. If the router firmware has passed correctly, then the router must load DD-WRT, after which its address will change to 192.168.1.1.
We pass to the following address http: //192.168.1.1 and before us should open DD-WRT. It is worth noting that when you first start your router will ask you to change your remote usernames and passwords. Also, there may be some difficulties when loading the page, for this purpose it will simply clear the cache. You can also try to go through http: //192.168.1.1/Status_Router.asp.
Our next action is the DD-WRT configuration, which we customize for ourselves. Now the process regarding how to flash the DIR-300 is over. You can start using the router.

There are a lot of Internetvideos regarding how to properly flush a router of this brand, so if you have difficulty understanding the above, you can ask for help with the video.

Update the firmware DD-WRT

Over time, even firmware become obsolete, so theirshould be updated periodically. For this we download the firmware of the latest version, in the same place we select the model of your router. The next step is to download the file named ddwrt-webflash, and save it on our computer. Now we need to open DD-WRT in any browser and go to Administration, then click "Firmware Upgrade". Then we need to click "browse" and select a file that is saved under the name "dir300-revb-ddwrt-webflash.bin". Now click on the "Upgrade" button. We can wait a few minutes, after which the browser will completely update the page. Thus, it becomes clear that the firmware was successful. Therefore, it is possible to flash d-link DIR-300 easily and quickly. After that, do not forget to disconnect the router from the power and start to use it fully.

Return to default configuration

There are times when we simplyDuring operation, forget the password of the router. To return to the old configuration that was when purchasing a new router, you need to update the device. It is not that difficult to update it, but for this it is necessary to reset the already configured configuration on the router. To do this, you need after the full load is executed, press the Reset button and hold the finger on it for a few seconds. After you release your finger, the router will automatically restart itself, and the settings will return to the moment you just bought the device. After you perform this procedure, you will need to re-install the login and password, as described above. All operations with the router should be done according to the instructions, but if you lost it somewhere, then you can safely follow the tips given in the article and flash the d-link DIR 300 will be very simple. It is important only to perform everything consistently and carefully.