Unplug the power adapter from the back of the DSL-124, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in. If it still fails, perform a manual hardware reset by depressing the physical Reset pinhole button on the back panel with a paperclip for 10 seconds while the device is powered on.

Note: If you have never changed it, the default username is and the default password is admin (or blank on some older revisions). Step 3: Installing the Firmware Update

Open a browser and go to 192.168.1.1 (default IP). Username: admin (default password is often blank or admin ).

Open your web browser and go to your region's official D-Link support website (e.g., D-Link Middle East, D-Link India, or D-Link Worldwide Support, depending on where the router was purchased).

You must download the firmware file specific to your device's Hardware Revision

Cross-reference the listed firmware with your hardware version (from your router's bottom sticker) and download the latest version available.

: If the router acts buggy after the update, perform a factory reset by holding the physical

: D-Link strongly recommends retiring these devices and replacing them with functionally superior, supported technology. How to Download Official Firmware

The keyword implies that you are looking for the official, stable, and latest release—not a beta or third-party mod.

Locate and select the extracted .bin firmware file you downloaded in Step 2.

The official D-Link Support Website is the most trusted source for any available files: