Comments on: D-Link DI-604 Firmware rev. E

By: Cote

Cote — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:21:50 +0000

Here is how to crash the router:

Crash Recovery feature listed in D-Link’s knowledge base:

Crash Recovery Print
If you are experiencing router reboots, try using the crash recovery method and reflashing an earlier firmware. Download the firmware you wish to use from »support.dlink.com/downloads. To crash recover:

Step 1 Unplug the power from the router. Hold in the reset button and plug the power back in. Continue holding for 10 seconds and then release.

Step 2 Statically assign an IP address to your computer in the same IP subnet range: 192.168.0.x where x is any number between 2 and 254. Your Subnet Mask should be 255.255.255.0.

Step 3 Open Internet Explorer and browse to 192.168.0.1. You should see the crash recovery page. Browse to the location of the firmware on your hard-drive and click the send button.

Your router should now be stable and ready to configure.

By: Cote

Cote — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:19:53 +0000

Tom, you may find some better help at Broadbandreports.com. It sounds to me like you are having some very basic computer questions and flashing your router may be above your current skill level. The above files assumes you know how to access your router via the web interface. There is no need to use the d-link tool. I have never used a d-link tool before so I can’t help you there.

By: Vinod

Vinod — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:46:41 +0000

I am using a dlink di 604 made in china. will this firmware work on this model.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:35:20 +0000

Hi,
How do i update the firmware, i tried to do it with the d-link tool but then i got to give a directory to where to save it and i dont know which one.
Also with this site i dont know how to instal them.
Please help.
kind regards

By: Cote

Cote — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:44:54 +0000

Glenn,
Since you are using hardware that I am not familiar with, I can’t give you a straight answer. I know that the old 604 router does not allow you to backup the router, but it does allow you to “crash” the router in the event that you have a bad firmware. If your hardware acts in the same manor, then you could perform that same steps in the event that you install incompatible firmware. See the instructions above on how to “crash” your router. I would suggest you try to “crash” your router first before trying to flash it with unofficial/untested firmware. Good luck. Let us know how you make out.

By: glenn

glenn — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:14:03 +0000

sir how can i back up my original firmware so i can revert it when the updated version is not working well

By: Cote

Cote — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:53:31 +0000

Glenn,
Look at this: Here
Read Aladdin4D comment.
Here is the UK version for rev. Fx: Here
Here is the russian version for rev. Fx: Here
Use at your own risk...

By: glenn

glenn — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:51:18 +0000

i just bought a d-link di-604 but my problem is my net speed slowed down and i think a firmware update would fix it. my major problem is i can’t find a firmware update for H/W Ver.: F5
F/W Ver.: 3.20 please help me

By: Cote

Cote — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:22:55 +0000

Okay, so since you don’t use the D-Link as your main router (this would require a external NIM), then let the firmware flashing begin!

On a side note, I would seriously recommend you get a DD-WRT based router and use this as your main router. The Actiontec can then be placed in bridge mode with the wireless turned off. Your VOD and guide will still work, and you can move away from being forced to use the Actiontec as the main router.

Getting, installing, and using DD-WRT is not for novice users and placing the Actiontec in bridge mode is not exactly straight forward, but in the end you will be very happy with it.

DD-WRT info:
DD-WRT Wiki

There are many ways to setup the bridge mode and it depends on if you are on a CAT5 install or a COAX install (ex. are you connected to the ONT via COAX or Cat5?) AND it depends if you want your actiontec to perform double NAT operation or have the Actiontec act as a simple switch with a bridge to the Moca interface.
I like how this guy did it:
See here

He essentially connected his personal router directly to the ONT, then he set his Actiontec to act as a switch and bridge the Moca connection. This way the set top boxes still get their IPs from your personal router and NOT the actiontec (no double NAT).

Here’s the main thread (it’s a very LONG read and covers many confirguations:
Main Thread

Here is a personal account of how bandwidth is increased when you order VOD:
Boost

By: William Gunn

William Gunn — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:33:51 +0000

thanks for the info, i already have the actiontec router and it sucks, wireless is very slow and at a point, it just stops and i need to reset my laptop’s wireless card, The only reason why i keep it is to have VOD. Plus, actiontec didn’t work with my slingbox and my xbox 360, so although it has a alot of nice features, whats the point if the router can’t do anything useful.