14 Responses to “D-Link DI-604 Firmware rev. E”

• Jerimiah Goodnight
  May 23rd, 2007 16:25
  1

  Thanks for the firmware update on an old DI-604 version C, I installed and it works great. Thanks again

• Paranoid
  September 11th, 2007 19:50
  2

  This article is featured at dslreports.com You can check it by clicking the following link,

  http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19055575-Help-Me-DI-604-Firmware-Download-Link

  You can even download the firmwares at above link.

  enjoY!

• William Gunn
  February 20th, 2008 11:34
  3

  Question, i got my d link router from verizon, but they have not updated their firmware for about 3 years, can i do that crash thing and get the updated firmware? Can i save my settings to my computer and upload them after? And i have a Rev E2, most have E3, does this make a difference?

• Cote
  February 20th, 2008 17:52
  4

  Well, I assume you are talking about the VDI-604. The VDI firmware is specially built for Verizon FIOS TV and has QoS and other internal enhancements that the DI-604 firmware does not. I don’t recommend changing the firmware if you have FIOS TV which uses the QoS and other stuff for your VOD titles.
  
  A few years ago I did take a VDI-604, crashed it, and installed the DI-604 firmware. So it *should* work if you really wanted to. However, I don’t think the latest DI-604 firmware will offer you any notable improvements other than making your VOD and internet act up.
  
  Verizon might offer you a new Actiontec router if the D-Link was to die on you. Although, the Actiontec has some drawbacks.

• William Gunn
  February 21st, 2008 13:33
  5

  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.

• Cote
  February 21st, 2008 18:22
  6

  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

• glenn
  May 2nd, 2008 03:51
  7

  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

• Cote
  May 2nd, 2008 15:53
  8

  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…

• glenn
  May 12th, 2008 04:14
  9

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

• Cote
  May 12th, 2008 17:44
  10

  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.

• Tom
  July 13th, 2008 10:35
  11

  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

• Vinod
  August 3rd, 2008 06:46
  12

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

• Cote
  September 26th, 2008 13:19
  13

  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.

• Cote
  September 26th, 2008 13:21
  14

  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.

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