The D-link DIR series routers have an automatic check feature to know about firmware updates when an Internet connection is available. The automatic firmware update feature enabled on the router allows the new updates to be loaded from a local file. This works in a way that when the router discovers a newer version of the firmware, it will inform the D-link router user on login to the web GUI of the router through dlinkrouter.local for router configuration.

How to locate the latest firmware version?

Access http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar for D-link router login.

The firmware version can be found located at the top right hand corner of the page.

Steps for D-Link DIR-816 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router firmware update:

Download the firmware file for manual firmware update process from dlinkrouter.local and save it on your computer.

Launch a web browser on your computer to access dlinkrouter.local.

Enter the D-Link DIR-816 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router login default address http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar of the browser to access its web GUI.

If you are unable to access the web GUI of D-Link Router through dlinkrouter.local, you must try to enter the default IP address of the router i.e. http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar for D-link router login into the web GUI. Dlinkrouter.local login

Enter the default D-Link DIR-816 Wireless AC750 Dual Band Router login details- the username (admin) and password (blank by default) for D-link router login via dlinkrouter.local login.

Note: the username and password login are case sensitive.