To ensure a smooth setup, gather the following:
Connect your computer to a LAN port on the router via Ethernet cable (do not use Wi-Fi for flashing). Log into the D-Link interface ( 192.168.0.1 ). Navigate to > Firmware .
Once logged in, D-Link’s interface will likely launch an automatic "Internet Connection Setup Wizard." Look for a button that says or go to the tab labeled "Settings" → "Wireless" → "WDS" or "Repeater."
Open your browser and go to the default DD-WRT IP address: http://192.168.1.1 .
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Ensure the password for the main Wi-Fi network was typed correctly during setup.
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Connect your computer directly to one of the LAN ports on the DIR-868L using an Ethernet cable.
Once it reboots, access the interface again (it might require a new IP address, check your PC's network status if 192.168.0.1 fails).
Locate the pinhole on the back or bottom of the device.