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DSL-2870B Firmware Release Notes
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IMPORTANT: When upgrading from firmware ver.1.0x to 2.0x you will need first to upgrade to firmware ver.2.00.00, here is the link to this firmware:
ftp://files.dlink.com.au/products/DSL-2870B/REV_A/Firmware/DSL-2870B_FW_upgrade_from_v1.01.24_to_v2.00.00AU_06062013.zip


*NOTE: Updating firmware to version 2.01.01 from an earlier version may clear all previous settings.
Please have ready your ISP account login details which need to be re-entered into the
router along with any other settings such as wireless details.

**NOTE: When upgrading to v2.01.01 you will need to cancel the Wizard after upgrade and perform
a factory reset via the Maintenance > System page.

H/W: A1
F/W: 2.01.01
Date: 11/03/2014

New Features:

1. VDSL Modem support and functions - PTC274/14/001
2. Add NAT Loopback function
3. Add VDSL Wizard settings with NZ profiles

Bug Fixes:

1. Fix WLAN 5G 40M Hz bandwidth mode setting issue when manually setting channel as 36,40,44,48,149,153,157,161,165.
2. Add mydlink send email function (currently doesnt support new firmware notification)
3. Enhance mydlink MAC & ACL filter functions
4. Fix USB HUB will cause code trace and kernel panic issues
5. USB Storage feature - Failing to detect 2TB and 4TB HDD
6. Residential Gateway Mode with PPPoE Setting - DNS issue 0.0.0.0
7. IPv6 - bug showing not connected when it is connected
8. Fix Budget quota doesn't work with Ethernet (NBN/UFB) WAN Interface
9. Default Profiles for New Zealand ISPs are missing MTU value corrected to MTU 1490


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*NOTE: Updating firmware to version 2.00.01 from an earlier version may clear all previous settings.
Please have ready your ISP account login details which need to be re-entered into the
router along with any other settings such as wireless details.

**NOTE: When upgrading to v2.00.01 you will need to cancel the Wizard after upgrade and perform
a factory reset via the Maintenance > System page.

H/W: A1
F/W: 2.00.01
Date: 27/06/2013
CD Setup Ver.: DCC_v1.00_(20121023)

Bug Fixes:

1. Fix Wireless LAN 5Ghz (40Mhz) bandwidth mode setting issue when manually setting
channel as 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
2. Fix Wireless LAN 2.4 Ghz Access Control


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*NOTE: Updating firmware to version 2.00.00 from an earlier version will clear all previous settings.
Please have ready your ISP account login details which need to be re-entered into the
router along with any other settings such as wireless settings.

**NOTE: When upgrading to v2.00.00 you will need to cancel the Wizard after upgrade and perform
a factory reset via the Maintenance > System page.

H/W: A1
F/W: 2.00.00
Date: 06/06/2013
CD Setup Ver.: DCC_v1.00_(20121023)

New Features:

1. mydlink Cloud Services
2. NBN/UFB Support - configure one of the LAN ports as a WAN port
3. New app support - mydlink Lite, One-Touch* and SmartPlay*
4. Add VLAN support to WAN interface options
5. Setup Wizard runs on first boot of the device until WAN is configured
6. Change default SSIDs: 2.4G as 'dlink-2870B-z', 5G as 'dlink-2870B5G-z'
7. Add Firmware Checker and Update options to One-Touch app
8. Changed DSL LED behaviour to be more informative of connection
9. Changed default hostname to "Dualband Wireless N750 Modem Router"
10. Support firmware upgrade & config backup/restore with new encryption method
11. Support WAN LED activity when using Ethernet WAN mode (NBN/UFB)
12. Add 'Interface' option info in DHCP table list
13. Change ADVANCED->Applications to ADVANCED->Port Trigger
14. Add Network Map page that allows control of advanced functions and shows connected devices
15. Improve SharePort functionality
16. Upgrade DSL driver for better support and performance
17. Add option to enable/disable CAPTCHA graphical login
18. Add security to SAMBA account
19. Add Storage Status to STATUS section
20. Add LAN access control
21. New Wireless LAN Schedule options
22. DLinkDDNS support
23. Add DHCP Relay function
24. Complete overhaul of Web UI

Bug Fixes:

1. Fix MAC Filter
2. Fix PPP Dial on Demand
3. Fix UPnP support
4. Fix Daylight Saving time adjustments
5. Fix TFTPD leak issue
6. Fix DNS leak issue
7. Fix can't delete port mapping rules issue
8. Fix the SNMP can do setting when using readonly community
9. Fix DSL line status issue in STATUS->Statistics page
10. Fix 5G Wireless channels visibility
11. Fix Setup Wizard issue: Wireless 5G setting doesn't work after wizard
12. Fix MSC Multiple Server over one connection function
13. Fix 2.4G Wireless weak signal issue
14. Fix mydlink enabled devices stopping access to Web UI


* Currently only supported via Android, iOS apps coming soon.


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H/W: A1
F/W: 1.01.24
Date: 15/11/2012
CD Setup Ver.: DCC_v1.00_(20121023)

Bug Fixes:

1. DHCP IP Pool: Fix the list to show all DHCP clients
2. DHCP Relay: Correct the Source IP
3. UPnP: Change default UPnP name to "DSL-2870B"
4. RIP: When enabling RIPv1 function router could not send/recieve RIP packet
5. DNS: Set Obtain DNS info from a WAN interface as default value

Known Issues:

1. LAN Video quality becomes blocky when using wireless with multicasting
2. iOS compatibility is unstable


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H/W: A1
F/W: 1.01.23
Date: 06/11/2012
CD Setup Ver.: DCC_v1.00_(20121023)

Bug Fixes:

1. Updated code for CD Setup Wizard
2. DLNA issue: change default media path to "/mnt/usb/" in Web Interface
3. DNS settings: Changed to [Obtain DNS info from a WAN interface] by default
4. SharePort: Fix SharePort function, SharePort will not work with USB Storage device,
you must use SAMBA feature to access this device when connected to the DSL-2870B
5. Increase Web Interface Idle Timeout
6. Cleaned up POrt Forwarding page
7. IP Filter: Source port and Destination port will be filled with port "0" automatically
when adding an IP filter rule without inputting any Source port and/or Destination port
8. Added xTM button in Status > Statistics page
9. Block MAC Address: MAC addresses beginning with 01 will not be accepted as they are
reserved for multicasting
10. WPS: Added PIN mode in WPS Wizard page
11. DHCP Reservation: The IP Address should not be able to be defined as LAN IP address
12. WPS: When clicking "reset to unconfigured" the values are now defaulted
13. Access Control: some options could not be controlled
14. Static IP: Some invalid IPs could be set
15. Port Forwarding: When Port Forwarding name is too long, Port Forwarding name was shown empty
16. Port Forwarding: Server IP address should only be set in the same network as LAN IP address
17. Local network: DHCP Reservation cannot be set as an invalid MAC Address "ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff"
18. Time and Date: Resolved Time zone error
19. Time and Date: Resolved "Copy your computer's time" setting
20. DHCP Server: Client device could not obtain correct subnet mask
21. Add CAPTCHA to login page
22. UPnP: Fix network map and device name in Windows 7 client
23. Increase the maximum number of wireless clients that can be connected to the device
24. Improve Chrome browser compatibility
25. Fix WPS LED control to stop blinking on successful connection
26. DHCP Client List will now show all DHCP clients
27. SIP: Allow the SIP Server to grab the correct WAN IP address from device
28. Static Route: Display static route info in routing table after reboot
29. RIP: RIP will now take effect after clicking the apply/save button
30. Wireless: When setting the SSID/Network Name visibility to invisible it now hides the SSID/Network Name
31. SAMBA: Fix issues with mapping storage device in Windows 7/XP
32. DDNS: Fix issue with dlinkddns.com
33. IGMP: IPTV had stream lag when disabling IGMP snooping in bridge mode
34. Wireless: Added 802.11n Only Mode to dropdown list
35. Wireless Channel: Sometimes when selecting a channel number then saving and reboot, the channel
would display 6, but should be channel 1
36. URL Filter: Increase character limit for URL filter to be above 75 characters
37. Time and Date: Some time zones can't be automatically synced with Internet time servers
38. H.323: Fix issue with NetMeeting not passing packets from WAN to LAN client
39. Setup Wizard: Setup Summary Page for Wireless Network now shows both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz settings
40. Local Network: After changing the LAN IP address, the router displays a pop up message window to prompt
user to connect on the new IP address
41. Advanced Wireless: Modify the warning message when SSID contains "#" and "&" characters

Known Issues:

1. LAN Video quality becomes blocky when using wireless with multicasting
2. iOS compatibility is unstable


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H/W: A1
F/W: 1.01.14
Date: 27/07/2012
CD Setup Ver.: DCC_v1.00_(20120801)

Initial Release.

DSL-2870B FW v2.01.01AU 11032014.zip (10.95 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW v2.00.01AU 27062013.zip (10.88 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW v2.00.00AU 06062013.zip (10.88 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW v1.01.24 11152012.zip (8.65 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW v1.01.23 11062012.zip (8.65 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW v1.01.14 07272012.zip (7.97 MB)Download.

DSL-2870B FW upgrade from v1.01.24 to v2.00.00AU 06062013.zip (10.88 MB)Download.