Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202

modernsound · 03-26-2008, 11:15 PM

I am having difficulties opening the firmware update bin file for the D-link DCM202 modem.

Does any body kows how to update the firmware for the DCM202 In simplistic way?

modernsound · 03-27-2008, 01:16 AM

The reason the update is BIN files.

I find it strange the manufacture would use such ununiversal file.

johnwill · 03-27-2008, 07:05 AM

From what I read, that modem requires you to use TFTP to upgrade the firmware. However, why do you feel the need to upgrade the firmware?

I also read that this is a rather old DOCSIS 1.0 modem, I'd probably invest $40 or so in a DOCSIS 2.0 modem instead of screwing around with this one.

modernsound · 03-27-2008, 08:13 AM

johnwill, why you say that?

I am going to give you the stats on the D-link DCM202 compared to the Motorola Surfboard sb5120.

I am using optimum online the basic broadband service in NY no boost.

average speed after 11 pm usually around 13.2 Mbps
average speed after 8 am usually is around 9.8 Mbps

Now let' s go to D-link DCM202 Stats

average speed after 11 pm usually around 15.2 Mbps average speed after 8 am usually is around 11.839 Mbps

From what I am experiencing the D-link modem that you consider old technology still work faster than what you consider newer technology. At any rate, I don' t know what you consider newer technology. Can you give me a list on the newer and better cable modems you are talking about?

I just wanted to update to the firmware that is available on the d-link website that' s all. The modem Is already working great for me.

oh, this is some of the features of DCM202: High-Speed Internet Connectivity
• Always On, Always Connected
• DOCSIS® 2.0 CableLabs® CertifiedTM
• Ethernet or USB Connectivity

johnwill · 03-28-2008, 08:34 AM

I searched on the DCM202 and found references to DOCSIS 1.0, apparently I shouldn't have believed them.

A question, since the modem appears to work fine, why are you trying to upgrade the firmware?

Don't fix stuff that ain't broke! ©

modernsound · 03-28-2008, 09:18 PM

OK, I hear you man. I am a firmware update junky.

I always think that an update will make my machine work a bit better!

This Is a link below for the specs on the D-Link DCM202:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=323

johnwill · 03-29-2008, 02:57 PM

I'd just use it.

Obviously, I somehow got the wrong modem when I went looking, that's nothing like I was reading.

03-26-2008, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
modernsound Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: OS X 10.5.2/Window XP	Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 I am having difficulties opening the firmware update bin file for the D-link DCM202 modem. Does any body kows how to update the firmware for the DCM202 In simplistic way?

03-27-2008, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
modernsound Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: OS X 10.5.2/Window XP	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 The reason the update is BIN files. I find it strange the manufacture would use such ununiversal file.

03-27-2008, 07:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 From what I read, that modem requires you to use TFTP to upgrade the firmware. However, why do you feel the need to upgrade the firmware? I also read that this is a rather old DOCSIS 1.0 modem, I'd probably invest $40 or so in a DOCSIS 2.0 modem instead of screwing around with this one. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-27-2008, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
modernsound Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: OS X 10.5.2/Window XP	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 johnwill, why you say that? I am going to give you the stats on the D-link DCM202 compared to the Motorola Surfboard sb5120. I am using optimum online the basic broadband service in NY no boost. average speed after 11 pm usually around 13.2 Mbps average speed after 8 am usually is around 9.8 Mbps Now let' s go to D-link DCM202 Stats average speed after 11 pm usually around 15.2 Mbps average speed after 8 am usually is around 11.839 Mbps From what I am experiencing the D-link modem that you consider old technology still work faster than what you consider newer technology. At any rate, I don' t know what you consider newer technology. Can you give me a list on the newer and better cable modems you are talking about? I just wanted to update to the firmware that is available on the d-link website that' s all. The modem Is already working great for me. oh, this is some of the features of DCM202: High-Speed Internet Connectivity • Always On, Always Connected • DOCSIS® 2.0 CableLabs® CertifiedTM • Ethernet or USB Connectivity Last edited by modernsound : 03-27-2008 at 08:30 AM.

03-28-2008, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 I searched on the DCM202 and found references to DOCSIS 1.0, apparently I shouldn't have believed them. A question, since the modem appears to work fine, why are you trying to upgrade the firmware? Don't fix stuff that ain't broke! © __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-28-2008, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
modernsound Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 OS: OS X 10.5.2/Window XP	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 OK, I hear you man. I am a firmware update junky. I always think that an update will make my machine work a bit better! This Is a link below for the specs on the D-Link DCM202: http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=323

03-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Problem opening the bin firmware update file to update modem DCM202 I'd just use it. Obviously, I somehow got the wrong modem when I went looking, that's nothing like I was reading. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience