Before dissecting the firmware, it is crucial to understand the hardware. The D-Link DWR-M960 is a Cat 4 4G LTE router designed to convert a mobile SIM card’s internet signal into a full Wi-Fi and Ethernet network. It is widely deployed in:
The device operates on a Linux-based embedded system, and its performance, security, and feature set are entirely dependent on its firmware version. firmware version dwr-m960-v1.1.49
Device: D-Link DWR-M960 (4G LTE CAT6 AC1200 Gigabit Router)
Firmware Version: V1.1.49
Build Type: Stable (General Availability) Before dissecting the firmware, it is crucial to
From D-Link’s release notes for this version (based on common changes in that series): The device operates on a Linux-based embedded system,
It does not include newer features like IPv6 over LTE, VPN passthrough improvements, or 5G support (hardware limitation).