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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-655 => Topic started by: jaskerx on June 21, 2012, 06:46:50 PM
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So here I am today playing with the settings in my DIR-655 NA B1 router when I notice that a firmware upgrade is available. I clicked the button and the router automatically downloaded the file named DIR655B1_FW207NAB09.bin. I flashed it and was saying that it needed to wait 180 seconds (3 minutes) to reprogram the router after which it came up with a 404 not found on the screen. I am not able to access my router, it is bricked and I can't even reflash the firmware comes back with Incorrect hardware ID image, Please check. I notice that the 2.07NA firmware file on the website is named DIR655B1_FW207NAB05.bin. What gives this is the first time a firmware upgrade has bricked anything I own?
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Can try this:
Emergency Recovery Mode (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0)
Be wired to the router, not wireless.
I would load v2.03 unless you don't use Shareport with v2.07.
If you can't this this mode to work then you'll need to contact DLink for RMA.
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Totally bricked, tried everything...had to RMA the unit. On another note couldn't get out of the Dlink rep why the router would download a 2.07NAB09.bin but the website only had 2.07NAB05.bin. Its killing me why the router would download a higher build number than what's available on the website?
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What region are you located?
Even the FTP site only has B01...Odd
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Canada downloading from dlink.ca
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Sounds like mine, I'm in the same boat and it really sucks. Download was from the Canadian site and did the same thing. Said it was taking 3 minutes to reprogram the router, then comes back to the 404 error. going directly to 192.168.0.1 after manually assigning an IP to my PC got me to the "Firmware Upgrade System" but it is not taking anything.
Can you recall what FW you were running prior to upgrading to 2.07?
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Was running 2.03NA. TIL when I got my router back from RMA that if there is a firmware upgrade to ONLY download it from the website and not let the router do it!
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Do you get your router back from RMA?
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Yup got it back...made me nervous to flash from 2.00 back to 2.03
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Don't be, I've gone back and forth on my B1 a couple of times using the FW update sticky process. Glad you got it back and it's working. Keep 2.03 for now. I haven't heard anything else about v2.07 and beta 2.08. 2.08 fixed what 2.07 broke however introduces another problem so I'm waiting to see if there are any other betas coming. v2.03 will work well for everyone.
Enjoy.
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What exactly is Sharepoint? I just got my DIR-655 Rev B. I tend to upgrade firmware on everything I get as soon as I get it. So I'm running 2.07NA now. I'm not having any issues with it but I keep seeing the posts saying not to use 2.07NA
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Shareport is a USB sharing program that when you have a USB devices, say a external drive or printer connected to the back of the router, Shareport allows access to this connected device via this application that is required on each PC to connect to the USB port.
It's recommended to try these routers out of the box before upgrading. These routers work well out of the box and with what they come loaded with initially. Only recommend updating FW if your seeing issues that maybe fixed by release noted regarding such issues.
If your not using it and if your router is working well then you should be ok. Just be aware that SP is broke on this version of FW. V2.03 is the most stable and works well all around.
FW Do's and Don'ts (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=47512.0)
FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0)
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Is downgrading to 2.03NA a hassle? Or same process as updating just use whatever firmware file I'm trying to downgrade too.
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I would follow the FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0) to ensure you are getting a clean downgrade. It's not too much of a hassle.
I would recommend configuring the router from scratch after words if you don't have a lot of configurations saved in a file.
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Any status on this? I hope you were able to recover the router. ::)
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Same problem. Tried to upgrade my HW ver.:B1 from 2.00 to 2.10 last night. After waiting "150" seconds, no admin page; goes straight to "Firmware Update System". Tried to upload 2.10, 2.03, then 2.00 using IE, then Firefox. I have tried all combinations. I have tried the detailed Router Recovery from Corrupt Firmware as prescribed by Mr. Nutz in topic=44909.0 to no avail. Emailed D-Link support. They are sad for my misfortune and wish me luck, which is nice... It's so frustrating to see the thing all powered up, LAN light blinkin'. But there's nobody home. After trying to apply a FW .bin file, the router cgi page says (in cheaply coded html):
Firmware Upgrade
Incorrect hardware ID image, Please check !
NOTICE !!
Please select the correct image !
Very frustrating. And such a waste to brick a perfectly functioning router with an "upgrade".
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Is the UI still accessible?
We presume that you are unpacking the .bin files from the zip files?
If you can access the routers web page, do a factory reset, then try to install 2.01, factory reset once again, then go to v2.03, then try v2.10 from there?
Use only IE or FF and disable all 3rd party security SW and be LAN wired to the router. Can be disconnected from the ISP modem as well. Just download the files before you disconnect.
- What region are you located?
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Thanks so much for your interest and quick response.
The only UI that is accessible is the "Firmware Upgrade System". The title the webpage (in the Firefox tab) is "Backup Loader". The router's normal webpage - admin login et al - is not accessible through any means that I've found.
I'm in region NA (Kansas - maybe that's the problem).
I am connected from my PC to the router with a LAN cable into one of the switch ports. There is nothing in the "Internet" WAN port on the router. I configured my network adapter to a local address (192.168.0.5) and closely followed the recovery sequence you laid out in the post I referred to (topic=44909.0) in my first posting.
I did post about this problem in another thread but I either failed to get it saved or it was removed. Regardless, it's important that I mention that I did try the initial FW update through the Tools/System page on the router and using the Chrome browser which I now know should have been avoided. I did not even consider consulting a forum for an operation that looked so routine and straightforward. I have several devices that I've flashed the bios and/or updated the firmware on without incident. So this one took me completely by surprise.
I used IE 10 to download 2.10NA, 2.03NA, and 2.00NA. I used Windows Explorer to extract the .bin files. IE would not upload the .bin files to the router; it would just hang. FireFox did upload the .bin files to the router but in a few seconds the router would report "Incorrect Hardware ID Image"...
I would happily provide any screenshots or router information that anyone would find helpful. Thanks again for your interest.
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Ok, seems like this router needs to be RMAd. I would recommend that you phone contact D-Link support and ask for this to be RMAd. I think you've done all you can to get FW loaded and something has happened to the flash on the router. You have the right FW files for this region. The only thing you could try is that if you used Chrome to download the FW files, use IE or FF to re-download the files and then extract them again and re-try.
Ya, We've seen some odd issues with Chrome thus, I highly don't recommend anyone using it for doing any FW updates on any device, period. IE and FF are known and tested browsers for this in Windows. If FF is reporting a Error message then I presume the router is bricked and needs to be RMAd.
I recommend that you phone this in and hopefully D-Link will fix it. Not sure of the warranty status, however worth a phone call. Just tell them that you've done all the steps in the recovery and it's failing and just needs to be re-flashed by D-Link.
Keep us posted on how it goes.
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The router was purchased in January of 2011, so it's well outside its warranty period, but I will give D-Link a chance to help me out. Like you say, it's worth a call at least. Had to purchase another router in the meantime (the show must go on), so getting the DIR-655 working is not as urgent as it was yesterday. But I'm not letting it go yet.
Thanks for the advice. I will report back after my interaction with D-Link; one way or the other.
Cheers.
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Hope they will help you out.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Similar problem. DIR-655B, FW v. 2.00NA. Was installing a new NAS, couldn't get the UPnP to work. I read that it was likely due to a firmware issue--saw v.210 on the router's UI, installed it. That ended up killing the wifi (the signal was on/off on about a 3-second cycle). Some more reading led me to the download page, where I saw v. 2.11NA was the most current. I downloaded *that*, and installing it completely bricked the router. I can get to the "recovery mode" page (labeled "Firmware Upgrade System," v. 1.0.0.2, 2009/12/07, on my system). I've run through the process many, many times, trying both the 2.10 & 2.11 .bin files--I typically get nothing, but about 1 time in 10 it will give me the "wrong hardware ID" error.
Is it worth trying to downgrade to a previous version? (Was working fine on v. 2.00, less the UPnP with the NAS.) Where can I find the older f/w files? Thanks for any help!
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Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=41537.0)
- What region are you located?
How did you upgrade the router? Via the routers web page using it's upgrade function or did you download and send the file? IE or FF is only recommended for doing FW updates with add-ons disabled in the browsers.
Try sending v2.00 in recovery mode using FF or IE. It's on the main site. Emergency Recovery Mode (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0)
I that works, and you want to upgrade to v2.11, Please follow this for doing any FW updates:
FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0)
Do not use Chrome for this process.
Similar problem. DIR-655B, FW v. 2.00NA. Was installing a new NAS, couldn't get the UPnP to work. I read that it was likely due to a firmware issue--saw v.210 on the router's UI, installed it. That ended up killing the wifi (the signal was on/off on about a 3-second cycle). Some more reading led me to the download page, where I saw v. 2.11NA was the most current. I downloaded *that*, and installing it completely bricked the router. I can get to the "recovery mode" page (labeled "Firmware Upgrade System," v. 1.0.0.2, 2009/12/07, on my system). I've run through the process many, many times, trying both the 2.10 & 2.11 .bin files--I typically get nothing, but about 1 time in 10 it will give me the "wrong hardware ID" error.
Is it worth trying to downgrade to a previous version? (Was working fine on v. 2.00, less the UPnP with the NAS.) Where can I find the older f/w files? Thanks for any help!
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Hi, FN--and, thanks for the quick reply & help!
I'm in North America (Kansas City area). The initial "upgrade" (2.00 >> 2.10) I did via the router's web page (resulting in bad wifi but wired conx just fine); the second "upgrade" (2.10 >> 2.11) I did via the web page (having done some more reading & found v. 2.11). Using IE, all add-ons disabled.
Can you point me to v. 2.00? I can only find the most current one (2.11)....
Cheers!
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http://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DIR-655 (http://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DIR-655)
Hi, FN--and, thanks for the quick reply & help!
I'm in North America (Kansas City area). The initial "upgrade" (2.00 >> 2.10) I did via the router's web page (resulting in bad wifi but wired conx just fine); the second "upgrade" (2.10 >> 2.11) I did via the web page (having done some more reading & found v. 2.11). Using IE, all add-ons disabled.
Can you point me to v. 2.00? I can only find the most current one (2.11)....
Cheers!
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http://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DIR-655 (http://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DIR-655)
<<smacks forehead....
That's the page I was on--didn't see the drop-down for older versions, just the top-level one. My bad. Trying now....
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::)
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No-go on the v. 2.00, either.... Same "Incorrect hardware ID image, Please Check !" error.... :-[
Any other ideas?? I see from these forums that I'm hardly the first one running into this--what gives w/ these firmware updates??
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This happen with using iE and FF?
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IE, not FF....
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Try FF
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Try FF
Same result.... :-[ :-[ :-[
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Can you try the v2.03 version?
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Can you try the v2.03 version?
Same result. Also tried 2.01 & 2.07 while I was at it... same result. :-[ :-[ >:( >:( :( :(
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I recommend that you phone contact D-Link support. The recovery mode should work. There maybe something in the files thats preventing the files from being accepted.
I'll see if I can find out anything on my end...
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I recommend that you phone contact D-Link support. The recovery mode should work. There maybe something in the files thats preventing the files from being accepted.
I'll see if I can find out anything on my end...
Appreciate the help, though not holding out much hope at this point....
I tried calling support--I'm out of warranty, so they didn't really have anything to say to me.... I'm annoyed to say the least that using a D-Link supplied firmware patch on a D-Link piece of equipment could brick the )(*&#$ thing!!! Given the number of folks with the same problem since 2.07 (based on this & similar forums), there's evidently a problem here!! >:( >:( >:( [/rant]
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I presume you didn't get a case number?
I'll ask my contact at D-Link if there is anyway of getting the router recovered on your end. Ya, the update shouldn't brick it however even if it is, recovery mode should fix it. It's why it's put in routers.
I'll see what I can do.
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I presume you didn't get a case number?
I'll ask my contact at D-Link if there is anyway of getting the router recovered on your end. Ya, the update shouldn't brick it however even if it is, recovery mode should fix it. It's why it's put in routers.
I'll see what I can do.
No, was not offered a case number (not sure if that's something I should've asked for...?). In any case, I very much appreciate your help--if there's a way to kick-start this thing back to accepting a file, I'm all ears...!! Please let me know anything you find....
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Ok, I sent off and email, can't guarantee anything...will be next week if I hear anything.
From now on, just to keep things safe, I've never had any issues pulling FW down from the main site and manually load FW files using this: FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0)
I recommend that you keep this in mind on any future router you may have.
I'll post back if I hear something.
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Hey do you still have the 655 router? I have some possible help on this. Please let me know.
No, was not offered a case number (not sure if that's something I should've asked for...?). In any case, I very much appreciate your help--if there's a way to kick-start this thing back to accepting a file, I'm all ears...!! Please let me know anything you find....
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Hey do you still have the 655 router? I have some possible help on this. Please let me know.
Yes! Happy to have whatever info/try anything new..... Thanks for anything you might have found.....
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Ok, let me see what they want to do. I presume this will involve a phone call. Let me see where you need to start.
Just to be sure, you did unpack the .zip file before sending it down in the Recovery mode correct?
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Yes. Tried all 6 versions available, multiple times, multiple browsers....
Currently traveling, no access to router--should be home by Saturday.
Thanks!
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Ok, I've ask them to review this and either contact you via PM or they will tell me otherwise on how to contact them. Not sure if anyone is avail on Saturday however if not, maybe Monday of next week. I'll post back if I hear something on this.
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In fact, PM me your contact email address best for contacting you. I'll forward it to D-Link.
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Done. Thank you!
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Keep us posted on how this goes...
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Will do--nothing heard from D-Link, so no change to report....
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I'll make then aware again as see what we need to do.
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FYI, got an email from D-Link Tech Services to set up a phone appointment. I'll let you know what comes of that, but they're definitely following up. Thank you for nudging them!
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Keep us posted...
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Any status on this?
FYI, got an email from D-Link Tech Services to set up a phone appointment. I'll let you know what comes of that, but they're definitely following up. Thank you for nudging them!
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Hi, FurryNutz, did you ever hear back from Jughead135? Thread seems to have gone dead...
I'm posting to this thread, because my situation is virtually identical to Jughead135's. Issue caused after a failed install of v. 2.11NA (mea culpa - I wasn't paying attention, and I initiated it wirelessly! ::) ) . This is the first - and only, I think - one to show the exact error page I've been seeing, and it also applies to the same (latest) FW version.
I also went through the whole 30/30/30 procedure (many, many times), got to the very basic "backup loader" page, and when I attempt to upload the firmware image (yes, it's unzipped), I get that same badly worded "Incorrect hardware ID image, Please check !" page, regardless of how many different images I tried. (screenshot(s) available upon request)
I was positive most, if not all, of my images are valid, because they've worked before. Just to be on the safe side, though, I went back to the D-Link page and downloaded everything from 2.00 to 2.11 again (the Canadian site, by the way, has only the latest; no drop-down).
I have tried all procedures using Chrome, Internet Explorer, and FireFox (v32). When I re-downloaded all of the FW images again, I used FireFox. Using a binary comparison tool, I confirmed that these images were identical to what I already had, bit for bit.
I've also tried the TFTP method, with no success. I have not yet attempted a direct connection with Putty, but I wouldn't be too optimistic about that. After spending many hours, for several evenings, searching, reading, booting, rebooting, re-IP'ing, lather, rinse, repeat, that I'm finally resorting to asking for others' help.
I'm at my wit's end, Furry! What to do??? BTW, I no longer have any receipts for this, as it's a few years old. But let me echo what many have said, that it is terrible that a firmware image from D-Link, specifically for a D-Link router (oh - mine is a DIR-655 Rev B1), would brick it like that!
One more thing: Kudos to you for being such a great moderator, and source of great support, even though I know you're not actually with D-Link (right?)! Your guidance and messages are very clear, and your patience is commendable!
Cheers,
-Paul
(edited to state which browsers I had used)
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Eeeks, no I haven't
Can you try this? Emergency Recovery Mode (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0)
Try using IE or FF. If you use IE, please follow the information about setting security with in it before using IE.
Disable all Security SW and browser add-ons. Seen some have luck with FF instead of IE.
I would first try loading an early version of v2.0x, see if 2.03 will load at the recover page.
Let us know how it goes...
Thanks for the nice feed back. Here to help is all. ;)
Hi, FurryNutz, did you ever hear back from Jughead135? Thread seems to have gone dead...
I'm posting to this thread, because my situation is virtually identical to Jughead135's. Issue caused after a failed install of v. 2.11NA (mea culpa - I wasn't paying attention, and I initiated it wirelessly! ::) ) . This is the first - and only, I think - one to show the exact error page I've been seeing, and it also applies to the same (latest) FW version.
I also went through the whole 30/30/30 procedure (many, many times), got to the very basic "backup loader" page, and when I attempt to upload the firmware image (yes, it's unzipped), I get that same badly worded "Incorrect hardware ID image, Please check !" page, regardless of how many different images I tried. (screenshot(s) available upon request)
I was positive most, if not all, of my images are valid, because they've worked before. Just to be on the safe side, though, I went back to the D-Link page and downloaded everything from 2.00 to 2.11 again (the Canadian site, by the way, has only the latest; no drop-down).
I've also tried the TFTP method, with no success. I have not yet attempted a direct connection with Putty, but I wouldn't be too optimistic about that. After spending many hours, for several evenings, searching, reading, booting, rebooting, re-IP'ing, lather, rinse, repeat, that I'm finally resorting to asking for others' help.
I'm at my wit's end, Furry! What to do??? BTW, I no longer have any receipts for this, as it's a few years old. But let me echo what many have said, that it is terrible that a firmware image from D-Link, specifically for a D-Link router (oh - mine is a DIR-655 Rev B1), would brick it like that!
One more thing: Kudos to you for being such a great moderator, and source of great support, even though I know you're not actually with D-Link (right?)! Your guidance and messages are very clear, and your patience is commendable!
Cheers,
-Paul
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Wow, you're fast!! :o
I was actually editing my original message to say that I had used three different browsers, including FF, when you replied.
Yes, I read that post (it may have been one of the first ones I found in my search).
I'm in the office and don't have my DIR-655 handy right now, but as I recall the Very Basic Upload Page said exactly the same thing as Jughead described, right down to the version and year. I still have the "error page" on in a browser tab, and here's what it says, verbatim (again, word for word what Jughead posted) :
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Firmware Upgrade
Incorrect hardware ID image, Please check !
NOTICE !!
Please select the correct image !
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Truth be told, last night I did not have, nor actually try, version 2.00, but I did try versions 2.03, 2.07, 2.09 (interesting... that's no longer on the site!), 2.10, and 2.11. I will try 2.00 and 2.01 tonight, FWIW.
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Yes try 2.00 and see. I hope it can be loaded. ::)
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Nope, no joy. :(
To be clear: I did a fresh 30/30/30, and with FF uploaded the 2.00 FW downloaded today from dlink.com using FF.
This is sooooo weird!
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The 30/30/30 doesn't work on D=Link routers. You only need to follow the FW update process or use the Recovery process.
The router maybe beyond our help. Can try calling your regional D-Link support office and see if they will help you.
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Hmmm, ok, but based on what I've read, they're not all that helpful... sympathetic for our "misfortune", but not very helpful unless I just bought it and still have my receipt.
I'll let you know what happens. I Promise!
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Good Luck. ;)
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Haven't found the time to deal with Tech Support, yet, and as I really need to fix this situation soon, I've ordered a refurbished DIR-845L from BB ($39.95 CDN!)
Still pissed at D-Link that their FW would brick their hardware, but willing to give them one more chance...
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Post here if you need any help with the 845:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=394.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=394.0)
Please try the router out first before updating any FW.
Haven't found the time to deal with Tech Support, yet, and as I really need to fix this situation soon, I've ordered a refurbished DIR-845L from BB ($39.95 CDN!)
Still pissed at D-Link that their FW would brick their hardware, but willing to give them one more chance...
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Youbet! I've learned my lesson (although I thought that 2.11 was supposed to be stable, having been out for quite some time, and would resolve some issues).
Thanks for the link - I'll add it to my "config" folder.
Cheers!
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v2.11 FW is stable. Just application process needs to be followed for all future reference! ;D
See you on the other thread.
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Sorry to have dropped off. Paul, I got your PM (belatedly, spam filtered)--thanks for the reminder.
After what seemed like a promising start with the tech supt guys that Furry hooked me up with, I hit the wall. While they provided a RMA, it turned out it was contingent upon a current/active warranty--which, as I stated earlier, is not the case for me.
Since I'd already bought a new router (not worth the aggravation for a sub-$100 gizmo), I just let it die there--and forgot to come back here to follow-up (my bad).
Thanks to all for the help (particularly Fuzzy). Sorry my story doesn't end better....
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Sorry you couldn't get the 655 working or replaced.
Hope the new router works well.
Good luck.
Sorry to have dropped off. Paul, I got your PM (belatedly, spam filtered)--thanks for the reminder.
After what seemed like a promising start with the tech supt guys that Furry hooked me up with, I hit the wall. While they provided a RMA, it turned out it was contingent upon a current/active warranty--which, as I stated earlier, is not the case for me.
Since I'd already bought a new router (not worth the aggravation for a sub-$100 gizmo), I just let it die there--and forgot to come back here to follow-up (my bad).
Thanks to all for the help (particularly Fuzzy). Sorry my story doesn't end better....
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Thanks for the response, Jughead! Sorry you didn't any satisfaction from D-Link either...
Like you, because it's no longer an urgent issue, I still haven't gotten around to contacting D-Link "support" to try to revive my bricked DIR-655 (and your experience shows that the "best" they can do is offer an RMA, but... oh, dear, out of warranty, so so sorry, S.O.L.)...
Nevertheless, my OCD hates to see this thing "almost" ready, booting with the web interface but not accepting a "valid" FW image, so I'm still going to try... one day... ;)
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This fixed my toasted 655 B1 :). Went thru the same pain last night. Downloaded from Canada site (http://support.dlink.ca/FAQView.aspx?f=sY5vcvfAuAV6bXgi%2f8WoVw%3d%3d#655a (http://support.dlink.ca/FAQView.aspx?f=sY5vcvfAuAV6bXgi%2f8WoVw%3d%3d#655a)) and UK (http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dir-655-wireless-n-gigabit-router?revision=deu_revb#downloads (http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dir-655-wireless-n-gigabit-router?revision=deu_revb#downloads)) and believed it was toast. Tried this morning and noticed it working Hardware Version: B1 Firmware Version: 2.11NA. Hope this helps ;D.
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Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48135.0)
- What region are you located?
Be sure to follow this for loading future FW updates:
FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0)
This fixed my toasted 655 B1 :). Went thru the same pain last night. Downloaded from Canada site (http://support.dlink.ca/FAQView.aspx?f=sY5vcvfAuAV6bXgi%2f8WoVw%3d%3d#655a (http://support.dlink.ca/FAQView.aspx?f=sY5vcvfAuAV6bXgi%2f8WoVw%3d%3d#655a)) and UK (http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dir-655-wireless-n-gigabit-router?revision=deu_revb#downloads (http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/product/dir-655-wireless-n-gigabit-router?revision=deu_revb#downloads)) and believed it was toast. Tried this morning and noticed it working Hardware Version: B1 Firmware Version: 2.11NA. Hope this helps ;D.
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Necropost warning....
So, digging around in a box of old routers (setting up a switch/access point as an extender, looking for an appropriate one to try), I put my hands on the DIR-655 and couldn't understand why it wasn't working. I vaguely recalled having a bricked router, but I'd forgotten all the troubleshooting. I re-invented the wheel, until my search found my own posts on this thread from almost 10 years ago....
This router is pretty old, this is obviously only a playing-around hobbyist type issue at this point--but, I wonder, was this ever solved?? I'm exactly where I was at the time of the previous posts: the router will show me the emergency recovery page, but it will either ignore all attempts to send it an image, or respond with "incorrect hardware ID image."
The only thing I tried that I did not do before was tftp--which 100% comes back with "connection attempt failed"....
So... anyone ever end up getting a bricked DIR-655 resurrected?
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Emergency Recovery:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0)
Try with an older version of the firmware if the newest one is not working.
Here is link to FTP site, just pick your Revision version and many of the older firmwares are there:
http://legacyfiles.us.dlink.com/DIR-655/ (http://legacyfiles.us.dlink.com/DIR-655/)
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Emergency Recovery:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=44909.0)
Try with an older version of the firmware if the newest one is not working.
Here is link to FTP site, just pick your Revision version and many of the older firmwares are there:
http://legacyfiles.us.dlink.com/DIR-655/ (http://legacyfiles.us.dlink.com/DIR-655/)
I've tried ALL of that (both during my original go-'round 10 years ago, and now again before I found my own posts on the subject). The issue is that the router appears to ignore any attempt to send the .bin file (though, it occasionally responds with the "wrong hardware" error). This is true of multiple browsers, multiple PCs, multiple connection sources, and every Rev posted on the FTP site.
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Probably dead then, too bad it was a good router (I had one too) back in the day.