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Title: Dl1nk DIR 645 need to reboot after changing port forward?
Post by: arlesterc on May 10, 2020, 03:30:06 AM

Howdy. I have a Dlink Dir645.  If I change port forwarding rules or enable UPNP, do I have to reboot the unit?  What config changes require a reboot? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Dl1nk DIR 645 need to reboot after changing port forward?
Post by: FurryNutz on May 10, 2020, 09:55:15 AM

Most router changes will require a reboot. Only things that may not reboot is items under Administration.

Title: Re: Dl1nk DIR 645 need to reboot after changing port forward?
Post by: arlesterc on May 11, 2020, 04:06:01 PM

Thanks. However if that is the case why does it not say that/warn when you make the change? The fact is the popup says the changes have been applied.  Do you have any link or reference from Dlink that confirms a reboot is required? I couldn't find anything in the docs or Googling.

Thanks in advance for any further attention to this.

Title: Re: Dl1nk DIR 645 need to reboot after changing port forward?
Post by: FurryNutz on May 12, 2020, 06:08:18 AM

Possible it may not. Been a while since a used PF on the 645. I only use mine for emergency power outage wifi router.
If it doesn't appear after making changes, you can always manually reboot the router yourself then continue.

Title: Re: Dl1nk DIR 645 need to reboot after changing port forward?
Post by: GreenBay42 on May 12, 2020, 02:27:05 PM

It is not documented anywhere but most routers, not all, require a reboot for the settings to take effect, especially with any kind of rule creation such as port forwarding.