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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => DGL-4500 => Routers / COVR => Beta code for the 4500 => Topic started by: FurryNutz on December 09, 2009, 01:49:26 PM
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I for one have been having wireless random disconnects of the N mode on my MacBook Pro. Just chating with a buddy on line MSN and was disconnected from that site once, then 2 minutes later, the wi-fi on my Laptop was disconnected and cycling thru trying to find another connection. It reconnected about 15 seconds later. Using A1 HW and 08 FW. Log entries report that when I got online today and after the loss of wi-fi, it reported the association of the LT back online with the router right at the time of signal loss.
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My A2 rebooted on it's own about 4 hrs ago. Running firmware 1.21 Beta 8
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Wireless when down again today. This time I couldn't even get back on. I noticed the channel was set for 40, I set it to 36. Will see what happens. Again, chatting on MSN.
A1 HW, B08 FW.
Wireless Statistics
Sent :2768609
TX Packets Dropped :15594
Received :1057555
RX Packets Dropped :315317
Errors :91288
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I couldn't get reconnected smoothly after these disconnects today so I though maybe I could be the OS. I switched to OSX 10.5.8 from OSX 10.6.2 and 10.5.8 is doing the same thing. Wireless is randomly disconnecting the LT from the 4500. Thinking of going back to B03. Wireless need some work me thinks.
A1 HW, B08 FW, N mode wireless only.
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I've been using the B08 FW since it was released and it's been running rather well for me! So far, as all the previous releases of the beta's this one is very stable. I've been changing the configurations so my up times have been varying due to those changes. I've yet to see any uncommanded disconnects or degradation of up or download speeds. My longest uptime was 3 days before making changes and rebooting to store those changes. I'm using A2 hardware, Googles public DNS. Client computers are able to connect to home server without a hitch, PS 3's, XboX, Laptops, desktops, Ipod, PSP, wired and wireless all seem to be having no problems. I'm going to leave this present config be and see how long it runs!!!!
So far it's working for me. I have 2 days several hours of up time at the present. I"LL BE BACK ;D
TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Traffic Statistics display receive and transmit packets passing through your router.
LAN STATISTICS
Sent :5663500
TX Packets Dropped :5
Collisions :0
Received :7609758
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN STATISTICS
Sent :183611
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :2836152
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WIRELESS STATISTICS
Sent :5604195
TX Packets Dropped :2677
Received :4138563
RX Packets Dropped :2149
Errors :4606
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A2 FW 1.21B8 router just rebooted itself again. Approximately after 2 days and 10 hrs. That is 2 reboots this week. Thinking about going back to 1.21B3.
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My A1 has been running stable for the last 2 days since the upgrade. I know initially, it takes about 4 days to start acting a fool.
My downloads aren't locking up as before and I tested a download with my HD DVR to stress test and I was able to run Youtube vids with no issue. Netflix did crap out when I started it up but I can say for sure if it's an issue with the router. The real test will come when I set up the PS3 on Christmas Day for the kids. I have been messing around with it when in the house alone and everything network related (PS Home, Playstation Store, etc) was fine.
However, I do have a mess of dropped packets on wireless since going to the beta.
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Also seeing alot of errors and drop over wireless. I shut off the wireless on the 4500 fully and connected a different wireless N router to check to see if I'm seeing the same disconnect and make sure my MacBook Pro HW is working ok. Will run it for a day or 2 and see.
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Still running strong, will keep on posting, This is after 3 days some odd hours
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/651012494.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Traffic Statistics display receive and transmit packets passing through your router.
LAN STATISTICS
Sent :10511679
TX Packets Dropped :5
Collisions :0
Received :13191932
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN STATISTICS
Sent :405548
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :5972460
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WIRELESS STATISTICS
Sent :8475123
TX Packets Dropped :4234
Received :7024433
RX Packets Dropped :5227
Errors :6199
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After a connection uptime of 1 day 1 hour 23 min. Hoping for a few days without a self-reboot.
LAN Statistics
Sent :1528486
TX Packets Dropped :9
Collisions :0
Received :1529573
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN Statistics
Sent :1741359
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :3083645
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
Wireless Statistics
Sent :548506
TX Packets Dropped :338
Received :284058
RX Packets Dropped :1088
Errors :10097
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No luck!
Router rebooted itself 4 hrs ago.
Time to pull out the old linksys wrt150n running dd-wrt firmware.
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vlj9r ,
Can you run a syslog on your unit? I'd love to see what it's doing when it reboots
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The Router with Firmware 1.21 B08 continues to operate flawlessly as of this posting. As noted below my up & download speeds are holding consistent as far as cable goes. I'm at 4 days 20 some odd hours with no glitches, disconnects or uncommanded reboots. My hopes are that this latest iteration of F/W will be the one.
COMMENT: When I first purchased the DGL 4500, the original A1, I had no need to look at up times or all the other parameters that pointed to the health of this router. Perhaps it will do it again, then i'll say this router is bullet proof.
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/652984648.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Traffic Statistics display receive and transmit packets passing through your router.
LAN STATISTICS
Sent :14474100
TX Packets Dropped :5
Collisions :0
Received :18365705
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN STATISTICS
Sent :713998
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :9551723
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WIRELESS STATISTICS
Sent :1868979
TX Packets Dropped :1742
Received :1643113
RX Packets Dropped :713
Errors :32657
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vlj9r ,
Can you run a syslog on your unit? I'd love to see what it's doing when it reboots
I replaced the 4500 with the linksys 150n but I'll swap them out this evening to get you the info.
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SlingBox getting lag with B08
it was perfect with B03
on the Acer with intel ABG wireless it lag but only notice it on slingplayer
msi with G too it disconnect
both not happening at the same time tought
not sure about those stats when i reload the config file those data are saved?
if not ill reset it right now and ill look after few days to report it
LAN Statistics
Sent :43043939
TX Packets Dropped :4
Collisions :0
Received :59404841
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN Statistics
Sent :19986690
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :44330561
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
Wireless Statistics
Sent :42427141
TX Packets Dropped :27033
Received :21349435
RX Packets Dropped :374
Errors :352714
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as with 03 looks stable only now i get small hiccups with wireless when streaming something otherwise all seems well router has been up roughly 4 days since i installed firmware 08 will keep posted
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vlj9r ,
Can you run a syslog on your unit? I'd love to see what it's doing when it reboots
Can you tell me how to run a syslog on the unit? I checked the current log under the status page but it's pretty much clean since I had turned it off. I'm going to reload b8 suing the 30-30-30 method and not reload a config file. If you tell me how to run syslog, I'll be glad to do it next time it reboots.
BTW, I'm on Macs running Snow Leopard.
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after 1 days or 2 look the difference
8k of error + 1k packet rx dropped
im returning to B03
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Wireless Statistics
Sent :45782277
TX Packets Dropped :28112
Received :23032199
RX Packets Dropped :382
Errors :360201
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my earlier post i had 9 days uptimes
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ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/Beta/Firmware/dgl4500_firmware_121b03NA_beta.zip (ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/Beta/Firmware/dgl4500_firmware_121b03NA_beta.zip)
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retry
i just notice i did an error posting a ftp
didnt saw Insert FTP link command
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Here is the site containing some of the latest betas
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/Beta/Firmware/ (http://ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/Beta/Firmware/)
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vlj9r,
Your link does not work.
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take the http:// off the front of the link.
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use the 5th icon the second row insert ftp link
you did the same error as me
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Ya I found it. LOL. Its so simple isn't it LOL. :P Merry Christmas. :D
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I have yet to see any problems with any updates or hardware problems since i purchased my dlink dgl-4500
i have a serious connection .......and am always weaking configs trying to make it hiccup....and it does not...
i feel for every one that is haveing problems....i have an A1 currenty running the 1.21NA.......
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/662818101.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
(http://www.pingtest.net/result/6172944.png) (http://www.pingtest.net)
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1.21 b08 on my RMA'd and replaced unit seems to be a lot more stable than 1.21 b03 was on the last unit - no glaring lockups, everything works the way I want it to, and though there are a lot of errors on wireless, nothing is screaming bloody murder at me, especially my DROID, so all is good.
Statistics: (Stats that are boldfaced and italicized are changes from the values that I posted yesterday - as in significant increases for the 20 hour time period that it has been on)
General
Time : Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:17:17 PM
Firmware Version : 1.21NA, 2009/11/23
WAN
Connection Type : DHCP Client
QoS Engine : Active
Cable Status : Connected
DNS Status : Online
Network Status : Established
Connection Up Time : 0 Day 19 Hour 21 Min 36 Sec (this is known - I rebooted the router manually yesterday after adding a new trusted MAC to the DHCP reservation list as well as the MAC filtering list)
LAN Statistics
Sent : 3436799
TX Packets Dropped : 11
Collisions : 0
Received : 1938093
RX Packets Dropped : 0
Errors : 0
WAN Statistics
Sent : 2077216
TX Packets Dropped : 0
Collisions : 0
Received : 6451939
RX Packets Dropped : 0
Errors : 0
Wireless Statistics
Sent : 472676
TX Packets Dropped : 4184
Received : 244694
RX Packets Dropped : 364
Errors : 1122
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I've been watching this router with cautious optimism! I will say this, it has been behaving flawlessly. No lock ups, dropped connections or degradation of either up or download speeds. its gone 13 days plus, WOW!!!!! See stats below.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" to all
TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Traffic Statistics display receive and transmit packets passing through your router.
LAN STATISTICS
Sent :39580928
TX Packets Dropped :3
Collisions :0
Received :46358143
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WAN STATISTICS
Sent :2324664
TX Packets Dropped :0
Collisions :0
Received :28898343
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
WIRELESS STATISTICS
Sent :2468372
TX Packets Dropped :3939
Received :2961076
RX Packets Dropped :9300
Errors :16626
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DEVICE INFORMATION
All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page. The firmware version is also displayed here.
GENERAL
Time :Thu Dec 31 2009 18:22:14 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)
Firmware Version :1.21NA, 2009/11/23
WAN
Connection Type :DHCP Client
QoS Engine : Active
Cable Status :Connected
Network Status :Established
Connection Up Time :13 Day 2 Hour 42 Min 23 Sec
MAC Address
IP Address :70.114.215.39
Subnet Mask :255.255.240.0
Default Gateway :70.114.208.1
Primary DNS Server :208.67.222.222
Secondary DNS Server :208.67.220.220
Advanced DNS :Disabled
LAN
MAC Address
IP Address :192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0
DHCP Server :Enabled
WIRELESS LAN
Wireless Radio :Enabled
802.11 Mode : Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b
Channel Width :40MHz
Channel :11
Secondary Channel :7
WISH : Active
Wi-Fi Protected Setup :Enabled/Configured
SSID List
Network Name (SSID) MAC Address Security Mode
Home WPA/WPA2 - Personal
LAN COMPUTERS
IGMP MULTICAST MEMBERSHIPS
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Going on 18 Days and no lockups. Lookin' good.
Still a lot of wireless errors but good download and streaming connections.
Netflix on PS3 runs flawlessly and I have 5 other wireless devices running off of the 4500.
Hardware is A1 with current beta FW.
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My question is, After upgrading the firmware, do you guys reset the router back to factory default? Or does the router hold on to the existing configuration?
If it holds on with the exisiting config does it still run fine?
Furry,
That's a dope avatar!!
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Yes the FW resets back to factory and ur current configuration is wiped out. Thats why you save off the Configuration file before you update. After the FW is updated, restore from the Configuration file which saves the hassle of re-setting up everything.
Thats my main man on Halo, Thanks. I love him hehe.
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I've got an A1 running firmware 1.15
Overall Wireless speed and connection strength is pretty weak, but the router is stable and there are very few errors (see below). There are three wireless connections and no hardwired connections to the router, so wireless performance is key.
WIRELESS STATISTICS
Sent :4748923
TX Packets Dropped :0
Received :2649478
RX Packets Dropped :18488
Errors :84
I'm hesitant to try the 1.21b8 firmware, because there is no back-flashing, and that it pretty much voids your warranty.
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You could try the v1.16 I believe. Don't use the v1.21 NA from the main web site. IF you do chose to use v1.21, use Beta 03. Wireless seems more stable. Beta 08 has random disconnects. Im using it right now. Been good so far.
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I did try 1.16 months ago and quickly flashed back to 1.15. The dropped packets and errors were in the gazillion range.
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Ok, well, can you regress to an earlier version of 1.1x? Can't remember if you can go back from 1.15 or not. I can understand not willing to hop to 1.21 Beta 03. I must say it seems very good, however still dropping packets but not as much as your currently reporting. I presume the DLink is aware and working on improving WiFi.
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Yeah, well if you look at my post history, you'll see the wireless signal issues have been going on since October of 2008. I've tried pretty much everything. Its really sad that even in the latest beta firmware there are still lots of wireless packet drops and errors.
This is why I've stuck with firmware 1.15 for so long. Its fairly stable, very little drops/errors, but wireless signals are pretty weak. I've heard others have RMA'd, but I can't go without a router for an indefinite amount of time, since we use it for business.
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I presume that the router and other wireless devices are in close proximity? Not floors or walls of separation? It could be a HW issue. My router is in my office at the far end of my house, top floor. I get great signal both in the living room which is about 30 feet from the office and downstairs in the den which at the farthest point is 35-40 feet from the office. I presume that the antennas have been checked. What happens if you move swap antennas? Also what does the signal look like if you try using a Mode only, like B or G or N mode only? Try using 2.4 or 5Ghz only? I know that if your using mixed modes, the signal strength can go down since it has to produce all the modes at the same time. I did notice a while back that using single modes will up the signal strength.
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I've tried everything. I've found the best signal to work with wireless is 2.4ghz, fixed wireless g, NO Security, WISH and SPI disabled. However overall speed is lower than with 5ghz and Wireless N. Also, running a router with all these great features (which is what I paid for) is NOT an option, or an excuse.
I have stayed away from these forums for a few months, because I get so aggrivated every time I look into my issues. I realize everyone is trying to help, but there's only so many "reposition your antennas" or "did you try x and y" that I can handle. I worked as a network administrator for a large company (35+ offices) for over ten years. If there is anything to be tried, I have done it...aside from flashing a beta firmware that may brick my device and is not back-flashable.
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Can understand that man. And I don't know everything and don't try to toot my own horn. I can relate to your frustrations. I have been trying to help many people on here and to help DLink in there improvements for the 4500 in all the information here. I know that if you probably call DLink they might have you update to the v1.21NA on there web site. Please don't do this. This wont brick the unit however the performance is horrid and I'm surprised they still have it posted. I've been a troubleshooter for about the same period of time that you've been doing networking. Just trying offer some other solutions for you in case you don't think of them either. I've been updating my unit with the various FW updates and have not bricked the unit. Not to say that I'm perfect either however I'm fairly comfortable in the updates. Just so long as you run the FW update via wired connection. Only thing I think of is to run the v1.21 Beta 03. If you call DLink they will probably ask you to do this anyways before they send you an RMA, not sure but logic might dictate that. One guy on the other forum mentioned turning off all logging save Firewall, System and Critical. Could try turning off all but not sure if this will have any effect on WiFi though.
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On Friday evening, I was using Skype over wireless, and for some reason it kept causing the entire router to reboot using 03 Beta.
I decided to move up to 08 Beta, and it's been running solid for me. Got to use the original settings, with nothing really disabled. Skype seems to work too!
Not sure why it was crashing it though over wireless.
I'll end up doing more thorough testing soon probably.
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Looks like this code may be the one eh? been out for a month and it seems everyone is saying some good things about it.
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I think the Betas are much better then the released version of the web. Just hope DLink will put the final touches on it and the WiFi section. Like to see another Beta on here before going to public.
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I haven't had a chance to report again. It rebooted a few times more after just doing some basic streaming. I'm using N/G Mixed, and normally never ever had a problem. I moved it back down to G, so hopefully it'll be more stable. Definitely needs to get fixed still.
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I agree, the Wifi section needs a lot of TLC for sure. So far N mode only on Beta 3 seems fairly stable. Haven't noticed a lot of disconnects like Beta 08. These issues are mode only or mixed mode issues. Just needs fixing. :P
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Been using Beta 08 for a while and my wireless is almost perfect take a look for yourself
Wireless Statistics
Sent :2063373
TX Packets Dropped :28
Received :621952
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
Just make sure you have Short G.I. disabled and Extra Wireless Protection disabled me and a friend have both been using it like this for a few weeks and its been great let me know how it works out for you guys.
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Been using Beta 08 for a while and my wireless is almost perfect take a look for yourself
Wireless Statistics
Sent :2063373
TX Packets Dropped :28
Received :621952
RX Packets Dropped :0
Errors :0
Just make sure you have Short G.I. disabled and Extra Wireless Protection disabled me and a friend have both been using it like this for a few weeks and its been great let me know how it works out for you guys.
Great find!!! Seems to have worked for me as well. Any other settings disabled or have you left everything else default?
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KEWL, sounds like this could be a work around for some of the Wireless issue. Will check it out tonight when I get home.
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Heck yeah! I'm all over that noise!
thanx!
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LOL, let us know how it goes. I hope it's a good fix for some wireless issues with the Beta wifi.
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I found the Short GI...but what are you implying by "Extra Wireless Protection"??
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Ah ha! love answering myself....advanced wireless protect only shows up when you set to run g only.
waiting to see results..... :P
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Hope it works for you guys too and yeah those are the only settings I have changed.
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nope.....still toast....bout 30min of uptime on wifi & then it just pukes....crud!!
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Im thinking your wireless going out may be more hardware related I am running a a1 on beta 8 firmware uptime on 18 days (Power Failure in neighborhood) and still going strong on wireless here are my stats as of current
Wireless Statistics
Sent :7538896
TX Packets Dropped :67
Received :8979299
RX Packets Dropped :92
Errors :0
My friends (uptime 28 days) is running an A2 beta 8 as well.
Wireless Statistics
Sent :6325666
TX Packets Dropped :12
Received :9772598
RX Packets Dropped :9
Errors :0
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Beta 08 is the best one in the 1.21 series so far. When I first loaded it I got nightly disconnects while playing TF2. That went on for about a week and then they just stopped. Very strange.
No VoIP issues like beta 03 had. No slowness or disconnects like the original 1.21NA had (after the first week of drops while gaming).
Though my wife took my DGL-4500 to FL to visit her parents and I've been using a FortiGate-60 in it's place. I must say, the FG-60 is noticeably more responsive, but then it's a professional grade small office firewall so I would hope so.
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What HW version are you using? ??? I'm on A1 and only thing I had problems with was the WiFi N Mode only. Random disconnect there.
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First off I would like to thank you guys for being out here to interact with the public while the firmware is being patched. I know it must be frustrating having things break in each release and having to listen to us. This wireless N animal has caused a lot of problems for all the manufacturers. But I think D-link is close.
I received my RMA replacement a few months ago and never set it up because I didn’t have a test environment and I was already running stable with a different replacement. I decided to give it a go with the A2 you sent me so that I didn’t completely waste your time and efforts. My results are completely not what I expected.
I booted up the router with the 1.12 firmware preloaded and I experienced the lock ups. And some of my server stuff was getting randomly blocked (UT 2004 was unusable, Rune would fall off the server lists do to UDP issues, UPnP was horrible, network discovery from windows 7 would crash the router, and I couldn’t get to my proxy). At this point I also had a new ISP. For the 1.12 test it seemed to run slightly better with the A2. ISP side seemed a little better as well.
I then loaded 1.21 beta 8 (I downloaded it as beta 8 and it shows on the firmware page as ‘1.21NA, 2009/11/23’). It ran flawlessly for 4 days. At that point I loaded some more settings, turned on all the servers, and enabled UPnP. The router was up for 28 days and then my MODEM rebooted because of an upgrade from my ISP. I didn’t touch the router and it ran another 10 days. At this time I was configuring my modem for static IP addresses. I still did not touch the router.
To this day it is still running. During this whole time the wife and I have been playing a LOT of MW2 on Xbox Live (both have OPEN NAT with only UPnP handling the requests), I have downloaded approximately 120 gigs of torrents, My servers have handed out roughly 90 gigs of FTP files, The web servers have been up 24 hours a day, My game servers have been up for about 20 days, I have been on VPN a handful of times, and My internal network has probably moved close to 3 Terabytes due to a re-org I am doing. All of the wireless devices have stayed connected in mixed mode and WPA2/WPA Personal (I have only tested speeds of 130 at this time but I am going to make the adjustments to get 300 on two laptops). I am still getting 50 ms response times on the servers and in game on Xbox Live. Also, I can still access the configuration pages internally and externally as quickly as the day I loaded the firmware.
The only issue I am having is a slight latency issue in UT2004 and an IM proxy will not pass data through. I will try the new firmware and see what my results are. I will post in the thread for it. Again thank you and if there is anything you need from me, just shoot me a PM.
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:D Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
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Tired of messing around with D-Link and all the broken promises? Want to roll your
dgl-4500 firmware back to 1.15 right now? The two links below have the fix. This
is not a joke. It works. Both sites are very reputable and people have tested it.
http://www.ispgeeks.com/wild/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4224#15926
and
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r23720820-downgrade-possible-DGL4500-12xNA115
Follow the simple instructions and tell d-link where to stuff it.
Christmas was a little late this year but better late than never!
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v1.22NA is working great. ;D
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v1.22NA is working great. ;D
Hey FurryNutz any issues with v1.22NA is your log clean no disconnections?
wont switch over till I'm 100% sure it works with no issues
Dalmo
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Been working well on my A1 HW since I applied it. No disconnects that I notice or see in my logs. XBL is great aside the normal lag crap coming from there servers.