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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-857 => Topic started by: FurryNutz on August 02, 2012, 09:16:33 AM
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So I wanted to make owners of this model router aware that we've seen some problems with doing a Factory Reset of the router before and after loading FW files, then loading a saved configuration file. Seems that after doing a factory reset and loading FW and then trying to load the saved configuration file is failing on Windows and OSX.
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It's always been recommended to do a factory reset before and after sending FW and normally it works for all the other router models. Not sure why the 857 is not behaving as expected.
So I'm recommending that for anyone doing a FW update or needs to update, do a dirty FW update and just load the FW file over the routers current configuration with out doing any factory resets before or after the update has been applied. If you do so, this will cause the saved configuration file to fail to load and you'll have to set up the router manually from scratch.
For any one wanting to provide feedback or information if they have seen this or wants to test this out, please let us know here. If you have saved configuration files and need some of the information or setup configurations and the file won't load, use NOTEPAD++ to view the configuration file and gleem the information needed.
DLink as been made aware of this problem.
I hope this will be resolved soon. ::)
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Well I'm happy to report that after v1.02 has been loaded and configured for the past week or so, I used Mac OSX 10.8 and Safari today to save off the configuration file, did a factory reset, used the Wizard to do a basic setup, then re-loaded the saved configuration file and this time it loaded correctly and the router restarted correctly and did not give me any error message about the configuration file not being loaded correctly. Wonder if this was a v1.01 FW issue. Seems to have been resolved. ;D
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NICE, so then I guess it is safe to say to load the new F/W 1.02, do a hard reset on router and reload saved router config.....and all will be well in the world ;D
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Let us know how it works out for you man. I had loaded v1.02 and set up the router and didn't save or restore from anything since v1.01. I just saved what I had on the router as v1.02 had been loaded, factory reset the router then restored from the saved v1.02 config file and it loaded. I think there was something wrong in v1.01. :-\
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So I finally got around to loading F/W 1.02. Using my Toshiba laptop I have installed Win 8 32-bit enterprise and IE10 and Firefox 15.
1) Downloaded a fresh F/W1.02 .bin
2) Saved my Config. bin and also print screen my existing configurations, just in case.
3) Push the reset button on the 857 and let it reset.
4) Access the router using IE10 and installed the new F/W 1.02, everything loaded up nicely no hiccups
5) Went to reinstall the Config bin and it failed, under both IE 10 & FF. I did not do the basic setup before hand as one member has done and he was successful in installing the Config bin.
6) Manually reinstalled all my Config from the saved print screen...literally saved my ass.
Router is up and running thus far no problems on either my Wired or wireless. Seems to be stable and running well. Next time I think I'll run the basic set up and then install my config. bin
keep you all posted
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Possible issue with v1.01 and v1.01 configuration files loading on to v1.01 and v1.02. You shouldn't see any issues with v1.02 and it's configuration files generated under v1.02, unless IE10 or Win 8 maybe introducing problems. I would try IE 8 or 9, maybe even compatibility mode. Does it happen with Win 7?
So I finally got around to loading F/W 1.02. Using my Toshiba laptop I have installed Win 8 32-bit enterprise and IE10 and Firefox 15.
1) Downloaded a fresh F/W1.02 .bin
2) Saved my Config. bin and also print screen my existing configurations, just in case.
3) Push the reset button on the 857 and let it reset.
4) Access the router using IE10 and installed the new F/W 1.02, everything loaded up nicely no hiccups
5) Went to reinstall the Config bin and it failed, under both IE 10 & FF. I did not do the basic setup before hand as one member has done and he was successful in installing the Config bin.
6) Manually reinstalled all my Config from the saved print screen...literally saved my ass.
Router is up and running thus far no problems on either my Wired or wireless. Seems to be stable and running well. Next time I think I'll run the basic set up and then install my config. bin
keep you all posted
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Possible issue with v1.01 and v1.01 configuration files loading on to v1.01 and v1.02. You shouldn't see any issues with v1.02 and it's configuration files generated under v1.02, unless IE10 or Win 8 maybe introducing problems. I would try IE 8 or 9, maybe even compatibility mode. Does it happen with Win 7?
When I loaded FW 1.01 on Win7, it was fine. But I did a dirty upgrade, meaning I just installled FW 1.01 over the existing FW 1.00 and config. When the router was done installing 1.01, my original config was ALL there.
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I did the same thing, then I saved the v1.01 config to file, factory reset then tried to load the v1.01 saved config file and it failed. :-\ v1.02 seems to be working fine though for me.
Let us know how your 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connected wifi speeds are under the Status/Wireless if you would. Are you devices connecting at there maximum WiFi supported connected speeds?
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The 5GHZ is reading anywhere from 60-80M, and the 2.4GHZ is around 54M. :-\
Don't know what the stats where with 1.01. With 1.02 I am getting the same signal strength, no change really. When I SSID the community noticed somebody else with a Dual band Linksys is running in my frequency range :'(. Some interference from that network, may go lower if it is adversely affects my 5GHZ, well see.
Overall the router had been running smooth, just like before and will see in the next 24-48 hrs. Had a chance to play Xbox last nite, running fine over the wireless 2.4. ( NO WISH settings)
I configured the WISH setting this morning, will see if it makes any difference. over the wireless now!!!!
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How far are the devices from the router. What speeds
Do you see if in that same room, say 4-6 ft? What are max speed connections of each device?
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I did the FW update to 1.02 without any resets or loading of the configuration file. My router works fine without any issues. :D
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How far are the devices from the router. What speeds
Do you see if in that same room, say 4-6 ft? What are max speed connections of each device?
My 5GHZ lappie about 4-6 ft away is getting 116M w/ 100% signal strength.
Ipad 3 is 4-6ft away from router and seeing 62M over the 5GHZ :-\
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How about at 2.4ghz?
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How about at 2.4ghz?
On the 2.4GHZ , wireless devices are seeing around 54M.
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same room? all at once? Single device? I presume thats not the max they can do?
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same room? all at once? Single device? I presume thats not the max they can do?
Iphone 4 working on the 2.4
Lappie, Ipad3 on 5GHZ all 3 devices in the same room 4-6 ft from the router.
What's funny I ran SSID and it says the max rate is 216 on both the 5ghz & 2.4ghz. While the rest of the neighborhood I can see 300 to 450 max rates for there routers. Wonder if FW1.02 changed the max rate of this router???? The plot thickens :o
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What are the MAX rates for your devices? Are they achieving this rate on the router?
How many other WiFi routers are in your neighborhood?
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What are the MAX rates for your devices? Are they achieving this rate on the router?
How many other WiFi routers are in your neighborhood?
No NONE of my devices are achieving there rates from the router. I have easily 12-15 wireless routers around the neighborhood.
With inSSIDer I am able to see the claimed output of ALL routers in the neighborhood including mine, this is analogous to broadcasting the wireless network name, instead it's showing a wireless MAX Speed of this router.
For instance I see a Linksys router broadcasting 450mps max speed and other apple airport extremes showing 300mps.
Strange this router is now showing after the FW 1.02 update 216mps max speed on inSSIDer, before the update it showed 450 as advertised on the box.
Perhaps the code writers can check into this and make sure it is correct on the new FW update.
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Ok, need to see if you can isolate the router from all the others near by if you can. I would see if you can find another open channel if possible. That many routers near by, possible cause of connection speeds. I would test the router with one or two devices, preferably if you have a 2.4 and a 5Ghz device to see if you can get fast speeds on each radio. If you can't find a open channel. I might try to lower the out put of the radios from High to Medium and test to see what speeds your getting in a same room, say 4-6 feet line of sight to the router. Test speeds on each radio with the two devices. I might take the router to a different location if possible, say family or some place not in the same neighboring area with all those routers. You don't need a internet connection to test the wireless speeds with devices. Just would like to see if getting away from those other routers effects anything.
I'm might also go back to v1.00 and test as well, if you decide to try this, don't load any configurations, just factory reset, downgrade and factory reset once more then test the wifi with one or two devices.
Is this the only router you have?
Let us know how it goes.
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Ok, need to see if you can isolate the router from all the others near by if you can. I would see if you can find another open channel if possible. That many routers near by, possible cause of connection speeds. I would test the router with one or two devices, preferably if you have a 2.4 and a 5Ghz device to see if you can get fast speeds on each radio. If you can't find a open channel. I might try to lower the out put of the radios from High to Medium and test to see what speeds your getting in a same room, say 4-6 feet line of sight to the router. Test speeds on each radio with the two devices. I might take the router to a different location if possible, say family or some place not in the same neighboring area with all those routers. You don't need a internet connection to test the wireless speeds with devices. Just would like to see if getting away from those other routers effects anything.
I'm might also go back to v1.00 and test as well, if you decide to try this, don't load any configurations, just factory reset, downgrade and factory reset once more then test the wifi with one or two devices.
Is this the only router you have?
Let us know how it goes.
Long day yesterday. After waking up early to sit inline for the Iphone 5, I was able to make a slight adjustment to the 5ghz channel and brought it down to ch 40. inSSIDer sees that I have no other router competition and no interference. I have both the lappie, ipad3 and now the iphone 5 connected to that 5ghz. The iphone 5 is instantaneous and snappy as well as the lappie. Haven't played with the ipad ..yet ;D
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wonder if the 2.4Ghz is congested? Sounds like 5Ghz will be good.
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wonder if the 2.4Ghz is congested? Sounds like 5Ghz will be good.
Boy remember the days of plug and play and enjoy ;) Had some time this weekend, and suprisingly Linksys released another FW for the E4200 V1. Great to see that they still support their hardware. I installed the new FW 1.05 on the E4200 V1 and everything went smooth, even did a 30-30-30 reset before and after reconfiguring the router from scratch.
I reset both the DLINK and Linksys 5ghz to the highest channel 161 and rebooted both. I have the E4200 on the top shelf and ALL my devices are getting full strength. I will have to move the Dlink id located in the middle shelf and will move it to the top shelf soon so that it will give full strength ( I assume).
Thus far I have 2 routers running 2.4 & 5ghz simultaneously and the E4200 IS FAST. LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION...it really does make a difference. ;D
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The 857 and linksys in close proximity to one another?
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The 857 and linksys in close proximity to one another?
4-5 ft apart linksys on top and DLINK on the bottom, plenty of space and no real interference..yet. Still testing but it appears to be working well ......so far :D
Lappie is connected to the Linksys and Ipad3 is connected to the Dlink. both clients are whippin fast over the 5ghz. I am writing this on my lappie!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
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I recommend put more distance in between those routers. Especially if they are running same freqs. Even though they might be running different channels, there will still be noise being that close together. Unless one is running only 2.4Ghz and the other is only running 5Ghz, proximity would be fine then, however if your running both radios on both routers, you might find issues with this. I have the 857 running both radios in my living room. down the hall way 15ft, in my bed room is my 5Ghz only AP. In the office next too the bed room is a 2.4Ghz only AP. And these are set up for medium power, not full on High.
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Any status on this? ::)
Update: User sold the 857 and installed a 865L. ::)