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Title: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: BigBlueShock on July 14, 2009, 09:03:23 AM
My DIR-825 B1 is basically a brick now with the WAN connection issues, so I figured might as well update to this 2.02NA Firmware posted on the Softpedia website. 
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/DLINK/DLINK-DIR-825-Rev-B-Xtreme-N-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router-Firmware-202NA.shtml

Firmware update went through with no problems.  Will be testing for previous WAN issues, and keep the forum updated if they were fixed or not.

Edit: So far so good!! Seems the WAN disconnect problem was fixed :)  If I encounter any issues I will post

Fixes:
1. Fixed cannot run Web Filter and MAC filtering at the same time issue.
2. Fixed GUI show allowed char for setting of Device name and Local Domain name.
3. Fixed Link-local only for IPv6 issue.
4. Fixed login format same as DIR-655.
5. Fixed the wps_pin and wps_default_pin is changed to 00000000 when we do reset to unconfigured.
6. Fixed the wps_pin value is changed to default pin when device is reboot.
7. Fixed Manual Uplink speed issue.
8. Add HTTPS option.
9. Fixed DCC cause user could not access internet.
10. Fixed SSID string display for Widget/Gadget.
11. Fixed BT Test fail => DUT will reboot when TCP sessions over 1200
12. Verify BT Cert.
13. Modify IPv6 PPPoE DNS Setting only can set specific DNS server.
14. Fixed when set "http://" inf url filter, the function will fail.
15. Fixed SSID cannot display īī on status page.
16. Fixed port forwarding cannot save over 8 rules.
17. Fixed when Enable "Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network" function and no input any MAC Address rule, it should appear warning message.
18. Fixed Help page donīt need "BigPond Connection" description.
19. Fixed Help Page does not have "Advanced DNS service" description.
20. Fixed Help Page does not have "USB SETTINGS" description and Hyper-Link Title.
21. Fixed Access Control - MAC Address filter for Block Some Access.
In Status->Logs page, it should display which one MAC address to access, not display IP Address.
22. Fixed Set Access control rule – Block All first then set MAC filter ALLOW, that LAN PC can access Internet.
23. Fixed Device Reboot issue.
24. Changed firmware version to 2.02NA.
25. Support Mac Safari can display autograph pictures.
26. Support Advanced DNS.
27. Support Schedule cannot over 24HR issue.
28. Fixed cipher type default is TKIP and AES on wizard.
29. Fixed 802.11n only not support WPA-Enterprise TKIP.
30. Fixed schedule canīt select data that include space char.
31. Fixed canīt save space char.
32. Modify cipher type from TKIP to both.
33. Fixed wireless title error word string.
34. Removed advanced wireless - Extra Wireless Protection help file.
35. Fixed WPS does not support WEP-Shared KEY and WPA-Enterprise.
36. Fixed WAN disconnect or release Network Status still show Establishing (include DHCP/PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP).
37. Fixed the countdown = 40s when setting internet.
38. Removed RTS Threshold on help.
39. Removed ap mode.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: cessna1466u on July 15, 2009, 09:27:12 PM
How safe is it to download a firmware from another company that is not the manufacturer of your router?
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: lizzi555 on July 16, 2009, 06:10:17 AM
It is also on thr D-Link FTP:

ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir825_revB/Firmware/

Shareport:
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir825_revB/Apps/
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: TheNerd on July 16, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
I'm having so much trouble with my DIR-825 that I am even scared to update the firmware.  I have issues with even being able to connect/ping the router from a wired connection during the random WAN "blackouts", so I am a little afraid that the firmware update will fail and I will have a REAL brick.

Anyway, I am so dissatisfied with this router so far that if I have to hit it with a hammer it'll be worth the cost.

Has anyone else with the B1 version updated to the new firmware?  If so, is the router "fixed" or are there still issues?
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: claykin on July 19, 2009, 07:47:40 AM
I'm having so much trouble with my DIR-825 that I am even scared to update the firmware.  I have issues with even being able to connect/ping the router from a wired connection during the random WAN "blackouts", so I am a little afraid that the firmware update will fail and I will have a REAL brick.

Anyway, I am so dissatisfied with this router so far that if I have to hit it with a hammer it'll be worth the cost.

Has anyone else with the B1 version updated to the new firmware?  If so, is the router "fixed" or are there still issues?

Purchased a B1 rev last week.  Immediately upgraded to V2.02NA firmware.  I have not had a single problem with it yet.  I have wired connections and am actively using both 2.4 and 5Ghz bands.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: TheNerd on July 20, 2009, 07:13:03 AM
Firmware 2.02NA has fixed all the issues I was having with the router...
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: dioden on July 23, 2009, 11:17:12 PM
Firmware 2.02NA has fixed all the issues I was having with the router...

Just bought mine 825 yesterday, delivered with v2.00EU, was trying to upload v2.02NA but it revokes that firmware, now I'm sitting with a 655 and a 825 and both works like crap. Wonder why they make a firmware that don't works on the product. ..
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: ChickenMan on July 24, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Try downloading the proper firmware
--> 2.02NA (The NA is short for North America)
--> 2.02EU (The EU is short for Europe and Canada)

NA
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir825_revB/Firmware/dir825_revB_firmware_202NA.zip


EU
ftp://ftp.dlink.de/dir/dir-825/driver_software/DIR-825_fw_revb_201EUb15_ALL_multi_20090612.zip
ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk/dir_products/dir-825/DIR-825EU_B1_Beta.zip
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: PapaBaugh on September 04, 2009, 09:08:29 AM
Upgraded to 2.02NA to correct the WAN disconnect problem.  Now It Does Not Connect AT ALL!

Yes, I unplugged the cable modem a few times during the ordeal.  I can still plug the desktop directly into the cable modem and it works fine. 

Can someone please help me? 

HW: B1
Service: Comcast
Cable Modem: "SURFboard SB3100"

I thought someone reading this post might have encountered this issue.... but I'm on this thread too:  http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=7791.0
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: brtlatjgt on September 04, 2009, 09:16:01 AM
try resetting router.  It will keep your updated firmware.  Just reset and then let the auto wizard config and see what happens
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: PapaBaugh on September 04, 2009, 10:05:43 AM
Thank you, brtlatjgt,

I tried that (again) just now.  No luck.  I've read elsewhere that holding down the reset button for 40 seconds might do something different.  Anyone know?  -Ryan
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: brtlatjgt on September 04, 2009, 10:38:19 AM
When resetting my linksys It would make a difference if I held it down for 30 sec.

I'm sure your doing this--but your not plugging into the lan port.  Your plugging into wan port--right? :)
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: PapaBaugh on September 04, 2009, 11:14:11 AM
 :) thanks.  ports are correct. 
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: BassMan on September 04, 2009, 07:49:28 PM
Thank you, brtlatjgt,

I tried that (again) just now.  No luck.  I've read elsewhere that holding down the reset button for 40 seconds might do something different.  Anyone know?  -Ryan

When I was configuring mine, at one point, I reset for 30-50 seconds (didn't time), and the firmware itself was reset; the firmware itself was "wiped" (or so it seems).  Not just the settings, but the firmware itself!  When I went to 192.168.0.1, I was prompted by some sort of "boot-loader" (my term), asking for the binary containing the firmware.  Fortunately, I had 2.02NA on-hand. 

My sequence of events was:
1) Original HW:B1
2) Upgraded firmware
3) Long reset (30-50 seconds)
4) Boot-loader prompted for firmware binary (I gave it 2.02NA)
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: PapaBaugh on September 06, 2009, 09:53:37 AM
I'll try this sequence to see if it works.  Haven't tried the long reset yet.  Thanks, I'll let you know! 

-Ryan
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: PapaBaugh on September 06, 2009, 01:09:41 PM
I tried this last suggestion.  It didn't help. 

Then I contacted newegg.com.  They will accept the return for a refund with no restocking fee.  Thanks everyone for your suggestions! 

It just shouldn't be this hard to get a product to work.  It is being returned.  Regards, -Ryan
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: steve841 on September 08, 2009, 08:49:43 AM
I have a new DIR  825 Rev B.

And updated to the latest posted firmware.

As soon as MAC filtering is enabled ..  you can no longer access the web interface.  WTF?

Nice Job Guys!

Shall we take some time and fix this please.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: BassMan on September 08, 2009, 11:32:00 AM
I have a new DIR  825 Rev B.

And updated to the latest posted firmware.

As soon as MAC filtering is enabled ..  you can no longer access the web interface.  WTF?

Nice Job Guys!

Shall we take some time and fix this please.

This caught me too...
...with Linksys, the MAC filtering only affected wireless.  On D-Link, I found out the "Hard Way(tm)" that it affects hard-wired too!

Imagine my joy at doing a "long reset", and re-configuring...

Still, my 825 HW:B1 2.02NA is ROCK SOLID.  Just took a while to configure to my liking.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: steve841 on September 08, 2009, 11:38:07 AM
This caught me too...
...with Linksys, the MAC filtering only affected wireless.  On D-Link, I found out the "Hard Way(tm)" that it affects hard-wired too!

Imagine my joy at doing a "long reset", and re-configuring...

Still, my 825 HW:B1 2.02NA is ROCK SOLID.  Just took a while to configure to my liking.


Only problem is ...  I set MAC filtering to only block specified PC's ...  not all except listed.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: miffed on September 11, 2009, 08:55:38 PM
I had same problem: DIR-825 B1 with comcast was not working.  My symptoms: I had internet by connecting modem to computer directly.  Also, the wireless network was set up and detectable - I could log on to the dlink wirelessly (192.168.0.1).  But my computer could not connect to the internet wirelessly.  Both a mac and a pc had this problem.

I'm not totally sure what did it, but here's what I did.  I spent about 10 hours playing around with the piece of **** and reading forums.  Then I updated the firmware to 2.02NA.  Then I did the long reset that was mentioned above (~45 sec).  Then I turned everything off and on again (router did not start up on its own, after long reset).  Then wireless internet worked through the default, password-less 'dlink' network.  I then added password, changed name of network, and still it worked.  I didn't touch anything else.

Finally!  I hope this helps.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: Schwack on September 15, 2009, 09:38:28 PM
Guys, I agree.  I already posted my vent on another forum regarding NO connection to the internet with this router.

I'm somewhat new to this dual router world but is it suppose to be this painful to connect to the internet????
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: Schwack on September 16, 2009, 08:20:59 PM
Folks...I exchanged my router for another 825 router.  Thought I'd give Dlink another chance.
With the new original firmware, I was getting spotty connection.  Connect for a while, then disconnect, then connect, then disconnect.  It was ugly.

I called DLINK help desk and they emailed me the new firmware version and told me to flash it.  I've done it and now I can't get online at all.

I will call them tomorrow morning for one last chance.  I have a funny feeling they will tell me what the guy told me this morning.  That is "take it back to the store for a refund".

That cracks me up --- their own help desk reps tell me to take it back to the store!

I will gladly do it.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: kputty on January 01, 2010, 10:38:40 AM
If you have Broadband service, you will also have to press the reset button on your cable modem in order for it to learn the new piece of equipment (in your case the dlink router).  If this does not work manually, try calling your service provider and have them to a reset for you.  I had the same issue and this fixed it.

Good luck
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: slavanaway on January 22, 2010, 09:25:53 AM
I have a DIR-825 revA and it works flawlessly. I had it two days and read the rev B1 was way better and firmware 2.02NA fixed the issues. Open source, faster processor, more memory... what you need to get two years or more from the router.

My current network is

Covad
Innoband as a bridge
DIR-825 revA
5 port DLink Gigabit switch

I bought a rev B1 and it had 2.02NA installed.

Set up the same as the revA.

PPOE Username/Password
DNS 0.0.0.0
Changed the wireless name for 2.4 and 5 ghz added password

Would not connect to the internet.

Reset everything and re-setup several times. Modem first, Router next. It would sometimes connect for several seconds to 2 minutes. Tech support had me change the port speed from auto-detect to 1000 no luck.

Tried resetting with the tech on the line. No luck.

The tech then told me to get the DNS from the DSL provider (I had already set the DNS in my own attempts) then he gave me a call number and said goodbye. I asked him what I was to do and he said call back if I had the same problem.

He was just clearing a call? Knows it fails and can't be fixed? What????

The PPOE is not being sent to the Covad. The revA works fine. This is not rocket science... or new...

I can try to set the modem to router mode and have it assign an IP address to the router (12.168.1.x) and then let the router manage the wireless and wired... any one else do this?

Does anyone else use and Innoband 8013-G1?

TIA,

Sam
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: nickCR on January 25, 2010, 02:38:13 PM
Guys many ISPs actually restrict your internet to a MAC address behind the cable modem. For example when I changed out my WRT54G I had to clone my MAC to the same one or it wouldn't work might be a suggestion and working with your ISP might help you determine this.

After firmware update, DD-WRT (3rd party firmware) recommends that you do a 30-30-30 reset.

What is that you might ask? Well it's quite simple.

Hold the reset button on the back (not the one on the side) for 30 seconds
While still holding the button pull the plug and wait another 30 seconds
While still holding the button plug in the plug and wait another 30 seconds

Now let go of the button. This should clear your NVRAM and any existing weird settings that might be stuck in the rom.
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: beveri8469 on December 01, 2010, 03:50:37 PM
i got a question. i just bought me a 825 about an hour ago and was wondering if anybody had software issues with their router. i cant install my software at all because it does nothing but crashes on me.
was wondering if anybody else encountered this?

thanx
Title: Re: DIR-825 B1 new 2.02NA Firmware - Does it fix issues?
Post by: steve841 on December 01, 2010, 04:10:07 PM
Just go direct via a browser ... you'll be much happier and avoid the useless software install.