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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-655 => Topic started by: Dalmo on July 23, 2010, 08:57:26 PM
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I'm thinking about buying one yes or no?
Any issues I should know about this Router before I buy one
Thank You
;D
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IMHO: Yes. No issues with it, great performance.
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Kneejerk response is NO.
But, after updating to 1.34NA, I really have not had any problems.
I don't use any of the special features.
Here is how mine is configured:
1. Default router.
2. Up date to 1.34NA
3. Set up for 300 Mps
4. Turn off Daylight Savings. Set time manually.
5. Turn off SecureSpot.
I have not had a problem since I did the above.
I hope this helps.
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No!!
Regardless of all setting suggestions here, you WILL DROP internet connections. Pay attention to all the people who have had issues with this router.
Their support staff are ostriches with their heads in the sand, deflecting all issues on other inane problems like your wireless phone or any other 2.4 GHz device.
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OK Thanks Guys I will pass on the Router
I'm looking for a good N Gigabit Router with no issues any suggestion?
Thank You
;D
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DIR655
Most of the guys on this forum haven't got a clue how to configure a network correctly. Suprisingly, they encounter connecion issues. Whatever brand you choose, networking in general does require some knowledge.
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No!!
Regardless of all setting suggestions here, you WILL DROP internet connections. Pay attention to all the people who have had issues with this router.
Their support staff are ostriches with their heads in the sand, deflecting all issues on other inane problems like your wireless phone or any other 2.4 GHz device.
This has not been my experience. I have two DIR-655's and they are rock solid. I recommend them!
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DIR655
Most of the guys on this forum haven't got a clue how to configure a network correctly. Suprisingly, they encounter connecion issues. Whatever brand you choose, networking in general does require some knowledge.
First off, i for one resent that comment and find it offensive. My router with firmware series 1.2 worked flawlessly and only started having issues with the identical 4 machine wireless 1.3 firmware, on machines running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
And while you're at it, since you are an esteemed level 10, and i am just a newbie who finally got fed up enough to post, kindly extend your vast wealth of knowledge and help me get this piece of c**p working. We can do this in the forum, as i am sure the hundreds of people who share my EXACT problem with will benefit, or in private email where when you do fail, will not be embarrassed?
Regards.
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OK Thanks Guys I will pass on the Router
I'm looking for a good N Gigabit Router with no issues any suggestion?
Thank You
;D
Linksys has 2 Dual Band that I am considering after i scrap my current useless D-Link. Either the WRT300N or WRT400N.
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Hi,
1) this is an old router - 2007 (I think) . Probably reaching end of lifecycle support
New routers have better wireless performance / bandwidth throughput etc.
2) Still firmware releases to fix "issues" as opposed to increasing performance
3) it is not something that works out the box - pretty much you have to change a lot of settimgs to get best performance.
4) General advice - anything that says auto (i.e let the router manage a feature for you ) is a big no !
5) Locked down firmware - where other routers benfit from additional open support / features -> customisable to pretty much how want them.
6) Dualband routers are widely available.
Depending on the price this router may be fine for you. You may suffer some of the issues reported in this forum. Remeber people have different setups and use different features.
My advice stick to a newer model 2009+ the netgear wndr3700 is favourably reported on smallnet builder. the old adage you get what you pay for !!!
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was looking at the CRADLEPOINT MBR1200 for around $250?
Any feedback on CRADLEPOINT?
Thank You
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First off, i for one resent that comment and find it offensive. My router with firmware series 1.2 worked flawlessly and only started having issues with the identical 4 machine wireless 1.3 firmware, on machines running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
And while you're at it, since you are an esteemed level 10, and i am just a newbie who finally got fed up enough to post, kindly extend your vast wealth of knowledge and help me get this piece of c**p working. We can do this in the forum, as i am sure the hundreds of people who share my EXACT problem with will benefit, or in private email where when you do fail, will not be embarrassed?
Regards.
Let me know what issues you face and we'll solve them. If you're problem equals the issues others face is at least doubtful since local situations differ immensely and also play a role in certain issues.
So I accept you're invitation. You can choose to do so by PM or forum thread, no preference from my side.
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I appreciate the offer to help, so let's see if we can fix this.
I am running 5 wireless machines, 4 running on Windows 7 and 1 Mac. They all test at approximately 9Mbps download, .9Mbps upload, ping rate between 5-8 ms, and the furthest machine at 88% signal strength. We currently have a 2.4 GHz phone system, a wireless alarm system, and are using the new Logitech 2.4 GHz mouse/keyboards, so that is a reality we have to deal with.
Our wireless network is configured as such
- Use Unicasting
- MTU -1500
- Mixed 802.11 b.g.n mode
- Wireless Channel Channel 1 ( i've tried 6 and 11 as well)
- Transmission rate- Best (Changing to MCS 14 or 15 will not allow wireless connection))
- Channel Width Auto20/40.
- QOS Disabled
- Enable SPI
- Transmission High Beacon Period 100, RTS and Fragmentation 2346
- Enable WISH on
- Priority Automatic - Off
- Wi-Fi Protected Enabled
- Enable UPnP Off
- SecureSpot Off
Anything I'm missing?
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Well, for starters what's your gateway device, which device is the DHCP?
Easy check: disable WiSH. This feature sounds better that it actually is.
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Well, for starters what's your gateway device, which device is the DHCP?
Easy check: disable WiSH. This feature sounds better that it actually is.
If i understand you correctly, our server is the only wired router machine. Would that not be considered the DHCP device?
WISH disabled, next steps?
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Results from disabling WiSH?
What is the device connected closest to the internet? Do I understand correctly that you have a server that acts as DHCP? Is the DHCP feature on the DIR turned off?
Is it something like this:
Internet gateway (modem) --wired--- server/DHCP ------- wireless clients-------O
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Results from disabling WiSH?
What is the device connected closest to the internet? Do I understand correctly that you have a server that acts as DHCP? Is the DHCP feature on the DIR turned off?
Is it something like this:
Internet gateway (modem) --wired--- server/DHCP ------- wireless clients-------O
DHCP On..
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And the other two question marks?
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And the other two question marks?
Results from disabling WiSH?
None as of yet. We srtill have disconnects.
What is the device connected closest to the internet?
A wired machine
Do I understand correctly that you have a server that acts as DHCP?
No. It is simply the only wired machine that stores all our central data, but does not act as server.
Is the DHCP feature on the DIR turned off?
No
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After 1 week with this router (previously owned a Linksys and a Netgear) I would say DO NOT BUY!!!
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I would not recommend the DIR-655 as it comes out of the box. I had issues for the last two weeks that I've had it with the 1.32NA firmware. My internet connection would be unavailable as well as the router's GUI interface every few minutes. EXTREMELY frustrating.
However, I believe this was due to the SecureSpot feature.
I HIGHLY recommend the DIR-655 if you roll back the firmware to version 1.21 (no secure spot). It isn't possible to *directly* do this, but this link can show you how:
http://www.ispgeeks.com/wild/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4229&mode=&order=0&thold=0
After I did this, the router is rock solid. The speed is very peppy, the router is always highly responsive now. I'm proud to say it works better than my 5 year old trusty Linksys WRT54G router. This is how I expected it to work out of the box, but the 1.32NA firmware is garbage.
Best part of this router? Two xboxes on Xbox Live at the same time, and OPEN NAT! Thank you QoS! This was the main reason I bought the router, for its great compatibility with Xbox Live. No freaking port forwarding or DMZ settings to fiddle with.
It is worth mentioning though, you will not get the full 300Mbps wireless speeds with a Mac. I have a Mac, and Mac's do not support 300 Mbps wireless over the 2.4 Ghz band due to lack of support for 40 Mhz wide channels. The Mac would get these speeds in the 5 Ghz band, but the DIR-655 doesn't do wireless N over 5 Ghz. Not a big deal for me though. My internet is 10 to 20 Mbps, so I wouldn't see any benefit with 300Mbps wireless speed. I'm getting around 130 Mbps most of the time, and that's overkill ; )
P.S. The USB Shareport on the DIR-655 works with only one computer using it at a time. If you were to plug an external HDD into it, only one computer can connect to it. It won't turn your external HDD into a network storage device, which is kind of sad...... Oh well, not a deal breaker for me either. Hope this is helpful!
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Could describe the position of the wireless router? Any magnetic sources close by? Have you tried scanning the environment to see what other AP's are transmitting?
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After 1 week with this router (previously owned a Linksys and a Netgear) I would say DO NOT BUY!!!
Great contribution. Have been without issues for three years, so I must be doing something wrong. :D
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I must say this is a great router, However it took me a long time to figure everything out and get it humming. My router is a A4 and it shipped with 1.32 and that was garbage, So I upgraded to 1.33 which worked for a while and then started acting like 1.32 did at the beginning. As time rolled by I got fed up and decided to try the downgrade firmware option and let me tell you, it was worth it!
Ever since I downgraded to 1.21 (no securespot) this router has been a beast, It will handle anything I throw at it.
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on the FIRMWARE page they have Two Firmware 1.21 11/07/2008 and Firmware 1.21 (SecureSpot) 9/30/2008
use the most current one?
Thank You
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1.21 11/07/2008
This is the one I use with great results.
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I must say this is a great router, However it took me a long time to figure everything out and get it humming. My router is a A4 and it shipped with 1.32 and that was garbage, So I upgraded to 1.33 which worked for a while and then started acting like 1.32 did at the beginning. As time rolled by I got fed up and decided to try the downgrade firmware option and let me tell you, it was worth it!
Ever since I downgraded to 1.21 (no securespot) this router has been a beast, It will handle anything I throw at it.
Same remark as in previous threads, if the downgrade is so solid, why is D-Link not supporting it?
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Under FIREWALL
I have no check mark on PPTP and IPSer(VPN) is that correct
or should I put a check Mark?
Thank You
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No. I've had it for 2 years and although I have managed to hack it to get it working properly it will be a real pig on the currently bugged firmware. Unless you can buy one with the original firmware before they broke it with Sharepoint, then don't bother - it's far more bother than it's worth. They are refusing to allow people to downgrade (legally/officially) to working firmware for comercial reasons.
You have been warned! ;)
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Same remark as in previous threads, if the downgrade is so solid, why is D-Link not supporting it?
My thoughts are that D-Link really enjoys the extra revenue from SecureSpot subscribers, and to officially admit that all of the coding since 1.21 has been a wasted effort would make some of their firmware programmers officially look silly.
As long as they don't admit it, we're the only ones that know... :-X
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Great contribution. Have been without issues for three years, so I must be doing something wrong. :D
Probably just lucky that you don't use VOIP... mine crashes every 10-12 hours and have to reboot the router.... such a great router. I think one more week and this one will be for sale cheap
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Probably just lucky that you don't use VOIP... mine crashes every 10-12 hours and have to reboot the router.... such a great router. I think one more week and this one will be for sale cheap
But I do use VOIP....
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But I do use VOIP....
I understand that 1.34NA works flawlessly for you, but the point is that it DOESN'T for so many others, and as you have been quick to point out, it can't be duplicated in the lab. That DOESN'T mean that everyone else is not having issues....
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I understand that 1.34NA works flawlessly for you, but the point is that it DOESN'T for so many others, and as you have been quick to point out, it can't be duplicated in the lab. That DOESN'T mean that everyone else is not having issues....
Correct, it does not exclude others having problems. Problems are never denied, not even by me. The presumed cause is mainly the point of discussion.
Not having issues in a well configured LAN and the manufacturer not being able to reproduce might be a clue though for quite some issues. ???
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Correct, it does not exclude others having problems. Problems are never denied, not even by me. The presumed cause is mainly the point of discussion.
Not having issues in a well configured LAN and the manufacturer not being able to reproduce might be a clue though for quite some issues. ???
It is quite amusing how this conversation has continued, always in the end indicating that I have no idea how to configure my router, despite all the help received from your esteemed level 10 status and some of the more humble yet well intentioned to no avail. I gave you a summary of my router configuration yet that thread remains unresolved. Ya, I guess it's me...
And just as a further to your experienced attempts to help, I have now had 3 conversations with the D-Link tech support team that have escalated my case to Level 3 and am now dealing with Canadian tech team (even though your bias may show through here too). Guess what? They too, have not been able to get this router configured properly. I guess that they too don't know how to configure routers either?
The one thing they do have in common is that they CANNOT authorize me to downgrade to the 1.21 firmware, and even feign ignorance that it exists. As I keep insisting,even though I may be inept and incapable of configuring my router, reality is that they too have not helped me out and IT STILL DOESN'T WORK.
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Not your router specifically. Let's say network ;)
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Same remark as in previous threads, if the downgrade is so solid, why is D-Link not supporting it?
For one thing there is a good chance of you ending up with a brick instead of a router if you downgrade. I really do not think any company would tell people to do something that may end up with the company having to replace the product because the company told people to go ahead and do it.
IF I was having problems with newer firmware that I did not have with the previous I would downgrade even though it is not supported.
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For one thing there is a good chance of you ending up with a brick instead of a router if you downgrade. I really do not think any company would tell people to do something that may end up with the company having to replace the product because the company told people to go ahead and do it.
IF I was having problems with newer firmware that I did not have with the previous I would downgrade even though it is not supported.
Thanks for the reply. The downgrade has nothing to do with support, as my router is long past warranty. It has to do with some Russian website (or any other country so as not to sound prejudiced) that is offering a "patch" to downgrade. Not to sound cynical, but that patch could open a hole in my network far surpassing any damage that this crappy router poses. I can understand D-Link wanting to cover their hides on bricking my router, but it still pisses me off that someone else can do it, while D-Link continues to neither acknowledge it, nor listen to it's clients who clearly want the option.
Regards
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Not your router specifically. Let's say network ;)
Ok Eddie, so as to satisfy you, "They too, have not been able to get this network configured properly."
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Ok Eddie, so as to satisfy you, "They too, have not been able to get this network configured properly."
Read emoticons. No other tools available to express ones intent.... :-*
We had not yet finished our session, remember?
PLease provide as much info as you can about your network setup and settings: router, modem, client configs, servers. Helping online does require some information gathering/sharing, preferably you need a house visit.
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a simple VOIP client should plug in and work fine.. that is a pretty vanilla app. Even when I put the ATA in DMZ it cannot re-establish....utter rubbish....
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a simple VOIP client should plug in and work fine.. that is a pretty vanilla app. Even when I put the ATA in DMZ it cannot re-establish....utter rubbish....
+1
I've pared my network down to the lowest common denominator by eliminating every potential component along the way (including using different switches, cables even ISPs), and even in the simplest environment the fault always comes back the same: my POS D-Link.
Gents, let's not kid ourselves or get big heads about being knowledgeable on how to set up a non-commercial end-user router or a LAN. It really isn't rocket science when it comes down to it. If you haven't seen any of these issues don't assume that they don't exist--be happy that your unit isn't inflicted.
So rather than being aggravating to those who DO have these issues, how about keeping your snide remarks and inflammatory B.S. to your own little peanut gallery, rather than using other's misfortune to inflate your petty ego and post count to level 10? Thanks.
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Being an IT guy the one thing the intregues me is why my device does not have the issues displayed in the forum and yours seems to have. From that perspective, circumstances outside the router (but perhaps related to) may come into mind. ???
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Ok. I've got a question along the very same lines as have been mentioned by others.
In the way of problem diagnosis then, presuming the workstations/client computers are not grossly misconfigured (while it's a possibility, I've had literally years of continuous operation for some of these machines with the only change being the addition of a Dlink-655).
Here's my question. I've got a couple of machines collecting data from various websites and while there is some negligible outbound traffic the lions share is inbound data requests. During the last couple of days I've noticed a gradual slowdown(over several minutes) , following a continuous bell curve (seen via NTOP) traffic volume) , and noticed that my router must be rebooted after the traffic attenuates to near 0.
As I'm usually not home to do this, my data collection does not work. My question is this. Does or has anyone experienced similar behavior and if so what was your solution or adjustments.
I've done a few things already, but have noticed the following
Outbound traffic to 174.78.110.160, a Cox Cable connection?
Disabled advanced DNS services
Wireless (disabled manually)
Time - which appears to be a problems (especially DST and NTP time settings) - disabled
QOS Engine - disabled
Traffic Shaping - disabled
So any/all input would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Mark T.
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174.78.110.160 is the SecureSpot auth. server => Disable Securspot.
If below firmware 1.34 you might experience an odd issue that the server is still being contacted => upgrade to 1.34
But your real issue: the performance.
How many requests are measured inbound??
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Being an IT guy the one thing the intregues me is why my device does not have the issues displayed in the forum and yours seems to have. From that perspective, circumstances outside the router (but perhaps related to) may come into mind. ???
I don't know how you can come to that conclusion when I have has this set up for quite a while and the only thing I have changed is the router... I have had 2 other routers that worked fine in this aspect...except for the dlink. Clearly something in the way they reestablish connection in their DHCP is flaky and non standard.
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I don't know how you can come to that conclusion when I have has this set up for quite a while and the only thing I have changed is the router... I have had 2 other routers that worked fine in this aspect...except for the dlink. Clearly something in the way they reestablish connection in their DHCP is flaky and non standard.
Routers are not a spare part that will replace any other without a problem. Only some routers are different from the rest, since 90% of all the brands use the same reference design models, only using other/cheaper parts and a different box with label.
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Routers are not a spare part that will replace any other without a problem. Only some routers are different from the rest, since 90% of all the brands use the same reference design models, only using other/cheaper parts and a different box with label.
Well of course you state the obvious. But why are DLINKs spare parts so buggy? It is really a lack of testing. What is even more annoying is I am completely unable to replicate the problem. When I manually cycle the connection, the VOIP reconnects just fine. Sometimes it will reconnect fine on it's own....sometimes not..... when something is inconsistant like this I think we can conclusively say it is a BUG!!!
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Well of course you state the obvious. But why are DLINKs spare parts so buggy? It is really a lack of testing. What is even more annoying is I am completely unable to replicate the problem. When I manually cycle the connection, the VOIP reconnects just fine. Sometimes it will reconnect fine on it's own....sometimes not..... when something is inconsistant like this I think we can conclusively say it is a BUG!!!
Other routers also experience issues that cannot be replicated. Just have a look on other user boards. Your local VOIP config may be working, that does not mean you got a good setup.