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Title: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on February 29, 2012, 02:20:11 PM
Firmware   2.07NA   2/29/2012
Revision Info:   ¤ Fixed: IPv6 status not display DNS address.
 ¤ Fixed: Multi save bug.
 ¤ Fixed: IPv6 Autodetect mode bug.

DIR-655 Rev B (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dir-655-xtreme-n-gigabit-router)

Please follow the FW update sticky process to apply this:
FW Update Process (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42457.0)

Note: IF your not using IPv6 currently, then there's probably no need to update.

***Recommend not using this version. Seems to break Shareport and a few other options and contains some bugs. Use your current version or the most stable recent version is 2.03NA

UPDATE: 8/6/2012
[07/2012] An early version of v2.07 broke SharePort, .bin file dated 1/2012 when it first released. If you were an early adopter of this upgrade, please re-download and apply this most recent version of v2.07 as it's a more later version .bin file dated 3/2010 and now fixes SharePort. This version is safe to use.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: nicknml on March 01, 2012, 02:22:57 PM
Also, WPS pin method is now disabled by default.

The only issue that I have noticed with the updated firmware is that the log is spammed with
"reading /etc/resolv.conf " entries every 2 seconds.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 04, 2012, 10:51:57 AM
I tried the latest firmware version.  My SharePort stopped working; therefore, I went back to firmware version 2.00NA.  If SharePort had worked, I would have been o' so pleased.  SharePort just won't work on my DIR-655 with the latest Firmware. 

Also, someone please explain to me what "Enable PPPoE pass through" means..?  I do use the router's PPPoE connected to my ActionTec DSL bridge.  I just don't know why I need the PPPoE passed through since I think that the router is handling it all.  I had noticed that "Enable PPPoE pass through" option has been removed from the latest firmware version.  Someone please explain what is meant by enable PPPoE pass through..?

Regards,

Mark.

Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: diobando on March 05, 2012, 10:44:35 AM
I also tried the latest firmware and shareport stopped working. The USB light in the router does not turn on.  I went back to 2.00 and it works again
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 05, 2012, 10:52:06 AM
How did you apply the FW update? Review the FW update Sticky in this forum.
Did you have the USB device disconnected from the router while performing the update?
Did you power cycle the router, PC and USB device after the FW update?
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 05, 2012, 11:09:02 AM

I thought that I had tried everything when once the new firmware was installed.

I reinstalled the 2.00NA version and it all worked again.

Perhaps, I had done something wrong.. I don't know.

Mark.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 05, 2012, 11:34:31 AM
I'll give this a try on mine soon. I have v2.03 loaded on mine and the last time i had it hooked up, it was working.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 05, 2012, 05:14:07 PM
I've been able to reproduce this on my Rev B router. V2.03 works, v2.07 does not. I'll contact DLink.

I'll advice people not to update to v2.07 until this gets addressed.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 05, 2012, 05:52:16 PM

Thank you for contacting D-Link about the problem.

I really like the DIR-655 router because of its quality RF deck (wireless) and its firmware.

Mark.


Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 05, 2012, 07:15:29 PM
Ya, it's a solid router. Keep with what you have or don't go past v2.03. I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 06, 2012, 10:07:39 AM

I just hope they always subject the latest firmware revisions to an overall quality test.

Last night I started to think that maybe a thorough firmware revision is in order since they'll probably want to keep this quality single-band router model in their product line up.  In other words, I believe in this product. 

Regards from Mark.


Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 06, 2012, 12:00:23 PM
FW effects other items so in this case, Shareport is effected and it also might need to be reviewed.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 06, 2012, 07:46:22 PM

Yes, the firware needs to be reviewed (and corrected) very carefully before other persons start to question the overall integrity of the product.  The fact is that Shareport doesn't work with 2.07 and that shouldn't have happened. 

I once worked as one of the programmers inside of a firmware engineering lab. 

Mark.

Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 06, 2012, 09:14:05 PM
Me too.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: BengtB on March 07, 2012, 05:41:41 PM
Hello!

I'm just wondering why the US versions and the EU versions are not syncing?
(I have read the release notes for 2.07b05US and 2.06b02EU.)

Why are there diff between the two?

Why is not the firmware updated on all D-Links Web and Ftp sites?
Only Germany has the latest EU one.

To me it's a sign of bad structure. If they don't have structure on the files for customers, how is the sourcecode for the firmware then?

For me 2.06b02 seems better. Have not had to restart it yet for three days.
It has only taken 1 1/2 year to fix that.
But I have not tried any speedtests.

Sorry for whining, but I have expected a little bit faster development of the FW.

/Bengt
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 08, 2012, 07:14:47 AM
Probably due to the fact that NA and EU and WW have different people and projects managing them and there are differences between them all and testing the code, so there is probably going to be differences in release times and schedule. Many things factor in to releasing code. It realistically can't be all done at once. Maybe in a perfect universe.  ::)
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: BengtB on March 08, 2012, 03:55:46 PM
In my universe when you make a hardware product you have different teams:
Hardware
Software onboard (firmware)
Software on computer
Sales
Support

To have different teams that does the same thing, but in different ways sounds totaly wrong in every aspect (except for sales, that want to segment the market in different ways).

The DIR-655 B1 has not been working properly since it release 1 1/2 year ago.

If the business I'm working in would have behaved in the same way, our products would be dead.
Because our customers have more relation to each other, and if something is not working as expected the rumor is around.

But D-Link is in another situation. Maybe 80% of their customers haven't done any research about the product before they buy it.
I owned a DI-624+ that lasted for seven years I think. And it worked from day one. Thats pretty good for a consumer product.
Thats why I bought another product from D-Link.

It does not feel so nice to be a testpilot for over a year (so far).

/Bengt
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 08, 2012, 04:04:54 PM
Well, since we are in the D-Link universe then I guess we have to deal with there ways and there business practices. Were all beta testers in some form. We can only help each other out as best we can and gain a good experience as much as possible.

My B1 has been working great for me.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 08, 2012, 08:22:28 PM

Any response from the D-Link firmware guys and gals?



Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 09, 2012, 07:58:28 AM
They are aware of it.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on March 09, 2012, 07:13:42 PM

Do any of the latest firmware releases (after 2.00NA) have changes in the PPPoE IPv4 performance?  I don't know if that protocol changes or if it's set in stone.  I use PPPoE and DSL Bridge.  Performance sometimes stinks but then that's DSL in a lot ways since it's not cable.  I'm just thinking that perhaps I should give 2.03NA a whirl.     
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: TomatoKetchup on March 19, 2012, 04:21:36 PM
After switching back and forth between 2.03 and 2.07 I noticed Dynamic Fragmentation (QoS) is on by default in 2.07.  I've also noticed there are some spelling errors present in both firmwares.  

(http://i.imgur.com/mOTRO.png)



(http://i.imgur.com/UaaJH.png)

I've also noticed the log is a bit different in 2.07.  It seems to show less than it previously did even though I have all the check boxes checked.  My main reason for posting though is this, I get this constantly from my macbook when using 2.07.  Doesn't happen when I use 2.03, at least it's not showing in the logs.  Same settings.

Mar 19 16:13:26     info     [  852.390000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3
Mar 19 16:13:26     info     [  852.390000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3
Mar 19 16:13:10     info     [  836.410000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3

EDIT: Also 2.07 allows you to save your changes without rebooting.   Which is a huge plus if you're changing a lot of settings.  
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: nicknml on March 20, 2012, 06:04:55 PM
After switching back and forth between 2.03 and 2.07 I noticed Dynamic Fragmentation (QoS) is on by default in 2.07.  I've also noticed there are some spelling errors present in both firmwares.  

(http://i.imgur.com/mOTRO.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/UaaJH.png)

I've also noticed the log is a bit different in 2.07.  It seems to show less than it previously did even though I have all the check boxes checked.  My main reason for posting though is this, I get this constantly from my macbook when using 2.07.  Doesn't happen when I use 2.03, at least it's not showing in the logs.  Same settings.

Mar 19 16:13:26     info     [  852.390000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3
Mar 19 16:13:26     info     [  852.390000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3
Mar 19 16:13:10     info     [  836.410000] '[DROPPED-PACKET]:'IN= OUT=br0 SRC=192.168.0.1 DST=192.168.0.100 PROTO=ICMP TYPE=3 CODE=3

EDIT: Also 2.07 allows you to save your changes without rebooting.   Which is a huge plus if you're changing a lot of settings.  

Why is there IPv4 routes in your IPv6 routing table?  I have the same firmware loaded 2.07NA, and that isn't happening to me.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on March 20, 2012, 06:08:01 PM
Possibly those are separate screen captures?
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: TomatoKetchup on March 20, 2012, 06:50:36 PM
Possibly those are separate screen captures?

This is correct, sorry, I should have separated them better.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: nicknml on March 24, 2012, 05:41:48 AM
This is correct, sorry, I should have separated them better.

Gotcha.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on April 01, 2012, 06:57:58 PM

I'm anxious for a stable fireware release (tried, true, and tested firmware) for my DIR-655.

I'm using 2.00NA.  I thought of trying the DIR-825 but at present I don't need for it in any way.  I'd like to always continue the use of my existing DIR-655.  It's an outstanding single-band router with a lot of potential provided its onboard resources can continue to handle the load of any updated firmware without bogging down the performance of the router.  The DIR-655's signal is strong and reliable.  The 5GHz band is intriguing but not practical for me because of what the signal has to traverse through between the router and my computer.  The DIR-655 is ideal, in other words; therefore, I'll continue to use it and I will be o' so pleased if it continues to be supported by D-Link. 

Mark KF8RV.


 
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on April 01, 2012, 09:22:33 PM
V2.03 is a good and stable version. If your not using IPv6 then v2.00 is good aswell.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on April 02, 2012, 07:55:19 AM

For the time being, I'll stick with 2.00NA.

I'm not sure whether Charter supports IPv6.  I'm not even sure if my Motorola SB6121 supports it.  I don't know what to think of IPv6 at this time.

Mark.

Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today
Post by: FurryNutz on April 02, 2012, 08:12:01 AM
All SB 6 Series modems support IPv6.
If your ISP doesn't support IPv6 in your area then theres nothing to worry about. Enjoy what you have man.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - SHAREPORT DEAD
Post by: lindros2 on April 07, 2012, 07:08:06 AM
I thought I was losing my mind - thank you for posting.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on April 16, 2012, 10:52:46 AM
For anyone interested in trying new beta:
v2.08NAB01 Beta (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48026.0)
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on April 17, 2012, 07:09:54 AM

I'll be interested in that release when it becomes non-beta, i.e., it becomes official. 

I'll stick with 2.00NA until I know for sure that version 2.08 is tried, true, tested, bug-free, and perfect in every way. 

I demand perfection for my trusty DIR-655 router.

Mark KF8RV.

Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 07:22:17 AM
I'm sure others will give it a go and report back.  ;)
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: Mark_KF8RV on April 17, 2012, 03:45:22 PM

I want the version to be rock solid having quality firmware that can be shipped with the product.   

The trusty DIR-655 requires the quality best firmware available without any exception.

Fireware bugs aren't acceptable.

I like D-Link and I don't want to switch to Linksys.

I hope that version 2.08 is good stuff.

Regards from Mark KF8RV.



Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 05:48:31 PM
We get it.  ::)
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: sm00thpapa on April 17, 2012, 06:25:58 PM
Furrynutz is there a release date for the 2.08NA? Sorry if this has been asked before. I just got back on this forum today after a 2 month layoff. I reverted back to 2.03NA as 2.07NA also gave me trouble with the shareport. My only gripe about this router is it seems slow wireless and wired. And the range is not what I expected from an N router. Plus it wont stay in 40GHZ mode and give me the 300Mbps speed. Just for today I went back to my tried and tested and proven WRT54G which has a significantly better wireless range and is actually faster wired go figure.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on April 17, 2012, 07:49:46 PM
I have no such knowledge or privey to any information on release dates. I'm currently testing v2.08 Beta now on my Rev B1. I've verified that Shareport is fixed with this version.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: sm00thpapa on April 19, 2012, 12:45:35 AM
Thanks for the reply Furry. I think I'll stick with 2.03NA until 2.08NA becomes official.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: sm00thpapa on April 21, 2012, 05:37:21 PM
Anyone know if the upcoming firmware gonna have a Channel Width 40 MHz only instead of the Auto 20/40 MHz?
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA Posted Today - DON'T USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on April 21, 2012, 05:50:42 PM
Stay away from the Beta 2.08, causing some odd behavior.
Auto 20/40 is the standard for DLink routers.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!
Post by: FurryNutz on July 25, 2012, 08:11:45 AM
I see for the DIR-655 Rev B that v2.07 has a date of 7/12/12 on the FTP site. I distinctly remember getting this version and testing it months ago. Release date on the web site the date is 2/29/12. I checked my file server and I got it back in March and the actual .bin file date is 1/14/12.  The one I see from 7/12 the .bin file is dated 3/5/12.

I wonder if they fixed SP and just over wrote the older .bin file dated 1/14/12.

1. Can someone interested in testing, download the v2.07 from the web and check to see if the Modified date on the .bin file reads 3/5/12 to verify? I just verified it and the date is 3/5/12 on the .bin file.

2. Load it and see if it works? Does it fix Shareport and does the router work normally? All network LEDs should not be constantly blinking either like we saw in beta v2.08.
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48026.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48026.0)

3. Does the IPv6 Route window still have the typographical errors?

I'll try this when I get home from work today. Let us know what you see.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED!
Post by: FurryNutz on July 25, 2012, 10:48:26 PM
So I loaded v2.07 dated 3/5/12 and it seems pretty good. Shareport is working with my printer and I played for about 3 hours on XBL with 2.4Ghz 300Mb connection. Had a good time. Will work it some more.
There is still a misspelling under IPv6 Routing.  ::)

I feel this is going to be a good version for those interested in using it.

Again, if your Rev B router is working well with whats currently loaded, then probably no need to upgrade.

Let us know what you experience with it.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: nicknml on July 27, 2012, 11:18:05 AM
I'll have to load it and check to see if they fixed the ARP request issue.

UPDATE: The problem still exists.

I'm also still getting "/rootDesc.xml not found, responding ERROR 404 " in the log
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on July 28, 2012, 10:18:59 AM
Do you see this after a factory reset  with only one PC and the syslog server going? I did notice that there was still activity on the LEDS however it seemed to settle out and go back to normal activity after a short period of time. I presume it might be due to all the devices I have connected and some were not powered off after I updated and just all the networking getting settled in and configured by the router. I didn't get a chance to check the sys log for any message.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: nicknml on July 28, 2012, 12:25:08 PM
I just ran tcpdump again and am still getting the ARP issue at times even after everything has settled down.  I haven't reset it to factory defaults yet.  It's normal to have broadcast traffic at times, but the router sending ARP requests out to every IP address in the defined DHCP range is odd.  Did dlink ever follow up about the issue saying whether it was intentional, a bug?

EDIT: If you want to see it for yourself (and have a linux box handy) you can run "tcpdump -i eth0 -n arp"

There is also a windows version of tcpdump that you can download (haven't tried it though)
 
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: TwiggLe on August 08, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
I've redownloaded and updated the firmware again and it's still showing the 1/2012 date now the newer one the original post has been updated to show?
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on August 08, 2012, 06:09:51 AM
GENERAL
Time :     August 8, 2012 8:09:21 AM MDT
Firmware Version :     2.07NA , 14, Jan, 2012
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: sm00thpapa on November 10, 2012, 11:55:10 PM
Just down loaded it again and it was dated 14 Jan 2012. Shareport still broke.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on November 11, 2012, 07:52:30 AM
It will show a jan date. What is the dates listed on the .bin file. What version of SP are you using?
Was a factory reset performed after the up date? Disconnect the usb drive during the update and factory reset.

I use SP v4 and it works
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: sm00thpapa on November 12, 2012, 12:57:19 AM
I tried it again and it works. Thanks FN....
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on November 12, 2012, 07:20:22 AM
Enjoy. Be advised there is v4 for PC and Mac on the DIR-835 site.

I tried it again and it works. Thanks FN....
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: sm00thpapa on November 12, 2012, 12:38:23 PM
Yeah I saw it and used it. It works flawless. Thank you.
Title: Re: FW v2.07NA - DO NOT USE!!!>FIXED
Post by: FurryNutz on November 12, 2012, 12:41:38 PM
Enjoy.  ;)