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Title: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 11, 2013, 10:03:31 PM

Just wondering has anyone tried out fw 1.14 on the dlink support page released on 6/18/2013. I have never upgraded my router but am wondering if any improvements or problems with newest firmware.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 07:08:13 AM

I see that v1.14 only corrects a problem with Samsung Galaxy S4 phones that was a problem across some of the DIR series routers. If you don't have this phone then I recommend keeping what is loaded currently on the router.

1.14   
Revision Info
Improved compatibility issue with Samsung Galaxy S4
   6/18/2013   Download

1.13NA   
Revision Info
 Fixed: Correct HNAP issue.
 Fixed: DNS relay issue ( WAN Slowdown )
 Added: Advanced DNS descriptions

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 12, 2013, 07:42:07 AM

The reason I'm starting to look at this fw upgrading is that my 5ghz channel is just alittle too weak. I was thinking maybe i should try updating. Do you have any advise on what I could do to make it better

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 07:58:59 AM

FW will not fix that.
Has a Factory Reset been performed?
What is the distance between the client HW and the router?

Wireless Configurations
Links>Wireless Installation Considerations (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48327.0) and Managing Signal Congestion (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53228.0)

• Ensure the default (dlink) SSID name is changed. Can be anything and not something thats already in use by any neighboring WiFi routers. Under Setup/Wireless/Manual.
• What wireless modes are you using?
• 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz routers: Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N on 2.4Ghz and single mode N on 5Ghz?
• Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
• Try setting a manual Channel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_channel) to a open or unused channel. 1, 6 or 11. 11 for single mode N if the channel is clear. Adjust channels for the 5Ghz radio.
• What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard), so you might want to try TPIK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporal_Key_Integrity_Protocol) only or Auto TPIK and AES.
• What wireless devices do you have connected?
• Any cordless house phones?
• Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use InSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net/) to find out. How many?
• If you have any of these options, Try turning OFF or ON Short GI (http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-features/30969-what-do-80211ns-optional-features-mean-for-you), WLAN Partition, HT 20/40 Co-exhistance and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Recommended settings are default. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.
• Enable WMM Enable (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=50738.0) Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.
• Try setting Medium or Low power output settings and test again Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

3rd Party Security Software Configurations

• Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
• Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 12, 2013, 08:19:09 AM

I have pretty much done most of the things you have mentioned. What I was hoping was maybe they boosted the signal up alittle more in the fw update.... Wish I had a rev.B so I could try out that ww-drt fw I been seeing people talk about online but I got rev.A1 thats not supported.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 08:28:52 AM

What is the distance between the client HW and the router?

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 12, 2013, 08:44:22 AM

Its one room away. I have a ps3 i use the 2.4ghz g which works fine but for everything else i connect the 5ghz channel just doesn't reach very far.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 09:05:26 AM

Single mode N WPA2/AES only on channel 36?
Happens with different devices as well?

Possible that the power on the radio's are not as high maybe as they could be. Rev A is a Draft N router I think.  :-\

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 12, 2013, 09:40:13 AM

Would you happen to know a router that can send simultaneous 2.4 & 5ghz that has a stronger output range. I've been looking at the Asus rt-ac66u cause thats what people are saying is the best new router.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 10:21:55 AM

Been enjoying the DIR-826L which is similar to the 825 and I consider a good follow on to the 825. Just has Cloud services and has wonderful range on it. I was highly impressed by it when I first got it. All the newer L series routers have new amps and higher signals.

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: BiggB20042001 on August 12, 2013, 10:30:51 AM

I will check in to them. Thanks for all the advise

Title: Re: DIR 825 rev.A1 fw1.14
Post by: FurryNutz on August 12, 2013, 10:49:01 AM

Keep us posted on what you decide to go with.

Good Luck.