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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DGL-4500 => Topic started by: aerylexa on August 08, 2009, 04:46:06 PM
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Just wanted to know if it's a hardware problem. What I mean is during the manufacturing of the router did they use different components to cut costs. The reason i ask is I used all the beta firmwares and have not had any problems.
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Would you like to trade your working DGL-4500 for one of the two horrible ones I sent back? :P
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No thank you! After reading all the complaints on these forums I guess I'm lucky to have a working unit.
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Yes you are fortunate to have a functioning router. My a1 went to hell when I flashed it to 1.2x. Now d-link did send me an a2 that came with 1.12 however I did flash it to 1.16b. I refuse to go any further than that lest I repeat my previous problem.
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Hey Puff - How do I get on that program? My only means of media consumption h ere @ home is through the net, and ostensibly, that router. We use PlayOn from my Windows Home Server to catch up on TV via the Xbox 360's in the house...
With my GF being tech adverse, I can't keep getting calls at work about the 'internet is down again' every other day...
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Well the only reason I got a new router was because of Lycan and I was the past person to make the cut for a replacement unit. Otherwise you have to call d-link up on the phone and talk to them or you can use the steps outlined at dslreports forum which do work. If I were buying a new router today I believe that I'd be spending money for a higher grade unit that can operate 24/7 without issue instead of another consumer grade router.
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I was finally able to solve all the problems I was having with my 45 day old DGL-4500. I sent it back to the seller and got a full refund. One of the reason I bought it was because of the shareport and dual band capability. I was never able to get the shareport working properly and I had a lot of wireless connection problems.
I won't miss talking for hours to a tech in India.
I won't consider or recommend D-Link for any future network needs.
I will buy a wireless printer with part of my refund.
Goodbye D-Link and thanks for waisting my time. >:(
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Would you like to trade your working DGL-4500 for one of the two horrible ones I sent back? :P
Any luck on your BBB efforts?
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The only update I have with that is, they are waiting for a response from D-Link. I did get a call from one of the higher up people today though after trying to get some answers on the phone through 4 calls of being hung up on. Apparently though... The guy that did call me back said he was going to find an A2, do some testing with it, and if all goes well. He stated he'd ship it out to me. He seemed a bit in a rush to do so though since I'm really unhappy with my whole experience. Since I'm out of town for the next couple of days, I told him it's no problem if he does some testing on it for a few days before it gets considered for shipping out. I really hope this guy is sincere in helping me get a working product instead of just wasting my time and money on more crap.
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I used all the beta firmwares and have not had any problems.
I don't think checking emails and visiting 5 sites a day is considered as "using" the router...and that is about how much the router CAN handle without problems, otherwise you would have noticed something...
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I have really tested this router. I have hooked to it a PS3, Xbox 360,Wii, 4 nintendo ds's,a DSi,a PSP, 1 desktop computer,and 2 laptops,oh and VoIP phone service. the two laptops are always downloading and uploading content to the web. I never experienced slowdowns or lockups. And this router has never rebooted on it's own.
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I have really tested this router. I have hooked to it a PS3, Xbox 360,Wii, 4 nintendo ds's,a DSi,a PSP, 1 desktop computer,and 2 laptops,oh and VoIP phone service. the two laptops are always downloading and uploading content to the web. I never experienced slowdowns or lockups. And this router has never rebooted on it's own.
Let me guess, shareport also works for you too?
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Yep! I have an hp printer hooked up to it. Every time I click print it does with no problem.
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Is your VPN tunnelling working as well?
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Don't know how can i tell? ???
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It's noted that it doesn't work in the 1.20 and 1.21 so I'll save you the hassle of trying to set one up and me trying to explain it. Most users won't have a use for that feature but unfortunately, it's one I do rely on to work from home sometimes..
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I dont believe this for a second my A1 with 1.21na on my ps3 is horrible. Its hard wired. It lags so bad and kicks the modem offline. Its not even hooked up anymore. Not even voice chat would work. This is the last time I will ever use dlink.
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This is no joke! I really don't have these problems. After reading these forums I think it could be a hardware problem. Because if it was firmware wouldn't everyone have this problem? I would be more then happy to test vpn to see if it works. I'll find a way to test it then let you know. My purpose of this thread is to help any way I can.
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Didn't check my hardware version, version 1.20 was bad had to reboot every 2 days as it would full lockup. Version 1.21 and moved it to receive less heat from other components and I have been solid for about a week now.
VPN's work great, they weren't working when I still had my actiontec modem in routable mode however once I bridged the modem it worked great (as there was no longer double NAT issues).
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Well I singed up with ItsHidden.com for a free vpn service and it works. I was on the web watching vids on youtube and downloading from bit torrent. It was a little slow because they don't offer port forwarding and it in the netherlands but it works.
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That's good to hear. I'm supposed to get a tested replacement that is supposed to be working perfectly today.
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Good luck! Hope it works.
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My luck isn't that great unfortunately. I still have issues when only trying to connect with N. I literally delete every wireless NIC driver on my system and let Windows install one. I am now connected on N but it's slow and I still am suffering from some serious packet loss on my laptop and Wii. This A2 has also restarted randomly twice for no reason at all. I'm almost dreading even attempting some Gears 2 online as a way to test it since you get penalized for quitting multiplayer matches (and I don't quit matches).
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I'm --> <-- this close to switching back to a Linksys router. No, in fact, I will switch back once I've purchased some other necessary hardware for my business. I bought the DGL-4500 in March '09, and it worked fine for a few months. Suddenly, one day everything lost its internet connection.
After resetting the DGL-4500, most everything is up (only one XP box can't detect the wireless network for some reason), BUT -- every time the cable modem has to be rebooted, I have to go through hell to get some machines and a range extender to detect the wireless network again.
Then, I go and upgrade the firmware to 1.21NA and made life even more difficult.
I had at least 6 years of stable service with the Linksys, and I go and switch to this P.O.S. D-Link "gaming" router. Worst decision I ever made.