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[oldyellr]

I have a D-Link DIR-815 wireless router connected to a desktop computer on DSL, serving some laptops and other devices. Prior to that I was using a DIR-615, but switched under the assumption the 815 would have more range, which isn't true. I solved the range problem by relocating the router to a more central location, but I have another problem.

When I logged in to the 615 router I could see the names of all the devices on the wireless network as well as their IP addresses and MAC addresses. With the 815 router I don't see the device names and have to guess "who" is connected. Is there any way I can get the same information with the 815 as I did with the 615? The firmware version is 1.01.

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
• What ISP Modem service link speeds UP and Down do you have?

Router and Wired Configurations
Some things to try: - Log into the routers web page at 192.168.0.1. Use IE, Opera or FF to manage the router.

• Turn off ALL QoS or Disable Traffic Shaping (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options, Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
• Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual or under Setup/PARENTAL CONTROL/Set to>None: Static IP or Obtain Automatically From ISP.
• Enable Use Unicasting (compatibility for some ISP DHCP Servers) under Setup/Internet/Manual.
• Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking. Link>Finding Faster DNS Addresses using Name Bench
• Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking. This ensures each devices gets its own IP address when turned on and connected, eliminates IP address conflicts and helps in troubleshooting.
• Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.

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.

Router Placement
Forum User - "Well I feel really dumb. After moving the router away from other electronic devices my speeds are back to normal. Just a heads up for anyone experiencing slow speeds, you might want to move it away from other electronics and see if that helps."
6" minimum safe distance between devices.

Web Browser Configurations
What browser are you using?
Try Opera or FF? If IE 8 or 9, set compatibility mode and test again.
Try turning off these features in Chrome:
Top right corner, little bars for options > Settings > Settings (on left) > Show advanced settings.
Uncheck these:
Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors
Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar
Predict network actions to improve page load performance
Enable phishing and malware protection

There is more resent version of FW:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=54494.0

[oldyellr]

Okay, that's a pile of information, but I'm overwhelmed. Do I even know if a firmware upgrade will help? Okay, I just checked and my firmware is current.
All I know for sure is that with the 615 I was able to see the names of the clients connected to the wifi, but with the 815 when I go to Status/Wireless all I can see is their IP and MAC addresses. Am I missing something, or has the 815 removed access to this information?

[FurryNutz]

May have been removed...
Looking at other DIR series routers, only MAC, IP, Rate and Signal are available in the Status/Wireless section. Host name isn't available. You can find that under Setup/Networking.

You can see whats connected under Status/Device info/Connected Devices/ LAN or Wireless.

Also you have to ensure that each of your devices have the host name set up and a name used. Sometimes only UNKNOWN is listed on the router for some devices.

[oldyellr]

Looking at other DIR series routers, only MAC, IP, Rate and Signal are available in the Status/Wireless section. Host name isn't available. You can find that under Setup/Networking.

That's it! I see all the host names there. I don't know how I didn't find it before. Maybe it was easier to find on the 615.

Thanks buddy!

[FurryNutz]

Enjoy.