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[Zlog]

When the router is running on a minimalistic configuration, it runs fantastic.

But the problem is if i enabled virtual server, or had more then 3 reserved IP addresses on DHCP it would crash several times a day, and even more then that if there was a lot of network traffic (bittorrenting). There were several other issues as well but they were ironed out (somewhat) in some firmware updates.

I also replaced the modem (comcast) several times, and I'd never lose connection if i direct connected to the modem.

I finally caved in after a year of round-about programming of the router when I installed the latest firmware (1.15) and started having the same problems as a bunch of other people have posted about on various forums like this thread here http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=3613.0

I would really like to get my DGL-4500 working well enough to sell to my cousin so I'm wondering if theres any support available to me. I do believe its been over a year since i bought it, but i was sitting and hoping that it would end up being a true gem once the firmware got mature (like the DGL-4300 did that was replaced by my 4500)

Anyone have a clue if dlink offers any type of extended RMA ?

I ended up with a Linksys WRT160n, and as much as I hate to admit it its really performing well. I've been a fanboy for Dlink ever since the first gaming series came out.

[Zlog]

Also I thought I'd ask, Does anyone know of any way to set this up as a wireless bridge? If that was the only thing it was doing I could probably get some more use out of it, but it would appear that this is not an option.

Bummer

[lotacus]

I don't know about your issues, though working with Comcast Tech support, I know it's a common thing to have routers crash, especially with gaming consoles hooked up to them. However that was with the manufacture discontinued gateways. I hope you have JUST a cable modem and not one of their gateways. I heard before I left, that Comcast was stepping up to Wireless N (about time I'd say). Anyways, as for your other question, about using it as a bridge, that's a no-go. From the dir-655 forum or the 855 forum, Lycan had said that all bridging capability has been removed from all home networking products.

How much are you selling the 4500 for?

[spinn]

Zlog, that is what I landed up doing with mine (wireless ap)  Just turn off dhcp and the firewall, give it a static ip (easier to manage it later) and off you go.