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?
To confirm that you have a DIR-824L or 826L?
Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations- What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
- What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
- Check ISP MTU requirements, Cable is usually 1500, DSL is around 1492 down to 1472. Call the ISP and ask. Link>Checking MTU Values
- For DSL/PPPoE connections on the router, ensure that "Always ON" option is enabled.
Web Browser ConfigurationsWhat 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
Does using port 8080 or enabling HTTPS on port 8090 work? I use HTTPS and 8090 here.