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[placid]

I have a new DGL-4500 which has replaced a linksys wrt54gs. I got the DGL because I need the gigabit lan. I have a web server on the lan and I can get to it's port 80 for http fine. But I also have a db server on port 5432 and I can't connect to it. That server is windows 2008, and the firewall allows connections on that port. It worked with the linksys; stopped when I switched routers. The server uses a static IP address.

I used the foundstone superscan software to see if I could detect the open ports on that server, from another pc on the lan. I guess I don't know how to use it right because it does not find port 80 open on that server; finds no open ports. But IIS on the server is visible, and that's port 80.

Side question; I know there are issues with firmware on this router so I'm not updating that for now. But, in general, is this a lame router? Should I return it before the month period is over? So far it's been good...I like the browser based control panel for it, very much like what the linksys had. I didn't use the wizard when setting this router up.

[FurryNutz]

Have you tried to port forward or open up the port you need on the 4500? Not sure if it's open or closed by default. Also might check the firewall settings on the router too. Mine are set for UDP/TCP Endpoint for both.

As for this router being lame I know there are people that will say this router isn't the best. And maybe they have some right to say that. I for one along with some others I know, this router is really good and like some of the features. Ya, the FW on the main web site isn't good right now and presume DLink is working hard to fix that version. If your doing fine with what you have, Rule, If it works, don't fix it. Ask questions and do research on here.
I'm using A1 hw with v1.21 Beta 03 using Wireless N mode only and Gigbit Lan and gaming and Gamefuel enabled. Enjoying what it offers. Just as long as the FW dones't get worse. LOL. Shouldn't. Alot of times it might seem likes it's the FW thats faulty and in some cases, true. However a lot of issues seems to crop up in configuration of the 4500 and all the stuff it has. Always start with defaults and see how it goes, if you need more features enabled, start one at a time to enable them and make sure your configuring them properly. Once it's tested good for you, save off the configuration file of the router so you go back and reload it if something doesn't work.

We've all have some problems with most things. Why this forum is here, let us know what your problems are and lets see if we can resolve them. I think you'll like the router.

[placid]

Thanks for the reply. As far as forwarding ports goes, remember this in inside the lan only. I don't want to open any ports to the internet (yet). I don't think it's supposed to block ports between machines that it's assigned ip addresses to via dhcp (which it is doing fine), but...it does kind of seem like it is blocking this port. I can ping around ok; but ping is not port smart.

[FurryNutz]

Ya, thats true, Hmm. I agree, everything on the LAN side should be open and accessible. Do you have a switch on the back end of the 4500 or is everything connected to the 4500 Lan ports? I might for test, turn off firewall. I might disconnect the 4500 and connect a Lan switch and see if your getting the same thing. If everything has static IPs, you should be able to connect with out a router. Let us know what goes. What FW is loaded on this 4500 and can you look at the label under the unit and find the HW version?

[placid]

Current Firmware Version : 1.14 .
Current Firmware Date : 2008/10/16

Hardware version A2

That server is connected to a switch. Key thing is that I can ping the server; and I can get to it's IIS webserver fine. Just can't connect to the other port I need...at least that's how I am interpreting the issue. I've turned off the windows 2008 firewall completely a couple times, just to make sure it's not the issue, but that does not help

[FurryNutz]

Hmm, interesting to say the least. I wish I had another idea. Sounds like it could be something very simple too. Are there any logs reporting a Blocking status for those ports being listed on the 4500? Wondering if Special Applications or Routing could be involved.

[placid]

Special apps and routing have no entries. Not sure it's the DGL-4500; just can't figure out what else might have changed at the same time.

[FurryNutz]

Hmm, not sure either. Have you put the old router back online to check and see if you can connect to those ports? Wondering if the old router would still work. Could be something. I don't think it's the 4500 either. At least from the LAN side perspective.

[placid]

Does DLink ever check in here in the forums? If I call them will I get any response; is 'anyone home' there?

[placid]

OK - it's definately the dgl 4500 router. I removed it an put back the linksys it replaced and everything works.

I never heard of a router blocking lan ports...is that supposed to be good? Where is the place to enable the ports?

[FurryNutz]

Any chance of you using WireShark? Would be interesting to get a capture of both 4500 and ur linksys. Might help DLink if there is an issue. Ya, DLink is watching this forums. Get a hold of Lycan. He may or may not answer immediately. They are watching. If now answer, I'd call DLink if you don't get a quick repsonce. Let us know what goes. I'm sure we'd all like to know what gives with that.

[placid]

Spent about an hour with dlink support on this. First tech had not idea what kind of port I was talking about. After going around in circles for half an hour I got to talk to a lady that knew the subject matter. She agreed that it should not be blocking LAN ports. Our experiments to see if we could open them failed. I was then on hold for ten minutes when the phone went dead. I've heard nothing from them yet, I mean no one has written or called to follow up. I will guess that I won't hear from them, but will give it some time.

Probably means I'm going to order a router from linksys. Strange that they don't seem to have a handle on something this fundamental to routers.

[placid]

Oh, she was suggesting that I upgrade the firmware and when I told here there were issues with that, that's when I got the ten minute 'on hold' that ended with a dropped call. Whatever that adds up to.

[FurryNutz]

EEEKs, that's not good.  Did you call back? Sorry this is going on.

[placid]

No - I ran out of time. I may revisit tomorrow.

Thanks for your help with this.