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[mattlwil]

Does anyone else have to reset the router every once in awhile in order to get it to connect to the router? I have firmware 1.22NA and everything is setup verbatim to the sticky except a couple of the wireless settings.

I have 2 Xboxes, one wired, one wireless. The wired xbox is the one I have to reset the router for. The wired xbox is the only one with QoS setup for it via Gaming/Gamerfuel. I can leave the xbox on for a month straight no problems but when I start turning it on/off when I'm not using it every once in awhile it won't connect and I have to reset the router for it to reconnect. There are logs of the xbox trying to connect to the router under log details but I don't remember what exactly they say. But if I remember correctly it looked like the router was blocking all sessions from the xbox.

Thanks

[LookIntoMyEyees]

There is a new firmware upgrade. 1.23 N/A ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/firmware/dgl4500_FW_123NA.zip But before you upgrade please troubleshoot the router. Simply follow FurryNutz he will guide you through. Only upgrade as your last resort!

[FurryNutz]

I would keep 1.22NA for now, there is something in the configuration of the router that seems to be causing a hang. What are the wireless settings? How do they differ from whats in the sticky? I have a buddy using those Gamefuel rules and he's got 3 xboxes, 2 wired, 1 wireless and it works flawless on v1.22. Don't use the gaming section for the xboxes, only the gamefuel. What ISP service do you use, DSL or cable?

[mattlwil]

I am using the gaming section for port forwarding. You saying to turn that rule off?

Its just a minor nuisance, I have to reset it about every 1-3 weeks time. Usually I just leave the Xbox on all the time.

ISP=Comcast cable

ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS

Transmit power= High

Beacon Period= 100

 RTS Threshold :  2346

Fragmentation Threshold : 2346

DTIM Interval : 1

WLAN Partition : Un-checked

WMM Enable : Checked

Short GI : Checked

Extra Wireless Protection : Checked

WISH

Enable WISH :  Checked

PRIORITY CLASSIFIERS

HTTP : Checked

Windows Media Center : Checked

Automatic : Checked

WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP

 Enable : Checked

Lock Wireless Security Settings : Un-checked

WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS

Enable Wireless : Checked Always

Wireless Network Name : dlink

802.11 Band : 2.4GHz

802.11 Mode : 802.11g only

Enable Auto Channel Scan : Checked

Wireless Channel : 2.437 GHz- CH 6

Transmission Rate : Best (Automatic)

Visibility Status : Visible

WIRELESS SECURITY MODE

none

[LookIntoMyEyees]

Straight up I noticed you do not have a wireless security mode. This is very crucial, It prevents people from connecting to the router and using your internet that you pay for. Unless you don't mind. Did I mention that this may also decrease performance? By having more people connected to the router this may also slow it down. But all things aside this ain't your problem. It is also very normal for the router to block certain things, that means the firewall is just doing its job.

[FurryNutz]

Yes, you need to use GAMEFUEL settings for your consoles and don't use Gaming. Experience has let some of us to experience things as disconnections and improper game console connections to the services. You don't need the Gaming and ports there since GAMEFUEL will process this if you use the settings in the Sticky. Also ensure the SPI Firewall is ENDPOINT Independent for both UDP and TCP. If you don't need Protected WiFi or WISH I would turn them off as well. I have mine off and been working great. I even watch Netflix on my xbox. I would also try turning off SHORT GI and see if this helps you or not. Make sure you have reserved the IP addresses and make sure that the Primary and 2ndary DNS in Basic/Internet/Manual are filled in from the WAN section of Device Info. Sometimes they don't auto fill in. Your WiFi Band and Mode should work great.

[JoeScan]

You should also Reserver IP's to both xboxes.

[mattlwil]

I have MAC address filtering on and have all devices that connect to the router on the list. I assumed that any device not listed would not be able to connect, is that true?

Firewall is endpoint independent for both.

Also DNS is manualy entered from WAN info.

Which tab is the reserved IP under? I have the wired Xbox static address ending in .150. Wireless xbox has no QoS and is dynamic ip assigned.

[LookIntoMyEyees]

I have MAC address filtering on and have all devices that connect to the router on the list. I assumed that any device not listed would not be able to connect, is that true?

 Yes you are correct. Thanks for that info. I was looking out for you in terms of security and your router but it seems you already had that covered   that is great news to me.  

Which tab is the reserved IP under? I have the wired Xbox static address ending in .150. Wireless xbox has no QoS and is dynamic ip assigned.

 Once you are at the login page, Navigate to Basic > NETWORKSETTINGS > NUMBER OF DYNAMIC DHCP CLIENTS:? Now you should be able to click Reserve and than save it on the tab above which its name is ADD DHCP RESERVATION. You should now see a list with the device that have been reserved. This list of course is named DHCP RESERVATIONS LIST. Have a great day.

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Chris

[Trikein]

Mac Address filtering doesn't do anything to block packet sniffing. All I have to do is cypher some data with your mac in it, clone my MAC to yours, then wait till your not offline. Not only can I go online with your time, I have access to any file and printer sharing you have set up and change any setting I wish (including adding my actual mac address to your list) If its your only way sure, but don't just do it that way because it's easier. Its your router though.

[mattlwil]

Alright, I turned port fowarding off and added my Mac and IP to the reserved list.

I am pretty new to wireless. I did everything I could to avoid going wireless but moving into an 1800 square ft house I had to go wireless on 1 Xbox or drill a hole through brick. The only device that uses wireless is the Xbox. Should security still be a concern with that?

Thanks

[FurryNutz]

Unless you not near any one else or out in the country, I wouldn't recommend leaving the router open on security.

[Trikein]

I agree. Its not the way I would suggest at all..and it may even be against his ISP's TOS. But its his router, soooooo. Plus security doesn't slow down connection down as much as people think. Its on a decently low level. It probably slows it down as much as SPI. And maybe even less depending on your signal quality.

[JoeScan]

It's only Brick drill that damn hole lol.

[FurryNutz]

Well, I only think the security is only when your conecting and I don't think is a constant or remains running all the time. Just for connecting.