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[sm00thpapa]

Just curious if anyone else has had this issue. I have tested each antenna separately. With each antenna attached one at a time the left and right antenna is giving me -20 signal. The center is only giving me -65 signal. Is this a problem with the router or normal? I noticed that the center pin is pushed in more then the left and right. Don't know if that is the cause. 

[FurryNutz]

I can check mine when I get home...if the center pin isn't protruding like the others, could be a defect in that connection.  I know the antennae are all the same.

[FurryNutz]

I checked my center pins on my 655, they are all protruding out equally. Looks about a little less than a 1/8th of an inch maybe from the base of the white plastic. I would presume that your has been pushed in by accident or was a defect out of the box maybe. Not sure if it can be fixed unless you open up  the router, unsolder that connector and put in a new one. 

[sm00thpapa]

I also noticed that the center mount has a nut on the end of it. The center pin is maybe just 1/8 of an inch of less shorter. Don't know if that really makes a difference. I bought it in March so it should still be under warranty. 

[FurryNutz]

Are the nuts loose, you can finger tighten them or use needle nose pliers and tighten them. If this doesn't work or seem to fix it, I would call up D-Link and get it to RMA. Those pins should be protruding equally to make good contact with the antenna connector.

[FurryNutz]

Keep us posted.

[sm00thpapa]

I wonder if anyone else has tried this test? I know everyone puts all 3 on then turns the router on. Maybe I'm not the only one with this issue. I did email for an RMA and waiting for a reply. This is really annoying as I really like this router.

[FurryNutz]

For quicker response I would recommend that you contact DLink support via phone. The few times I've sent email, I was always told to phone in.  

Ask for level 2 or higher support.

[sm00thpapa]

Got the email back and they said to call. May call tomorrow or just ignore the problem since the other 2 antennas put out great signal.

[FurryNutz]

 

[FurryNutz]

Id get the center connection fixed if it were mine.

[sm00thpapa]

Yes I am calling ASAP.

[sm00thpapa]

Just called D-Link and received the RMA a few minutes ago. They said they will either attempt to fix it or send out a replacement unit. If they send out a replacement unit I really hope it is a brand new sealed one Version B1 and not an older model. Kind of nervous as I love my 655. I will keep you posted on the results. 

[FurryNutz]

I would take a pic of the label under your current router for reference. You should get the same Rev as your current router. Not sure if they still hand out any Rev As and presume it should be a Rev B. Keep us posted.

[sm00thpapa]

Thanks, good info Furry. I'm sending it back in pristine condition and just hope I get one back in the same condition.