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[dbill]

I have an older rev a DIR-655 that has served me well. Today I finally upgraded my ISP to cable (from a slower DLS connection) to get reasonable speed/price

All is working very well but unlike my old DSL modem the internet status light on the DIR-655 blinks very rapidly all the time instead of when traffic is passed.

The new modem is a Motorola SB6141

I am running the latest firmware 1.35NA I went through a complete re-setup to see if that would calm the light but no help there. (the settings arrived at were basically the same for the old Sprint modem)

Is there something I am missing or is it time to retire the old DIR-655 for something more current

Thanks for any insight into this minor issue -- Bill

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.
What region are you located?
Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?
Has a Factory Reset been performed?

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.

Some things to try: - Log into the routers web page at 192.168.0.1. Use IE, Opera or FF to manage the router.
Turn off ALL QoS or Disable Traffic Shaping (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual or under Setup/PARENTAL CONTROL/Set to>None: Static IP or Obtain Automatically From ISP.
Enable Use Unicasting (compatibility for some ISP DHCP Servers) under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking. Link>Finding Faster DNS Addresses using Name Bench
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking. This ensures each devices gets its own IP address when turned on and connected, eliminates IP address conflicts and helps in troubleshooting.
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
If IPv6 is an option on the router, select Local Connection Only or Disable IPv6 options under Setup/IPv6.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking. Disable uPnP for testing Port Forwarding rules. Enable IPv6 Multi-cast Streaming for routers that have a Media Server option. Disable IPv6 Multi-cast Streaming if IPv6 or Media Server is not being used.
Turn off WISH, and WPS under Advanced.
WAN Port Speed set to Auto or specific speed? Some newer ISP modems support 1000Mb so manually setting to Gb speeds can be supported by the router. Advanced/Advanced Networking/WAN Port Speed
Set current Time Zone, Date and Time. Use an NTP Server feature. Tools/Time.

Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Link> Cat6 is recommended.

[dbill]

Thanks for the speedy reply, went through the things on your list I had not done, only the firewall setup was something I had not tried.

I have had this unit for a while and it is the older Rev A hardware so there is no IVP6 and I wonder if that is cause?

Seems to work with no issues just the weird light I am not used too -- Bill

[FurryNutz]

Interaction of WAN globe led maybe different when connected on DSL modem vs a Cable Modem...Rev A routers do not have IPv6 support.

[dbill]

Thank you for your reply once again and yes it seems I need to get used to the new binky 

The SB6141 connection light also blinks so it may just be the combo of the two unit's.

Thanks' for your help -- Bill

[FurryNutz]

Yep, that blinks too. Enjoy.