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[FurryNutz]

So with a few users getting there hands on this hot router, please post your experiences and let us know how it's working for you. Please try setting up the router using any wizards and using default settings accept for changing the WiFi SSID names and PW. Let us know how it works right out of the box.

If you seem to be having a specific problem, please make a new post and let us help you figure it out.

Hope everyone will enjoy. We're all looking forward to it and we thank D-Link for carrying on the great DGL line of routers.  

Furry.

[FurryNutz]

New FAQ Library for the DGL-5500 here:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=415.0

[BiggShooter]

So far the 5500 seems to work like it should!  Did some Xbox Live gaming last (BO2) night and it seemed to perform well. 

I did make the following adjustments to the router.

SETUP-INTERNET:

Entered the PRIMARY DNS SERVER / SECONDARY DNS SERVER IP addresses according to namebench (default had nothing). 

SETUP-WIRELESS SETTINGS: 

Changed WIRELESS NETWORK NAME for both 2.4GHZ Band and 5GHZ Band (default set by DLINK). 

Changed 802.11 MODE to Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g for 2.4GHZ Band (default was 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b) - I don't have any devices that use 802.11b. 

Unchecked ENABLE AUTO CHANNEL SCAN for both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ Band (default is checked).

Changed WIRELESS CHANNEL to least used channel in my neighborhood for both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ Band (default grayed out due to ENABLE WIRELESS CHANNEL SCAN being checked).

Changed VISIBILITY STATUS to Invisible for both 2.4GHZ & 5GHZ Band (default was Visible).

Changed WPA MODE to WPA2 Only for both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ band (default was AUTO - WPA or WPA2).

Changed CIPHER TYPE to AES for both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ Band (default was TKIP and AES)

SETTINGS - NETWORK SETTINGS:

Changed ROUTER IP ADDRESS (default is assigned by DLINK).

Checked ENABLE DNS RELAY (default was unchecked).

Changed DEVICE NAME (default is assigned by DLINK).

Changed DHCP IP Address Range (default assigned by DLINK).

Checked ALWAYS BROADCAST (default is unchecked).

Changed NETBIOS NODE TYPE to Mixed-Mode [Broadcast then Point-to-Point] (default is Broadcast Only).

SETTINGS - STREAMBOOST

Unchecked ENABLE AUTO BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION (default was checked).  Performed a BANDWIDTH TEST and speeds detected were consistent with my DOWNLOAD SPEED / UPLOAD SPEED (default was grayed out with DOWNLOAD SPEED 100 / UPLOAD SPEED 10).

All other settings haven't been touched.  I may revert back to factory settings and change only the SSID and SSID password.

ROUTER IS ROCK SOLID!  LOVE IT!!

[dyvurcz]

Hooked mines up today.  Love the UI.  Seems pretty solid other than the fact that it may be throttling my internet speed.  I was getting about 160 down with my 4500 on speediest.net, now getting 85-90 tops.  Upload went from 65 to about 10 so there must be some settings that I have to change to enable my normal speeds again.  Did notice open NAT on both xbox 360's hard wired so that was a good sign. 

[imike76]

As the poster said above me, it looks like this new router is throttling my Internet speeds. On my old Dlink router I was getting 30Mbps down and 10 up. Now I'm getting 8 up and 3 down on both wireless and with my laptop plugged directly into the router. When I get home from work I'll try plugging back in my old router to see if speeds go back to normal. I'd really hate to return this router because I really like the interface and Streamboost technology.
Anyone have any suggestions? 

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?
• Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
• What ISP Modem service link speeds UP and Down do you have?

What happens if you disable ENABLE AUTO BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION?

As the poster said above me, it looks like this new router is throttling my Internet speeds. On my old Dlink router I was getting 30Mbps down and 10 up. Now I'm getting 8 up and 3 down on both wireless and with my laptop plugged directly into the router. When I get home from work I'll try plugging back in my old router to see if speeds go back to normal. I'd really hate to return this router because I really like the interface and Streamboost technology.
Anyone have any suggestions?  

[Lexist2112]

As the poster said above me, it looks like this new router is throttling my Internet speeds. On my old Dlink router I was getting 30Mbps down and 10 up. Now I'm getting 8 up and 3 down on both wireless and with my laptop plugged directly into the router. When I get home from work I'll try plugging back in my old router to see if speeds go back to normal. I'd really hate to return this router because I really like the interface and Streamboost technology.
Anyone have any suggestions?  

Mine is set up this way, it seems to be working fine , tested with Speedtest.net
Go to Setup>streamboost tab>enable Streamboost bandwidth control>check enable auto bandwidth .

Save settings

Side note I opt in for the Streamboost updates

[FurryNutz]

Whats your ISP Speed UP and Down that your getting on your 5500 Lex?

Mine is set up this way, it seems to be working fine , tested with Speedtest.net
Go to Setup>streamboost tab>enable Streamboost bandwidth control>check enable auto bandwidth .

Save settings

Side note I opt in for the Streamboost updates

[dyvurcz]

I tried with and without the auto detection in streamboost tab with the same results. I have fios 150/65 package and the most current firmware was already installed out the box. I will try to teat again when I get home in a few hours.

[BiggShooter]

Just thought I would chime in on the possibility of the 5500 throttling internet speeds.  I've noticed NO 5500 speed throttling on my end.  I subscribe to 20Mbps down / 2Mbps up.  The 5500 is reporting 20.40 down / 2.34 up.  I do have ENABLE AUTO BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION checked (checked by default).  These numbers (20.40 down / 2.34 up) are different from when I last checked (last night).

In running a few speed tests on devices in my home connected to the 5500 (wired / wireless), I've noticed PING times have been better and more consistent (between 11 - 20 / wired - wireless) and my speedtest.net results have remained much the same.  This is using the 5500 default settings (except for SSID & PW change / disabling DNS relay). 

I will be changing to a different ISP on Monday since right now I can't get any faster speed with my current ISP.  My new ISP will give me 40Mbps down / 5Mbps up.  It will be intersting to do a speed test without / with the 5500 connected to my home network.  I'm planning to test both (without / with 5500).

It will be intersting to see what kind of speeds are reported without the 5500 connected (dyvurcz / imike76).

I'll be keeping a close eye on this issue.  Hopefully the 5500 isn't throttling internet speeds 

[FurryNutz]

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=55013.0

Just thought I would chime in on the possibility of the 5500 throttling internet speeds.  I've noticed NO 5500 speed throttling on my end.  I subscribe to 20Mbps down / 2Mbps up.  The 5500 is reporting 20.40 down / 2.34 up.  I do have ENABLE AUTO BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION checked (checked by default).  These numbers (20.40 down / 2.34 up) are different from when I last checked (last night).

In running a few speed tests on devices in my home connected to the 5500 (wired / wireless), I've noticed PING times have been better and more consistent (between 11 - 20 / wired - wireless) and my speedtest.net results have remained much the same.  This is using the 5500 default settings (except for SSID & PW change / disabling DNS relay). 

I will be changing to a different ISP on Monday since right now I can't get any faster speed with my current ISP.  My new ISP will give me 40Mbps down / 5Mbps up.  It will be intersting to do a speed test without / with the 5500 connected to my home network.  I'm planning to test both (without / with 5500).

It will be intersting to see what kind of speeds are reported without the 5500 connected (dyvurcz / imike76).

I'll be keeping a close eye on this issue.  Hopefully the 5500 isn't throttling internet speeds 

[dyvurcz]

I honestly can't wait to get home and test again. I'm pretty sure DNS Relay is enabled on mines so maybe if I turn that off and try again it will make a difference. I've waited far too long for this router to be disappointed with it! In any event I'll report mu finding later for sure.

[djid10t]

Just set up my router and so far I like the idea of the technology.  I have it working for my network, but I wish there was more control over the details.

The things that I noticed missing are not having the dynamic DNS feature and network routing.  It was handy for my friends who wanted to play MC to just keep remember the name to connect to my MC server.  Maybe they will add this feature later?  With the routing thing, I am a network admin and I play with Cisco routers on a separate network that I would like to have access to the internet.  The 4500 had the ability to point to different networks and 5500 does not now.  That is a bummer.

[FurryNutz]

I got a quick look at the 5500 yesterday, my impression of the router is that some of the features that other DIR and DGL series routers have, may not be seen in this router, as it seems to be set up for ease of use for the home and gamer users, and letting the new SB technology handle things behind the scenes and having less user control over some things and how this router behaves. There maybe something that SB technology is based on and may not allow for some reason or by design the additional user features and controls that most of us are used to. Dynamic DNS isn't a requirement for gaming persae however maybe thats something that may work or be included down the road or again, if SB technology may not be compatible on some level with DDNS.

The router still offers up using Manual DNS IP addresses and would recommend testing out this section and then disabling DNS Relay to see if this has any impact on operation.

Everyone needs to understand that this is a complete new technology for D-Link routers and some of the behaviors and features that we are used to may not be seen in this model router. This is a gaming router and has some new behavior that we are getting to know and figure out. I presume it will take some time to get to know it and see what this router can do for those. I recommend that if there are features that you require or need that this router does not currently have, I recommend that you phone contact D-Link support and ask about this and see if this router model is right for you. Depending on what D-Link has in store for the future for this router, they may or may not decide to include other features that users have experienced with in other model routers.

I'll post a sticky for Bugs and Feature Requests here on the forum and will have D-Link review it and keep an eye on it. Most anything dealing with FW has to be done at the coding level which is beyond any thing here in the forums can do. We can only ask D-Link nicely to review and consider our requests.

Just set up my router and so far I like the idea of the technology.  I have it working for my network, but I wish there was more control over the details.

The things that I noticed missing are not having the dynamic DNS feature and network routing.  It was handy for my friends who wanted to play MC to just keep remember the name to connect to my MC server.  Maybe they will add this feature later?  With the routing thing, I am a network admin and I play with Cisco routers on a separate network that I would like to have access to the internet.  The 4500 had the ability to point to different networks and 5500 does not now.  That is a bummer.

[motherfo]

I got a quick look at the 5500 yesterday, my impression of the router is that some of the features that other DIR and DGL series routers have, may not be seen in this router, as it seems to be set up for ease of use for the home and gamer users, and letting the new SB technology handle things behind the scenes and having less user control over some things and how this router behaves. There maybe something that SB technology is based on and may not allow for some reason or by design the additional user features and controls that most of us are used to. Dynamic DNS isn't a requirement for gaming persae however maybe thats something that may work or be included down the road or again, if SB technology may not be compatible on some level with DDNS.

The router still offers up using Manual DNS IP addresses and would recommend testing out this section and then disabling DNS Relay to see if this has any impact on operation.

Everyone needs to understand that this is a complete new technology for D-Link routers and some of the behaviors and features that we are used to may not be seen in this model router. This is a gaming router and has some new behavior that we are getting to know and figure out. I presume it will take some time to get to know it and see what this router can do for those. I recommend that if there are features that you require or need that this router does not currently have, I recommend that you phone contact D-Link support and ask about this and see if this router model is right for you. Depending on what D-Link has in store for the future for this router, they may or may not decide to include other features that users have experienced with in other model routers.

I'll post a sticky for Bugs and Feature Requests here on the forum and will have D-Link review it and keep an eye on it. Most anything dealing with FW has to be done at the coding level which is beyond any thing here in the forums can do. We can only ask D-Link nicely to review and consider our requests.

No Dynamic Dns is a dealbreaker for me.  I use that for my WOL, servers, RDP, etc.   I can't believe this.