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[timnboys]

How to support pxe on this router?
I need to know how to setup pxe on this router so that I can use windows deployment services on my server to use acronis backup & recovery to image my machines.
Btw, my old linksys e1000 supported this out of the box I think because when I tried using my dhcp server on my server2008r2 machine the pc's got the right pxe boot and went straight to the acronis image....and I still had dhcp enabled on the linksys e1000....Is this possible on this router too? and why does one change prevent my devices from connecting wirelessly when I change something like turning off dhcp, etc. like for example my sister's phone keeps saying "Avoided Poor Internet Connection" when I do something like this....and I want to know why this happens for? she is using android and the phone model is htc one x(if anyone needed to know that.) please help me with my questions because I hope I didn't get a bad router off of amazon(which this router isn't bad if it wasn't for the problems above because it helps me keep wireless intruders off my network easier, because I get a email and I know instantly that I need to block someone, it's way easier than monitoring the dhcp client log on the linksys e1000 but anyway.)
So if someone could please help me with this issues above, it would be nice.

Also I have issues with my router losing internet connection intermittently or occasionally...it happens because I have to reboot my modem every few days, because my website(vps hosted) doesn't work without rebooting, and when I do this, this router keeps losing the internet even when my server(not the website my vps I was talking about, this is my home server) isn't down(because I have to use my servers dns for ad)[/u]...but I still have that problem...and was hoping someone could help me with it.

Router Specs:[/u]
Dlink Dir-605L Hardware Version: Ax
Firmware: 1.14
USA in florida
Wired and some of my computers are wireless
No Factory Reset has been performed because I didn't think this issue requires it.
No I haven't upgraded the firmware, so I don't know about resetting after and before firmware upgrade
Yes the router was working before firmware updates(not, that there has been any.)
I have DSL
Embarq 660 Modem
I don't know my isp up and down speeds all I know is we pay for 1.5kb of speed.

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• 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?
• Has a Factory Reset been performed?

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?
• If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems: Link>Double NAT and How NAT Works. To tell if the modem is bridged or not, look at the routers web page, Status/Device Info/Wan Section, if there is a 192.168.0.# address in the WAN IP address field, then the modem is not bridged. If the modem can't be bridged then see if the modem has a DMZ option and input the IP address the router gets from the modem and put that into the modems DMZ.
• 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.

Router and Wired Configurations
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 or Disable SPI to test.
• 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.

[timnboys]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• 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?
• Has a Factory Reset been performed?

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?
• If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems: Link>Double NAT and How NAT Works. To tell if the modem is bridged or not, look at the routers web page, Status/Device Info/Wan Section, if there is a 192.168.0.# address in the WAN IP address field, then the modem is not bridged. If the modem can't be bridged then see if the modem has a DMZ option and input the IP address the router gets from the modem and put that into the modems DMZ.
• 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.

Router and Wired Configurations
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 or Disable SPI to test.
• 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.

My hardware version is Ax
Firmware currently loaded is 1.14
USA in florida
Wired, I am currently on my server posting this....but I do have wireless computers also.
No a Factory data reset hasn't been performed because I didn't think that needed to be done to fix the pxe issues.
I have dsl
my modem is a embarq 660 modem
well I know we pay for 1.5 mpbs speed
If you need to know more I can tell you.

[FurryNutz]

Is the ISP modem in bridge mode or normal mode? We recommend bridge mode and let the 605L handle the PPPoE connection.

If the modem can't be bridge, use the DMZ on the ISP modem in put the IP address the 605L router gets into the DMZ.

Either one of these options should help keep the router connected, even if the ISP modem is rebooted.

As for PXE, no experience with it here. Is this something done between devices on the LAN to LAN side or WAN to LAN side? Possible use of Virtual Server could be set up if this is a WAN to LAN operation however you'll need to ensure that your 605L is getting a Public IP address on the WAN side or it probably won't work.

[timnboys]

Is the ISP modem in bridge mode or normal mode? We recommend bridge mode and let the 605L handle the PPPoE connection.

If the modem can't be bridge, use the DMZ on the ISP modem in put the IP address the 605L router gets into the DMZ.

Either one of these options should help keep the router connected, even if the ISP modem is rebooted.

As for PXE, no experience with it here. Is this something done between devices on the LAN to LAN side or WAN to LAN side? Possible use of Virtual Server could be set up if this is a WAN to LAN operation however you'll need to ensure that your 605L is getting a Public IP address on the WAN side or it probably won't work.

Yes it is in bridge mode I just changed it to that mode.
PXE is between lan and lan side.[/u]
I am basically using PXE for acronis, and for windows deployment services, which uses PXE to boot computers over the network to be imaged by acronis.[/u]

[FurryNutz]

Well that makes it simpler then. if the PXE isn't working with these devices connected on the LAN side with this router, then just install an external GB Network switch and that should solve that. Switches are recommended even with routers. I use a 24 pt and 8 pt with mine.

Shouldn't need any router configurations...

[timnboys]

Well that makes it simpler then. if the PXE isn't working with these devices connected on the LAN side with this router, then just install an external GB Network switch and that should solve that. Switches are recommended even with routers. I use a 24 pt and 8 pt with mine.

Shouldn't need any router configurations...

OK then would a old linksys 5 port switch work?[/u]
Because I have a 24 port lg/nortel switch in my room but I don't want to give it up that easy  
Also do I just disconnect all the computers from the router and then connect all the cords into the linksys 5 port switch and then connect one network cable from the router to the switch, would that work?[/u]

[FurryNutz]

That will work just fine. Yes, One LAN cable from the back for the router to the switch and then all required connections from the switch to the desired PCs.

You can still use any open LAN ports on the router for those that don't need to be on the switch. 

[timnboys]

That will work just fine. Yes, One LAN cable from the back for the router to the switch and then all required connections from the switch to the desired PCs.

You can still use any open LAN ports on the router for those that don't need to be on the switch.  

Ok so now when I boot my pc's up to be imaged they say[/u]

"No BootFile Retrieved"

Or they say

"Media Test Failure, Please Check Cable"

How Do I fix this?[/u]
Also I just want to say thanks for your help so far, you have helped me alot so far.[/u]

[FurryNutz]

All PCs including PXE server is on the same switch? It should work. Make sure your cables are in good working order. Make sure the switch is working by checking and Internet site from PC connected PC thru the switch. It should get Internet regardless.

[timnboys]

All PCs including PXE server is on the same switch? It should work. Make sure your cables are in good working order. Make sure the switch is working by checking and Internet site from PC connected PC thru the switch. It should get Internet regardless.

Yes All PCs including the PXE server is on the same switch. I will check to see if they are in good working order(but how do you do this?) And yes I will go and check the internet from PC connected thru the switch to see if I hooked it up right.[/u]
Again Thanks for your help so far.[/u]

[FurryNutz]

Make sure your getting an IP address from the 605L. I recommend setting up reserved IP addresses for ALL devices ON the router, that way you know what is what and the same IP address gets assigned each time to those devices.

If there getting IP addresses from the router, Internet should be accessible as well.

What model is the switch?

Here to help out.

[timnboys]

Make sure your getting an IP address from the 605L. I recommend setting up reserved IP addresses for ALL devices, that way you know what is what and the same IP address gets assigned each time to those devices.

If there getting IP addresses from the router, Internet should be accessible as well.

What model is the switch?

Here to help out.

Yes my server I am currently on is getting the ip, and don't worry my servers and my "critical" equipment like servers, security cameras, etc. I always setup with a dhcp reservation so that I don't need to keep learning the ip over and over again  [/u]
And the model of the linksys switch is:  

EZXS55W ver 4.2

[FurryNutz]

Ok, that switch should work well and PCs should communicate thru it with out needing much from the router. Should work for you.

[timnboys]

Ok, that switch should work well and PCs should communicate thru it with out needing much from the router. Should work for you.

So does that mean the dhcp on my server I posting from should allow the PCs to get the bootfile name and the boot server(this server)? or would I have to do something else to get my PCs to boot up from my wds server?