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[NewDlinkUser]

I guess I never should have updated, I was using something like 1.02 on an A1 router.  Now it slows down progressively after running for about 4-5 days, almost like a memory leak or some internal file getting too large and jamming everything up, and then it has to be reset.  Then it works fine.  Repeat.

After looking around here I guess I should've checked the forums before updating, I would've seen the issues everyone is having with the firmware. 

Is there any fix?  I notice I can't downgrade the firmware....

[koshia]

disable DNS Relay.  Helps a lot for many of us.

[FurryNutz]

What is the date code next to the FW version? Need to see if you have the latest FW or initial 1.21NA FW. Theres been 2 beta FWs and those have fixed the lag and reboot issues of the router. I'm on a A1 unit using 1.21NA,  2009/11/23 which is beta 08 FW. Been great since, wifi still needs some work though.

[Dalmo]

What is the date code next to the FW version? Need to see if you have the latest FW or initial 1.21NA FW. Theres been 2 beta FWs and those have fixed the lag and reboot issues of the router. I'm on a A1 unit using 1.21NA,  2009/11/23 which is beta 08 FW. Been great since, wifi still needs some work though.

what problems are you having with WIFI?



 

[FurryNutz]

I get random slow down and an intermittent disconnect when Using mode N wireless. My wired is great, I'm on my xbox 360 now playing Halo.

[pooj10]

I have A1 and 1.21 firmware and am having exactly the same issues with lag and N mode only. I can switch back to G only on my on my DGL-4500 or my DGL-4300 and run perfectly, same radio channel and all 86% to 98%. On N only or N and G I have weaker signal strength 58%to 68% to all DWA-160s and my xbox360 adapters.

[FurryNutz]

I'm sure the Dlink is aware of the issues and probably will get them fix in next build. I hope. Merry Christmas.

[Puffnstuff]

D-link didn't even try to fix the fw for this router until they were threatened with a class action lawsuit and only then did they start working on it.  I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for anything.

[pooj10]

I sure am hoping they are working on thiese issues and plan on resolving them quickly, in warranty or not with customers. I am sure with all the internet traffic on these issue customers have not only left Dlink products but other customers are steering clear of what used to be a solid product. Does anyone have any idea why the DGL-4500 is stable using wirless G, but not wireless N mode (lags,signal,drop etc.). Ihad to run another test of my own and borrowed my fathers linksys and it works fine in N mode. My opinoin is the A1 hardware doesn't like 1.21 frimware or the 1.21 firmware has a major bug in it.

[FurryNutz]

I presume it's a FW bug issue and not HW related. I hope after the holidays DLink will continue to figure the issue out and get it fixed. I to have ran a different Wireless router, N Mode only and don't see the same issues as with FW 1.21 B08 loaded currently. Im being patient. Good things will come to those who wait for it. Wireless is very stable right now.

[Corroded]

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All FW greater than 1.13

Set logging to only log Firewall & Security and Critical.

That by itself removed all my issues with this router,  I was about to scrap it until I read the beta fw thread and someone mentioned the logging issue.

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[NewDlinkUser]

@ Furry:  The firmware is 1.21NA,  2009/07/09

@ Koshia:  Disabled, but unfortunately it didn't help.

[FurryNutz]

Since your at v1.21NA 2009/07/09 from the main dlink web page, this version has bugs and isn't stable. I too had this build and did not have a good time with it. I would update to the Beta 03 or 08 from the ftp site and do a clean update and run the 4500 with out changing anything and see how it goes. The FW that you have currently loaded was not a good build. Let us know how Beta 03/08 works for you. I'm using Beta 03 now and it's Good.

[miles_b]

I've been running 1.21NA since roughly the time of its release.  Not only would the router lag and lock-up (especially when attempting to upload large files, such as attempting to upload video to YouTube), but it would also occasionally cause my cable modem to reset.  I had to unplug my router about once every 48 hours or so.  Not wanting to risk installing the beta firmware, I scoured various different forums, and have found settings that make the router very stable.  I've disabled DNS Relay, WISH, and GameFuel.  With all of those disabled, on 1.21NA, the router is behaving better than it ever has before, and I've owned it for almost a year. 

[FurryNutz]

Kewl, glad someone has been able to find configurations that work to fix the Released NA version of 1.21. I wish I had this info back then however since alot of us use XBL and or a PS(#) station online, gaming and gamefuel is a need for some of us. I wonder if a Beta 03 would do you good. You can always go back to 1.21NA Release. Just a suggestion. Beta 03 is working for me really well. No reboots or disconnects or lag times. I'm sticking with it until they do another release after Beta 08.