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    Dlink Router Firmware

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by hehe299792458, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I recently noticed that for my Dlink DIR655 Router, I had the obsolete 1.03 firmware so I proceeded to upgrade it. However, after I updated it to 1.10 (the newest version), I can't connect to the internet anymore. When I go to the network status section, it says it's "Establishing (please wait...)". I leave it for the entire night and nothing happens. After a bit of experimenting, I realized I could only go as far as version 1.04 before this occurs. Both 1.05 and 1.10 have this problem. Does anyone have a clue what's causing this? Thanks
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 10, 2007
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  2. Soulburner

    Soulburner Notebook Evangelist

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    Check your settings...I always save mine to a file before changing the firmware, because it resets everything (at least I thought it did, it's been a while).
     
    Soulburner, Dec 10, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Power the router down then restart. Some firmware require a cold boot in order to load properly. If that does not work, do a reset, then reload your settings.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 10, 2007
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    laser21 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Just stick with 1.04! Ive got 1.10, there are no real benefits...
     
    laser21, Dec 10, 2007
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  5. Soulburner

    Soulburner Notebook Evangelist

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    I use 1.05 with no problems.

    I did have a few speedbumps at first...but I got over them. Actually thought I bricked the router at first. I think I remember it taking several reboots.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 10, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I'm running 1.10 without any problems, but I've read about quite a few people that are having problems with firmware > 1.04. If you haven't done so yet, register on the D-Link forums and check out the 655 board.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 10, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I already tried restoring it to factory default settings and powering it down, but this was of no avail. I suppose it's just a problem inherent in the later firmware. Oh well, I'm stuck with 1.04 then I guess
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 10, 2007
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    I updated my router and had no problems. There are instructions in how to update the firmware. It will reboot and will go back to factory settings. I believe you also have to cold reboot also to reset with the modem.. I have DSL.
     
    kanehi, Dec 11, 2007
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