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mjpartyboy 07-11-2010 12:53

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I'm very happy with build 15506, so will not be changing for a while.

sbg 07-11-2010 14:55

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Im pulling my hair out with this router. I have the 50 meg virgin connection when running through the router I dont get the full 50 meg speed through my newsgroups but doing a speedtest Im getting the full 50, ok so running direct to network card im getting full 50 through newsgroups. I upgraded to this firmware hoping this would help but still the same, get about 20 - 24 meg through router when raping the newsgroups, im sure its some sort of porting issue or perhaps something in win7 I really dont know! Tryed disabling wireless , still the same. :) Any ideas would be appreciated, thanks

Paul 07-11-2010 15:31

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Since you seem to have just proved its not the router, you would be better starting your own thread. :)

Jayster 07-11-2010 18:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysalis (Post 35117108)
the average user has no need to play with QoS, that more depends on what your household does eg. if you have kids using p2p a lot you can use QoS to make p2p lower priority, however I would expect QoS to only be effective on uploading.

Yep you really don't want to touch QoS unless you are prepared to put everything in a priority or else they get a 2nd grade service (at least in my experience).

rocklobster 08-11-2010 15:45

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Hi all,

I've been running various versions of dd-wrt on my 615 for a month or so now, and while I like the control it gives, I just find it unstable :-(

iplayer appears to be a common thing to kill it. Last night it rebooted several times for no obvious reason. Also, it seems to have much worse performance via wireless.

I'm trying build 15506 for now, and will see how it goes but if it's no better I'd like to stick the dlink firmware (4.11?) or even the VM fw back on it - the reason I originally went down the dd-wrt route was for some diag work I was doing. No real need for it now (particularly as it seems unreliable). I see some people suggest a nightly reboot etc - that's not really an option (and wasn't ever needed before).

So, I've tried the VM image from dlink that was linked to from this thread, and I've tried the latest D build from dlink (4.11). Neither will load both say it's not a valid image for this router or something similar. I've tried installing by holding down reset while powering it on and then using the recovery interface - no joy.

Am I missing something here? Do I have to binary edit the file to get it to load?

Any clues on how the hell I revert this to the stock firmware!? I can find plenty of guides for sticking dd-wrt onto the thing, but not a lot for someone wanting to move back...

mjpartyboy 08-11-2010 16:12

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I've always used the Emergency Room whenever I've gone back to D-Link firmware from DD-WRT and never had any problems.

Edit: D-Link's own firmware isn't without its faults. I've had it stop giving me an open NAT when no settings have been changed and have had to power cycle the router on a number of occasions to fix performance issues. The recent DD-WRT builds have been very stable for me and haven't required any power cycles or scheduled reboots to maintain a solid performance.

rocklobster 08-11-2010 19:14

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ok, as I say, I've just moved to 15506 so will see how that goes. I'm away on a course next week so really want a stable connection at home! dd-wrt has just been so unreliable :-(

No idea why I can't put the old firmware back :-( It fails every time. Oh well, fingers crossed...

chambohambo 10-11-2010 21:35

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Latest version

09-11-10-r15704

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/

Paul 10-11-2010 22:32

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Do these releases have release notes ? If they do they are well hidden.

mjpartyboy 11-11-2010 10:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35120601)
Do these releases have release notes ? If they do they are well hidden.

They don't come with release notes. The best you can do is decipher the timeline:

http://svn.dd-wrt.com:8000/dd-wrt/timeline

chambohambo 18-11-2010 23:56

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Latest version

17-11-10-r15747

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2/

richardford1976 25-11-2010 17:55

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Does anyone know if this will work with the D4 revision at all. need to be able to configure access lists so kids dont get square eyes. Thanks in advance.

mjpartyboy 26-11-2010 09:55

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Another build is out: 15778.

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardford1976 (Post 35127576)
Does anyone know if this will work with the D4 revision at all.

Although the D4 isn't listed in the DD-WRT Router Database, I'm sure I've seen threads in their forum where users have had success installing it.

tweetiepooh 26-11-2010 11:57

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I got it installed on the new D4 models but

1)Belkin G bridge didn't connect at all, my laptop A/B/G did fine.
2)Power levels with DD-WRT went all over the place (using InSSIDer), speed very slow. I get around 20-25Mb on the stock VM or DLink firnware and 2Mb on DD-WRT.

(The neighbour's Sky supplied NetGear has higher signal strength, even if I'm in the same room as the DLink.)

Gone to the DLink 4.11 now.

grabbi 27-11-2010 21:50

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Been looking in here for some time now, as I've just got the D-Link router from VM.

Just wondering if there are any major improvements by upgrading the FW from 1.00VG to whatever is recommended in here? Mainly, the router isn't used for technical stuff, however opening ports might be something I'll have to do, given my Call of Duty: Black Ops game on the Xbox keeps saying it has a Moderate NAT. Apart from online gaming on two consoles simultaneously, there are two and sometimes three laptops that share the connection for general internet use.

Cheers guys and gals! :)

mjpartyboy 29-11-2010 08:58

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grabbi (Post 35128656)
the router isn't used for technical stuff, however opening ports might be something I'll have to do, given my Call of Duty: Black Ops game on the Xbox keeps saying it has a Moderate NAT. Apart from online gaming on two consoles simultaneously

Some firmware can't handle the same ports being used for multiple devices, e.g. two 360s connected to Live at the same time, in which case one will have an open NAT and the other will be strict or moderate. This is assuming auto IP allocation and UPnP are enabled. Port forwarding won't work in this situation because you can only manually open the ports to one device at a time.

With DD-WRT I have set up two static leases for my 360s and then make use of the firmware's UPnP feature. One 360 gets access to the actual ports and the other gets access to different ports that somehow map to Live allowing me to get an open NAT on both 360s at the same time. I can't remember the technical details of how this works though.

This article might help further:

http://www.unofficialguidetolive.co....net-connection

grabbi 02-12-2010 05:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjpartyboy (Post 35129443)
Some firmware can't handle the same ports being used for multiple devices, e.g. two 360s connected to Live at the same time, in which case one will have an open NAT and the other will be strict or moderate. This is assuming auto IP allocation and UPnP are enabled. Port forwarding won't work in this situation because you can only manually open the ports to one device at a time.

With DD-WRT I have set up two static leases for my 360s and then make use of the firmware's UPnP feature. One 360 gets access to the actual ports and the other gets access to different ports that somehow map to Live allowing me to get an open NAT on both 360s at the same time. I can't remember the technical details of how this works though.

This article might help further:

http://www.unofficialguidetolive.co....net-connection

That really is a fantastic reply. I've always suffered a Moderate NAT on one console if both are in a game, however recently, we've only been using one console, and the other has just gathered dust.

Currently, my problem is that Xbox Live has an Open NAT, but Black Ops shows as Moderate. Treyarch are blaming the ISP for this. The router has all the correct ports open and uPnP set.

I would like to have both consoles set to Open when we DO play online, so giving this a whirl might be worth it after all.

mjpartyboy 28-12-2010 13:15

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I found another article that talks about multiple 360s, NAT and DD-WRT:

http://jakebillo.com/two-xboxes-one-...-wrt-or-tomato

This was the one I wanted to link to in my previous post, but I couldn't find it at the time.

Also, we're up to build 15962 (24/12/2010) as of this post.

grabbi 09-02-2011 22:46

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Hello again MJ. Thanks for the link. I've bookmarked it.

About to upgrade to a new firmware to get as similar to you as possible. If you're having good experiences, then I'm thinking you're the perfect candidate to base my network off. :)

Also trying to get Football Manager 2011 to work with port forwarding, rather than using Hamachi. Also slightly concerned that FM is hogging a lot of my broadband, which it really shouldn't be doing, given the amount of information being sent isn't huge, nor is it bandwidth-consuming like, say, a torrent.

grabbi 10-02-2011 00:50

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Upgraded to the latest DD-WRT firmware. Set up all passwords and all the vital stuff. Now looking to set static IP's for the devices available at home. I've set the port forwarding for Football Manager so far. I've set two static IP's so far as I troll through everything to find the MAC addresses. It's good to see this firmware allows us to have Static IP's without setting the product to the same IP. VERY useful. :)

chambohambo 19-02-2011 19:52

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Latest version

17-02-11-r16214

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...4-preSP2/2011/


Old versions

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...4-preSP2/2010/

Paul 21-02-2011 02:13

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Ive been running 15962 for a few weeks with no issues. I notice from the above a newer version is out, so may give that a run.

TheCrow 16-03-2011 16:07

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Has anyone tried this router with dual wan scripts?

I have both a virgin and bt connection and would love to combine the two for torrents, etc.

chambohambo 20-03-2011 10:59

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Latest version

17-03-11-r16454

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...-17-11-r16454/

Ciaran 22-03-2011 15:54

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Hi
Last night I flashed my router to this software, when I was using the DLink firmware I was getting wireless transfer speeds pc to pc of almost 100Mbit / sec
Since I have flashed this firmware, I am only getting the following
Rate 54 Mb/s
I have set the Wireless Network Mode to N Only
MIMO - Transmission Fixed Rate is Auto
Transmission Fixed Rate is also Auto
Is there anyway to get my wireless speeds back or am I now set at 54Mb/sec?

taylorig 24-03-2011 14:35

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Has anyone had any luck with port forwarding on the DIR-615 and DD-WRT?

At the moment i'm using a D4 revision but i've also got a D1 and a D2 and none of them seem to accept any port forwarding at all. I've tried loads of versions of the DD-WRT firmware and still not one of them has worked :confused:

Basically i am trying to open port 22565 for a small Minecraft server for a friend and i. I use this site to check if my ports are open http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ and not a single port is open. I have even treid with DMZ enabled which is supposed to open every available port. But yep you guessed it. That doesn't work also! :rolleyes:

I've been on the DD-WRT forums and searched until i'm sick of searching. I have also posted on there and not one reply...

Please if there is anyone that knows of a definitive version of the DD-WRT that actual works with port forwarding i would be most greatful of any help.

riccojames 24-03-2011 23:45

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DLINK 615 DD-WRT
Router ModelDlink-DIR615 rev d
Firmware VersionDD-WRT v24-sp2 (04/23/10) std - build 14311

Working really well on my router, thanks VM.

I was looking at this to primarily restrict use of wireless devices that can access the network and the time... works perfectly.

Thanx all.

tm1210 04-04-2011 15:15

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Just waiting on my DIR-615 arriving anyway now and can't wait to have a crack at upgrading to ddwrt. One thing I've noticed compared to some other guides is no talk of Hex editors to change the firmware. Am I missing something or is this uncalled for?

bizarre_opinion 06-04-2011 12:44

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Upgraded to 50mb yesterday, everything is working well wired, but getting unstable speeds through wifi. My router is the d-link 615, firmware dd-wrt Build 16454. I have tried a couple of the earlier builds with the same result. Any help will be hugely appreciated, cheers.

mjpartyboy 09-04-2011 12:31

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tm1210 (Post 35205901)
One thing I've noticed compared to some other guides is no talk of Hex editors to change the firmware. Am I missing something or is this uncalled for?

No need to do any hex editing any more. The first time you install DD-WRT, you have to use the factory-webflash file, e.g. dlink-dir615d-factory-webflash.bin, and you can install this via D-Link's own firmware GUI or failing that the Emergency Room. Once you've got DD-WRT installed, you just need to install the webflash file via DD-WRT's GUI to upgrade and downgrade the build, e.g. dir615d-ddwrt-webflash.bin. The usual procedures apply, such as it's best to reset the router to default before changing the firmware and then power cycling it once the firmware is installed.

chambohambo 24-04-2011 00:42

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Latest version

09-04-11-r16785

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...-09-11-r16785/

Chrysalis 24-04-2011 02:59

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ddwrt has been poorer since the end of 14xxx.

Jayster 24-04-2011 11:43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysalis (Post 35220654)
ddwrt has been poorer since the end of 14xxx.

Well thankfully you can flash older builds too.

Chrysalis 24-04-2011 15:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayster (Post 35220761)
Well thankfully you can flash older builds too.

yeah you can, although me saying poor is my personal opinion but all the 15xxx and 16xxx builds have wireless issues having trouble working at 300mbit, a few 16xxx builds had all ethernet ports broken O_o, also reports of some long standing features not working properly in 15xxx and up, of course all these builds are beta, I think the last stable one is 13xxx something, and the reccomended build I think is currently 14929 the one I am on now.

mjpartyboy 27-04-2011 23:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysalis (Post 35220976)
me saying poor is my personal opinion but all the 15xxx and 16xxx builds have wireless issues having trouble working at 300mbit

I've read that this isn't a fault with DD-WRT and that DD-WRT is in fact performing to spec.

Chrysalis 27-04-2011 23:59

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yeah I read the same nevertherless to spec isnt always the best thing.

cookster 07-05-2011 11:32

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Anyone help? I'm using 16214 and my xbox 360 can't see my network even though I'm using SSID Broadcast.

Don't think it's a firmware issue as my 3 laptops can see no problem?

martyh 10-05-2011 19:28

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hi could someone please give me a link for the latest firmware for the d-link 615 D2 with 1.00vg firmware .I have rooted through this thread but there is so much conflicting info it is very confusing as to which link to pick

Thanks

Paul 10-05-2011 20:35

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I think this is the latest version.

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...dlink-dir615d/

BenJSmyth 13-05-2011 11:27

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Do DD-WRT post any change logs?

Chrysalis 13-05-2011 18:35

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no, well not understandable ones. When I asked the question I was told to read the SVN logs lol :)

kpra 14-06-2011 05:46

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Funny issue!!

from within '192.168.0.1' console, enabling the Dlink DIR-615 router to be used as Access Point, the router took forever to apply the effect.
I pressed the 'refresh' button on the top (the button has 'refresh-like' icon); still it kept doing nothing.
I finally pressed the reset at the back; however; now I can't even access the admin console.
Can someone please help me how to access the console again??
Typing '192.168.0.1' on the address bar returns 'The requested URL could not be retrieved' after a long pause!!
:(

Chrysalis 14-06-2011 13:44

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you will need to do the 30/30/30 reset thingy now I suspect.

goto ddwrt's wiki and search for the procedure to reset the router to defaults.

BenJSmyth 22-06-2011 10:49

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There is another new version of DD-WRT for those who are running it.

Can be found here:

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...-14-11-r17201/

Welshchris 22-06-2011 13:24

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i have it installed on a D4 version of the hardware and seems fine.

BenJSmyth 22-06-2011 14:15

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I have installed mine onto a TP Link 1043ND router and also works without a hitch. It would be nice to have a concise changelog though :)

BB_Fan 15-07-2011 23:30

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Hi all,

I have been curious about DD-WRT for a while just recieved a DIR-615 as a freebe from VM. I don't use it as my main router at the moment, so thought I would see what all the fuss was about.

The firmware and update are installed OK

So my question is,

I want to isolate the wireless side from my LAN, (VLAN I think) so that there is no connection between the two, network wise.

Can anyone help me with this ?

qasdfdsaq 16-07-2011 01:55

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Wireless => Network Configuration => Unbridged.

Then set a seperate IP and subnet for the wireless side.

BB_Fan 16-07-2011 08:47

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Excellent,

will give it a try today

Many thanks ;)

BB_Fan 20-07-2011 17:37

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Dug a little deeper into the wiki and now have better (for me ) solution.

LAN with WLAN & separate Guest WLAN (VAP).

2 subnets.
192.168.1.x for main LAN/WLAN hidden.
192.168.2.x for the Guest WLAN(VAP) broadcast.

All access to LAN and Router restricted from Guest view.

thenry 15-11-2011 15:57

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I'm in need of a work around until TP-Link decide to release their monster. The range on my 615 sucks its because of the structure of my home. Would loading DD WRT increase range, I know theres an option for it to be increased but would the defaults be enough? if not whats a sensible figure and the max figure without water cooling the thing.

kybert 25-11-2011 22:27

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Hi- I have just used the router database to get the latest version and was given build 15778.

I have installed. Turned off the modem for 5 mins so the thing reconnected to the internet and everything is working.

But, i now only appear to have wireless-g connection at 54Mbps even though my laptop used to connect with -n at 300Mbps.

Can this be changed? when i go to "wireless -> basic settings" and select "N-only" i still only get 54Mbps, and windows 7 says the "radio type" is "802.11g" which i beleive is incorrect! it should be 'n'.

Would also like to know what are "safe" power settings as i have no signal upstairs :-(

Chrysalis 26-11-2011 13:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kybert (Post 35335462)
Hi- I have just used the router database to get the latest version and was given build 15778.

I have installed. Turned off the modem for 5 mins so the thing reconnected to the internet and everything is working.

But, i now only appear to have wireless-g connection at 54Mbps even though my laptop used to connect with -n at 300Mbps.

Can this be changed? when i go to "wireless -> basic settings" and select "N-only" i still only get 54Mbps, and windows 7 says the "radio type" is "802.11g" which i beleive is incorrect! it should be 'n'.

Would also like to know what are "safe" power settings as i have no signal upstairs :-(

all versions 15xxx seem to have wireless speed issues, the dev says they strictly adhering to RFC now and this seems to cause problems, so I advise to downgrade to 14929

Lynchy 09-12-2011 15:37

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Build 17967 was released Wednesday, anybody tried it?

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...dlink-dir615d/

moonie798 17-12-2011 00:13

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I have just installed 17967 and all working ok so far, however......

Through a "wired" connection i can pull 50,000kbps download speed (VM 50 Meg Line). Through a wireless connection (wireless N on my laptop) i can only pull 20,000kbps.

Before the update i was using the 1.00VG (standard) Firmware and was pulling 50Meg both wired and wireless.

Any ideas people?

Paul 17-12-2011 02:04

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Im still running 16454, not had any issues with it, so stuck with it.

mangra 18-12-2011 04:52

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Hiya people.

I'm new to this forum and I am having problems.

I've upgraded my DIR-615 to DD-WRTv24-sp2.

I had a Virgin Media router which was giving me a bit of a headache and I decided to upgrade.

As the router had its Virgin Media firmware and there wasn't anything available at D-Link, I decided to use the DD-WRT.

Now I have no router. It doesn't work anymore. The router is accessible via 192.168.1.1 but I have no internet connection whatsoever.

Then I downloaded the original Virgin Media firmiware and tried to downgrade it and I get a message saying "Upgrade failed".

I am terrible with network settings and I believe the problem is with the missing settings from the router setup. My understanding of the new firmware is very basic and I tried everything I could.

Do you guys have a step-by-step tutorial, with all the router screens? So I could fill the fields on this router and get it working?

Note that my ISP is Virgin Media and I haven't a clue where to start.

Thanks.

inneedofhelp 19-12-2011 01:07

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Reboot the cable modem (unplug, leave for 30 seconds, then plug in again). When all the modem lights are lit (if they don't after about 5 minutes you'll need to call Virgin) reboot the router (same way). If that doesn't get you internet access, you need to connect the router via an Ethernet cable so you can sort out the settings. Write back to let us know one way or the other.

mangra 19-12-2011 07:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inneedofhelp (Post 35347683)
Reboot the cable modem (unplug, leave for 30 seconds, then plug in again). When all the modem lights are lit (if they don't after about 5 minutes you'll need to call Virgin) reboot the router (same way). If that doesn't get you internet access, you need to connect the router via an Ethernet cable so you can sort out the settings. Write back to let us know one way or the other.

Thanks for the reply, mate.

I already tried that with no success (rebooting both devices).

I am stuck at the router settings as all those fields are beyound my knowledge of networking.

Would you like print screens of every page?

Thanks again!

inneedofhelp 20-12-2011 00:57

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Have you plugged an ethernet cable into the PC and router (making sure the input from the cable modem and the output to the PC are the right way round) and then rebooted first the modem and then the router? If so, it shouldn't need any settings except the username and password to access the router interface. If it works with a cable, then we can sort out the wireless settings.

thenry 29-12-2011 14:29

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few issues with the new builds for the 615, be wary of what you put on!

17990 (12/09/11) seems ok stick with it for the latest :)

the 3 built after that have issues: (thanks to Vaako on DD-WRT)

Quote:

(12-12-11-r18000) - Works but it seems WAN to LAN is slower than previous builds
(12-14-11-r18007) - No Internet on DIR-615 D1 & D3
(12-20-11-r18024) - No Lan Ports and Semi-Bricked

Retrovertigo 17-01-2012 12:47

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Just received a d-link this morning and am not so keen so far. What does the original d-link firmware have as an advantage over the Virgin firmware (in fact why do Virgin do that and stick their own firmware on?) if I find this custom firmware too daunting? Thanks.

thenry 17-01-2012 12:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrovertigo (Post 35363918)
Just received a d-link this morning and am not so keen so far. What does the original d-link firmware have as an advantage over the Virgin firmware (in fact why do Virgin do that and stick their own firmware on?) if I find this custom firmware too daunting? Thanks.

VM does not stick its own firmware on the D Link 615. You have D-Links firmware on it. This thread regarding DD-WRT that can be loaded onto the router is more enhanced.

Access your D-Links settings via 192.168.0.1 < put that into your web browser address bar and setting up wireless security etc.

Retrovertigo 17-01-2012 13:02

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Oh right...I'm sure I saw a post earlier in this thread where someone wanted to flash back to stock but were told they could only put d-link firmware on it as the virgin firmware image wasn't available?

thenry 17-01-2012 13:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrovertigo (Post 35363928)
Oh right...I'm sure I saw a post earlier in this thread where someone wanted to flash back to stock but were told they could only put d-link firmware on it as the virgin firmware image wasn't available?

you've read too much into that comment. VM does not supply firmware for the stand alone routers they provide. Their all able to run alongside VMs equipment using the manufactures firmware.

DSL - Routers < Virgin Media
ADSL - Routers < BT

You can switch back to D Links firmware if you don't like DD WRT but I highly reccomend you do a little home work before considering loading DD WRT if you no little about routers, DD WRT etc.

Retrovertigo 17-01-2012 13:12

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
One last question please :) above you mention sticking to build 17990, but when going to the site to make sure I get the right firmware (my D-Link is a D4 version) t says the build is 15778 - so slightly confused as to how build numbers work as that is a lot lower.

I can't see anyway to choose different builds (the drop down box doesn't contain anything else)

thenry 17-01-2012 13:19

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
please make sure you know what your doing with regards to DD WRT or don't bother and use D Links original firmware.. not sure whether D Link have an update available check on their support site.

Peter, in your router replacement thread has posted instructions on how to set up the D Link using its factory firmware.

Regarding DD WRT firmware, the latest stable release for the D4 is > ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...dlink-dir615d/

Retrovertigo 17-01-2012 13:24

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Don't worry, I'm more than confident of updating the firmware. I just want to make sure I get the best build on there as people are saying there are issues with certain builds.

But via the database on their site, it links to build 15778 which suggests a lot lower build than 17990. If you don't want to explain how I get to other build versions that's fine, I'll look elsewhere :) edit - sorry noticed the link above. I mistook it for a sig initially as it was below the black line :) But why isn't that available on the website and instead it links to a build which sounds much older?

I've flashed many various items in the past including the early days of the PS3 and all the rigmarole that involved. I can do this easily, I just want to make sure I flash a working version with no current issues.

Thanks for your time.

thenry 17-01-2012 13:31

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
i don't know, use the link above to obtain latest firmwares. i have it running on my 615 d4, i haven't bothered trying firmwares released after the 17990, can't be bothered with the hassle.

Retrovertigo 20-01-2012 09:30

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Has anyone got any tips for power levels on the D-Link 615? Just got this all set up (many thanks for the sticky guide) and straightaway I'm seeing a much weaker wi-fi signal than the netgear I had.

I had a quick dabble taking the TX power to 90 odd after reading that mentioned elsewhere but didn't see any improvement so have gone back to default of 71.

I'm aware there are a ton of things I shouldn't mess with - but range needs improving. My only other option is a parabolic reflector. Thanks

tweetiepooh 20-01-2012 15:09

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
My DIR615 has VM firmware on it.

I tried DDWRT but my wireless bridge wouldn't connect though other kit would (the bridge doesn't like the Netgear that SamKnows supplied either). So get back I plopped on the stock DLink image and then the VM image and it's all back fine. It's now used as an access point.

thenry 20-01-2012 15:14

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
which VM image? whats within it :confused:

tweetiepooh 20-01-2012 15:34

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
I'm not at home so can't quote but it's badged in firmware as VM and the firmware ID is something like 1.00VG you can get the image here

thenry 20-01-2012 15:41

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
anything decent within it or am i better off sticking with secure DD WRT. I don't trust VM when it comes to security.

tweetiepooh 23-01-2012 13:51

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
If DD-WRT works then leave it. The Virgin and stock DLink are similar and DDWRT doesn't let my bridge connect. If I could use DD-WRT then I could set up router as an extender/repeater rather than as an access point and get rid of long length of CAT-5 that connects it to my Netgear router near SACM.

thenry 07-03-2012 13:20

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Your probably better off with the VM firmware tweetiepooh. DD WRT 17990 (12/09/11) build isn't stable, did some strange things. I've now reverted to D Links firmware, may try the VM firmware posted. wireless stability is better.. infact all round stability is better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35352154)
few issues with the new builds for the 615, be wary of what you put on!

17990 (12/09/11) seems ok stick with it for the latest :)

the 3 built after that have issues: (thanks to Vaako on DD-WRT)

Quote:

(12-12-11-r18000) - Works but it seems WAN to LAN is slower than previous builds
(12-14-11-r18007) - No Internet on DIR-615 D1 & D3
(12-20-11-r18024) - No Lan Ports and Semi-Bricked

ignore my advice that 17990 (12/09/11) is stable. The 3 builds after 17990 are deffo bugged though. I don't have a clue what build is stable.

qasdfdsaq 07-03-2012 17:36

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
14896 ;)

chambohambo 26-03-2012 11:35

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Anyone tried the latest update?

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...4-preSP2/2012/

03-19-12-r18777

gillinghamjangle 09-08-2012 16:39

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
VMNG300 IS THE CABLE BOX

DLINK 615 IS THE ROUTER(?)

what are they called

can't see the point of the hub @£20 install fee if i'm ok as is

seems the hub isn't well thought of?

trev

Jayster 09-08-2012 19:34

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gillinghamjangle (Post 35461584)
VMNG300 IS THE CABLE BOX

DLINK 615 IS THE ROUTER(?)

what are they called

can't see the point of the hub @£20 install fee if i'm ok as is

seems the hub isn't well thought of?

trev

That is correct the VMNG300 is the modem and the D-Link DIR-615 is the router.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambohambo (Post 35405398)
Anyone tried the latest update?

ftp://dd-wrt.com/others/eko/BrainSla...4-preSP2/2012/

03-19-12-r18777

I am currently running 19519 on my 615 as a repeater bridge I did however have to set it up differently as it was with previous builds. Its explained in the link below.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=153372

gillinghamjangle 09-08-2012 20:24

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayster (Post 35461639)
That is correct the VMNG300 is the modem and the D-Link DIR-615 is the router.



I am currently running 19519 on my 615 as a repeater bridge I did however have to set it up differently as it was with previous builds. Its explained in the link below.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=153372

i'm a newbie and don't understand the ins n outs as described in the link

basically got 50m broadband speed

will updating software do anything for me?

whats a repeater bridge?

thanks for help; is the hub worth getting?

Jayster 09-08-2012 20:53

Re: [GUIDE] Dir-615 to dd-wrt
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gillinghamjangle (Post 35461647)
i'm a newbie and don't understand the ins n outs as described in the link

basically got 50m broadband speed

will updating software do anything for me?

whats a repeater bridge?

thanks for help; is the hub worth getting?

The second part of my reply was to chambohambo and the thread in general and not specific to your question.
The link is if you are wanting to run your router in a repeater bridge mode, if you dont know what repeater bridge mode is then you dont need to worry about it. As for the superhub, its ok and certainly getting better it really depends what you want out of a router.


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