100M DIR-615 too slow for 100M?

ianch99 · 02-01-2013, 21:55

Rang up today and had my account provisioned for 100M but when I check the speeds, my DIR-615 (running DD-WRT) plus VMNG300 seems to hit a wall at around 70 to 75Mbps.

Plugging the PC into the modem direct did get a result of around 95Mbps but due to the time of day (plus utilisation problems), I did not see it again. I am guessing it is the router and so plan to buy the Asus N66U to replace the DLink but just wondered if anyone else has this DIR-615 router and can get near the 100Mbps mark?

Many thanks!

**Paul** · 02-01-2013, 22:01

Nope, in the month I had 100M I only ever got about 85M max.

02-01-2013, 22:30

I use one with dd-wrt and get full capacity

thenry · 03-01-2013, 00:09

what build is loaded on the 615 OP? it can do 100meg. that Asus though

03-01-2013, 00:20

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Originally Posted by thenry

what build is loaded on the 615 OP? it can do 100meg. that Asus though

did you see how old the build is on mine? 2009 but it works really well . Only thing its missing is Openvpn but it does have PPTP so it does everything I want

thenry · 03-01-2013, 01:06

no buffer issues on yours then? newer builds screwed data buffering.

03-01-2013, 01:17

it all seems to just work tbh

ianch99 · 03-01-2013, 08:40

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Originally Posted by thenry

what build is loaded on the 615 OP? it can do 100meg. that Asus though

Mine is running:

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Router Model Dlink-DIR615 rev d
Firmware Version DD-WRT v24-sp2 (03/19/12) std - build 18777

so this could be the issue I guess?

I did notice later that my area is supposed to get 120Mbps for end of Jan so I ordered the N66U as it is Â£108 on Amazon at the moment :-) Seems a good price for what you get.

Plan to put this Asuswrt-Merlin f/w on it: http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/showthread.php?t=7846

Anyone have any experience of this? It claims to offer the factory f/w with some useful extras e.g. WOL, cron, etc.

Thanks

General Maximus · 03-01-2013, 08:44

you are only buying time dude. Your 100mbit connecton will be upgraded to 120mbit soon enough and you need a router with gigabit ports on it

adduxi · 03-01-2013, 10:20

Yes, as Mon General says, you need to move to a new router.
The VNMG300 wiill do for 120/12 , but a better router is a requirement.
Either a high end Asus or Linksys would be great. Personally I like Asus, but the General is a Linksys fan.

We will agree to differ, as they say !

ianch99 · 03-01-2013, 11:44

Just ordered the Asus N66U from Amazon which seems to have very good reviews. I plan to use the RMerlin version of the Asus firmware which has some of the DD-WRT features I currently use. Anyone out there used this and if so, what are the pluses and minuses?

Some people says it runs very hot - mine will be in a cupboard so would I need extra cooling?

Many thanks!

adduxi · 03-01-2013, 13:45

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Originally Posted by ianch99

Some people says it runs very hot - mine will be in a cupboard so would I need extra cooling?

Many thanks!

I don't think running any electrical equipment in a cupboard is a good idea.

It would need to be well ventilated in any case, you wouldn't want any kit overheating......

ianch99 · 03-01-2013, 16:20

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Originally Posted by thenry

no buffer issues on yours then? newer builds screwed data buffering.

Not wrong there. I flashed the DLink with the DIR-615 D4 "supported" build: 15778, much earlier than mine and I could get ~98Mbps from the speed tests. The downside was the iPad had big problems accesing web pages so I guess these earlier builds did have problems.

Anyway, I am hoping the new N66U will allow me to pension off the DLink .. thanks for all the replies!

03-01-2013, 16:26

my build from 2009 works fine with everything I own

ianch99 · 03-01-2013, 16:40

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

my build from 2009 works fine with everything I own

Looked for your build but was unable to find it :-( Good to know though ..