Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released in D-Link

Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released in D-Link http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20804335 en Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:54:06 EDT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:54:06 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22290049 anon : I had the same problem with the inability to save the settings once I turned of the WLAN.

I tried numerous things including firmware reflashes, and unplugging for a hard reset, and finally found that a HARD RESET with the RESET BUTTON did the trick. It did not work when I unplugged it.

Be sure to save your config file to local hard drive (tools-system), and then do a hard reset with the RESET BUTTON, and reload your settings.

I was then able to at least turn the wifi back on.

I hope this helps some folks with issues, and I wish you all the best of luck.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22290049 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:26:49 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22031640 adslgeek : It sounds like to me that there are a lot of people wishing that they hadn't upgraded - if you have the good ol' version stick to it, till everyone sorts this out properly especially when you can't downgrade ..
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Does anyone know why they didn't allow it to be downgraded? I saw in the Dlink forum the engineers are saying not to bitch about the fact that it can't be downgraded, but I haven't worked out WHY they set it so that it cant be downgraded.

Also keen to hear why the modem is saying to upgrade to a new numbering system of firmware?
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For the rest of this thread, the version 1.15 feedback is up on the Dlink forum, and the latest I had heard was this issue with 1.15 and a bunch of others mirrored this symptom:

"I have been having this problem where I can't save anything on my DGL-4500 (the router reboots upon hitting save). I am using firmware 1.15 (non-beta from the website).

After much soul searching, I found an article that suggested enabling wireless to solve the problem (this was a different router a DIR655 I think) (of course this takes a hard reset of the router, since I can't save any settings after turning off wireless).

Nevertheless, there appears to be a problem with 1.15 on the DGL-4500, after wireless is shut off, no new settings can be saved. Might be worth looking into for the firmware writers."

»forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=2107.0

I am quite curious to hear - in my NZ experience I have found the Dlink 502T and all the common ones sold here to be have heaps of problems, and be really slow and pretty poor modems overall - but this forum seemed quite supportive of them, is the 4500 (these firmware bugs aside) pretty good?

Cheers,
ADSL Geek.
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I too want to replace my old Linksys WRT54G router.
I been looking into the DIR-655, but I read the DIR-855 is the way to go but is way too expensive, so I found the DGL-4500 for $150.
Hopefully it goes smooth for me too.

So it seems everyone here runs the stock firmware not custom ?
On my Linksys I run tomato which is great, but I know tomato only works for very few modems. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21744513 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:54:04 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21668916 Abiosis : After review/compare with DIR655/DIR825...

just ordered mine (DGL4500) to replace my old Linksys wireless router...

hope everything go smooth while setting it up...

one quick Question...

if it comes with 1.02 firmware...

will I stay with it or update to the latest 1.15 firmware? due to the issues recently?
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v1.13 would randomly not recognise forwarded ports and therefore would not allow me to connect to servers for online gaming. So far v1.15 has fixed this issue for me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21459051 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:46 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21383943 aaronwt : I see a new firmware was added. v1.13 but all it adds is

"¤ Added SharePort

Please download the SharePort Utility and see the SharePort manual before use.
(Scroll down to see download links)"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21383943 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:39:22 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21383940 aaronwt :

said by xBuTcHeRx :

The 1.12 update worked fine for me, but I still have the same issue, my gaming config does not work, every time I save the gaming settings for my xbox Live IP address, it never connects online.

+1]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21383940 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:38:41 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326671 anon : Has any one else been experiencing sporadic behavior from this device? I bought it because of the Gamefuel feature however UPnP works only sporadically and I have to reboot the stupid thing to get the uPnP to start working again. On the other hand my Linksys RV016 never had this many issues with uPnP. Anyone else here having issues?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21326671 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:19:50 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936096 anon : I finally one some of my older configurations to load into the 1.12 firmware. I used Internet Explorer instead of Firefox, but I don't think that was the issue. I had made several "tweaks" to the configuration over the past few weeks that were not in the older configuration that loaded, most notably was the 63-character Pre-Shared key. Perhaps it was too long to fit in the configuration file and therefore could not be reloaded. I don't know, but most people would not run into this issue because they don't use long random keys. If you want to give it a try, Steve Gibson has a password generator here: »https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm

Other "tweaks" that were not in the configuration file that loaded properly:
1. primary and secondary DNS servers set to the OpenDNS servers
2. an application rule for BitTorrent
3. connection type set to Cable or Other Broadband instead of Auto-detect
4. us.pool.ntp.org set as the time server
5. email settings configured to send logs to me
6. a "daily" schedule from 12:01 am to 12:10 am on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat

I don't know what prevented the configuration from loading, but I'm glad I've got it running for now. Perhaps D-Link will look into this more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20936096 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:22:33 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20924271 anon : Looks like I'm going to wait for ANOTHER patched firmware. These guys are out of control.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20924271 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:35:23 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20923463 anon : The 1.12 update worked fine for me, but I still have the same issue, my gaming config does not work, every time I save the gaming settings for my xbox Live IP address, it never connects online.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20923463 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:56:35 EDT DON'T UPGRADE TO THE 1.12 FIRMWARE!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921464 anon : DON'T UPGRADE TO THE 1.12 FIRMWARE!!!

I upgraded to 1.12 from 1.11 Beta. I saved my very intricate configuration before upgrading to 1.12. The upgrade went fine and wiped out my config. No problem, it warned me prior to the upgrade and I have my backup to go back to. I even have a couple copies of it. Well guess what, the configuration load FAILED!!!

Restore Invalid
The restored configuration file is not correct. You may have restored a file that is not intended for this device,
or the restored file may be corrupted.
Try the restore again with valid restore configuration file.
Please press the button below to continue configuring the router.

So I try to reload the 1.11 Beta firmware. It FAILED TOO!!!

Upload Failed
The uploaded firmware file may not be correct. You may have uploaded a file that is not intended for this device, or the uploaded file may be corrupted.
If the uploaded file is correct, it is possible that the device may be too busy to properly receive it right now.
In this case, please try the upload again. It is also possible that you are logged in as a 'user' instead of an
'admin' - only administrators can upload new firmware.
The Gateway will not be reprogrammed.

Needless to say, I got what I deserved. I thought they had actually fixed the issues since 1.11 Beta worked well for me. Not I can't even go back to what I had working without a lot of tweaking from a default configuration.

I'm about to throw my 4500 and every other D-Link product out the door and go back to my Linksys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20921464 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:22:13 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20918158 DPain : Firmware 1.12 is also now up on the DGL4500 main page »support.dlink.com/products/view.···GL-4500#
Looks like you can now downgrade to previous firmware builds,but for some reason not 1.02 hmm...

¤ Fixed upgrade FW, lose mac address and prevent downgrade to 1.11, 1.10 and 1.03.
¤ Follow Wi-Fi Cerits. N only has HT40 mode.
¤ MAC Address Filtering Fix.
¤ Wireless Schedule ADD tab change to "Add Schedule"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20918158 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:25:33 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20917101 anon : Please do.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20917101 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:57:39 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20917122 anon : New 1.12 firmware update available for download on the FTP site. Its not a beta so I think this might have fixed many issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20917122 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:35:40 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20908803 Reinvent3d : They pulled it because they are working on a new FW and a final release. There of course were still some errors in 1.11 B02, but if you'd like it, send me a PM and i'll send it to you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20908803 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:39:45 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20905900 anon : Does anyone know why they pulled the 1.11 beta off their FTP site? Its not their anymore, so is D-link going to fix this issue anytime soon?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20905900 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:45:16 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20899701 rsmith7 : You will not be able to downgrade from 1.10 or 1.11.

Go to the dlink forum page »forums.dlink.com/index.php?board=167.0 to read more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20899701 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:22:41 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20896153 Reinvent3d :

said by MLGTWISTED

said by BLUNTED 1

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Just wait because it is still a beta and you don't know what can happen.

Some people mentioned you might not be able to downgrade firmware due to DNS issues, which could have also been patched via router firmware. Again, that was only speculation...

But, I don't believe that was it. I'm sure someone just really messed up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20896153 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:59:52 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20896003 BLUNTED 1 : Dlink always had messed up firmware most of the time
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said by BLUNTED 1

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Just wait because it is still a beta and you don't know what can happen.

Do you know if D-LINK are actually planning on ever releasing final version?

We've had 1.02, aren't all other firmware updates beta's? Was 1.03 ever actually taken from beta to full release?
If not, are 1.03, 1.10 and 1.11 similar versions of each other?

I do however remember switching to 1.03 and you could switch back to 1.02, I don't understand why you can't on the new beta's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20895994 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:48:46 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20895195 BLUNTED 1 : Just wait because it is still a beta and you don't know what can happen.
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said by Reinvent3d

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you cant

I'm still tempted to try because many have said 1.11 is working fine.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20893847 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:44:38 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20893404 anon : I just hope they find a way to roll back to the 1.02, I still seem to have issues on the beta firmware 1.11, just like on the 1.10. Please D-Link fix this!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20893404 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:16:48 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891846 anon : "Because I am tempted to try it, if you upgrade the firmware can you downgrade with this new firmware?"

No. As I stated in my previous post, you still cannot load previous firmware (including 1.10 actually, i misstated the version). It will only allow loading of 1.11.

"I know 1.10 you couldn't whats the deal here?"

Same deal.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891846 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:16:41 EDT 1.11 Beta - "Latest firmware version 160.04 is available" in log http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20893206 anon : This isn't a huge issue, but the logs on my DGL-4500 (running the 1.11 beta firmware) still tell me there is a newer firmware available:

[INFO] Sat Aug 02 05:08:10 2008 Latest firmware version 160.04 is available
[INFO] Sat Aug 02 05:08:10 2008 Firmware upgrade server wrpd.dlink.com.tw is at IP address 210.242.32.129
[INFO] Sat Aug 02 05:08:09 2008 Time synchronized
[INFO] Fri Aug 01 21:03:39 2008 Requesting time from 69.31.13.210
[INFO] Fri Aug 01 21:03:39 2008 Time server us.pool.ntp.org is at IP address 69.31.13.210

This message is approximately 20 lines from the beginning of the log.

Previously it said, "[INFO] Fri Aug 01 20:51:23 2008 Latest firmware version 10.20 is available", so it is definitely getting this information from somewhere (wrpd.dlink.com.tw).

Has anyone else seen this?

I haven't tried downloading it because of the issues I had with 1.10 and because it doesn't seem right that it should jump from 1.11 to 160.04.

Other than this, I'm not having any noticeable issues with 1.11 Beta.

I use my older Linksys WRT-54G (v5 with DD-WRT v24 firmware) to connect to the DGL-4500 and form a wireless bridge. I do this so I don't have to run an Ethernet cable across the apartment and have Internet access at my workbench. This still works great so I'm quite happy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20893206 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:09:12 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891588 Reinvent3d :

said by MLGTWISTED

said by Internet Expert :

said by PosterDude :

Still wont allow loading of prior (to 1.10) firmware...

Still has broken UPnP...

Still has virtually ever other issue 1.10 has..

Essentially, as far as I can tell, the only thing "fixed" from 1.10, is the WAN/LAN encoded MAC address issue...

Absurd...

you cant]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891588 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:38:22 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891541 MLGTWISTED :

said by Internet Expert :

Are you saying that the 1.11 firmware is basically perfect? Because I am tempted to try it, if you upgrade the firmware can you downgrade with this new firmware? I know 1.10 you couldn't whats the deal here?

If you can go back to another firmware I will try it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891541 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:23:18 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891224 No_Strings : A favor, please:

So that we can get good information out there and avoid "does too" "does not" arguments, please include specifics in any trouble posts. Give a description of the symptom, the environment, any actions you took to remedy and if flashing back corrected it. "Feature ABC is broken" isn't very helpful.

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891224 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:52:30 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891020 anon :

Broken UPnP? LOL. So i guess people are still blaming the firmware for lack of understanding. There are a few small issues that was in 1.10 guys...the mac address bug, mac filtering messed up, and thats it. Learn to operate the piece of hardware and not blame the software...i promise you, it will be more rewarding for you in the end. I have absolutely no issue running the beta firmware on a full house full of comps, and game consoles..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20891020 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:52:17 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20890748 anon : Still wont allow loading of prior (to 1.10) firmware...

Still has broken UPnP...

Still has virtually ever other issue 1.10 has..

Essentially, as far as I can tell, the only thing "fixed" from 1.10, is the WAN/LAN encoded MAC address issue...

Absurd...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20890748 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:39:06 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20890344 anon : Upgraded to the new firmware and haven't had any problems so far...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20890344 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:42:28 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20888261 rsmith7 : Here are the release notes on this beta.

Release Notes:
DGL-4500 release notes history.
====================================================

V 1.11, build 02, 2008/07/31
- Fixed upgrade FW, lose mac address
- Fixed WPS issue: when wep can set share key ,in wi-fi protected setup enable can't checked
- Add channel bandwidth "40MHz" when set 802.11 mode to 11n only
- Fixed Update FW error,mac address value shouldn't change]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20888261 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:05:00 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887547 MLGTWISTED : So now the mac has been fixed, how is general performance? Gaming, streaming and what not?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20887547 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:04:13 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886840 Reinvent3d : »forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=2033.0

And, with the whole log thing, I don't see that at all in mine.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886840 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:43:30 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886765 anon : Can someone give me the link for the firmware beta?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886765 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:35:21 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886619 anon : I put the 1.11 Beta firmware on. It seems to work better than 1.10 in that the MAC address is now correct.

On thing I did notice in the logs:
[INFO] Fri Aug 01 20:51:23 2008 Latest firmware version 10.20 is available

I believe DLINK has made another mistake. I'm sure they mean 1.10 instead of 10.20 being available.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20886619 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:20:36 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883129 anon : FYI....

D-Link has just came out with Beta 1.11 . This code is on their FTP site and is suppose to correct the mac address issue as well as others....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20883129 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:53:37 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881742 Reinvent3d : Flashed to it, and it fixed the MAC address problem...however, I'd feel much safer if I was able to go back to 1.02...which is kind of safe for me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881742 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:11:29 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881555 anon : seems to work ok so far, my mac address filtering is working.

It didn't like my 103 settings backup for some reason. It loaded it but would't pppoe connect to my ISP. I loaded the one I made for 1.11 that I made from 1.10 upgrade and it worked fine.

So using 1.10 setting and putting in my MAC's seems to be fine.

Hopefully no gremlins pop up in this beta.

But so far, first impressions are good.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881555 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:58:26 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881398 MLGTWISTED :

said by sameprob :

111 beta is out on the ftp..wish me luck

Good luck, I hope you don't need it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881398 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:02:08 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881314 anon : 111 beta is out on the ftp..wish me luck]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20881314 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:20 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880689 anon : What the problem seems to be with the mac address filtering is the deny address works, but not the allow. I tried to be sneaky and add all but one of my computers to the deny list, which actually added computers to the list and then switch from deny to allow, but that didn't work either. It managed to deny ALL of the computers.
Anyways, I hope they get a new firmware out soon...I wonder whose genius idea it was to not allow a roll-back to 1.02....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20880689 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:55:56 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20879937 anon : Does sound odd with all the additional ailments being listed. My main problem is the mac issue. I would reconfigure my router and then get to mac filtering. When I tried to add my computer to the list it would just freeze my router. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20879937 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:09:41 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20873420 anon : dead ports and slow internet? ya i dont think that the firmware is the problem. I have been using the 1.10 firmware since it came out and aside from the mac address bug (which affects nothing else but having to look at a mac address composed of all numbers), is perfectly fine. Weak wireless signal and packet loss? Might try to reflash it, because this firmware just simply isnt the cause of all your ailments...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20873420 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:40:22 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20873095 anon : Anybody know why they would prevent you from rolling back to 1.02? Been a week since my router told me to update and still no fix. No calls/emails back from D-Link either. I really would prefer not to have a refurbished replacement so hopefully they get the update out soon. As everybody has already said, I agree it's insane that this version of firmware passed testing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20873095 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:40:49 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870437 Reinvent3d : The router has started failing a bit since I've loaded 1.10 on it. That's pretty bad. I really moved back to the DGL-4300, and I loaded on the 1.8 FW, since I have a lot of wireless clients. And hopefully it'll last me a bit.

The 4500 is failing with some packet loss, and time outs, as well as LAN ports failing. I'm not sure what's up. But, it's just not good at all.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870437 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:21:05 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870158 anon : Well the firmware 1.10 has screwed my router, it use to work so much better, and now my wireless signal has weakened, and my wired internet streaming has slowed down, and now that I know that it was pulled from the website, I hope they fix this issue as soon as possible.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20870158 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:04:33 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20868400 anon : Adding my two bits here...

I have to say I am shocked that D-link would not have found this in its testing before release. Makes me think twice about buying anymore of there products.

In my case I had router set to notify me when a new firmware release was available. So a few days after its release I get messages from the router saying UPDATE ME. I had put over a months worth of settings into it and was starting to enjoy some of the nice tasty bits that make the GamerLounge unique. I was smart enough to save all my settings with the nice built in settings saver. Only issue is that it seems this 1.02 file is not compatible with 1.10 firmware. Good testing DLINK!

My home network is in shambles now. Nothing works. And my life revolves around computers. Feel like I am living it the stone age having to hack and slash my way to my devices.

GamerLounge ... no it’s a GamesNightmare DGL-4500]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20868400 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:07:42 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20864138 MLGTWISTED : I hope your right, I'd love to see a fix rolled out, if its good I might try it out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20864138 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:29:01 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862752 Reinvent3d : One of the moderators and tech support guys on the official DLink forums mentioned they would have new code for the DGL-4500 as early as this week. So, maybe expect it next week at the earliest.

Yeah, and if they sent you a replacement with 1.10 loaded on, you really need to get it escalated to level 3.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862752 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:45:03 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862504 anon : DEFINATELY DO NOT upgrade to this excuse of a firmware. I found the issues with it unfortunately the day it was released. After the typical "it must be something you have done", and after numerous comical attempts of the tech trying to walk me through going back to 1.02 (like I didnt try that right off the bat). I was informed they would ship me a new replacement with the 1.02 firmware. Imagine my surprise (or lack there of) when the "new" (refurb)replacement came in with 1.10 loaded on it....especially since they pulled 1.10 from their website. Now I am trying to get one of these damn things shipped back to them...I would much rather keep mine instead of a refurb they sent....Good luck getting through to them as well...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20862504 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:53:31 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20851183 MLGTWISTED : I personally think its a disgrace, they should have had a fix for this in about 2 days. I didn't upgrade, but I do feel for the people that have a great router with terrible software to run it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20851183 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:51:23 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20848868 anon : after much crying and whining with dlink tech support about this issue they offered to RMA my 4500 and send me a new one.

I refused as there should be a fix before it would come back from RMA and that I just wanted some satisfaction. My request was then that whomever let 1.10 be released to the public should get a stern spanking.

they are looking into it]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20848868 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:42:32 EDT Great News!!! - Conflict between 1.10 FW and Avast! AV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20845026 anon : Great news!!! I found this on Avast's website:

»avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-r···ory.html

Version 4.8.1229
July 23, 2008

* Web Shield: solved compatibility problems with Opera browser
* Web Shield: solved problems with some D-Link router devices

I loaded the update and now I can see the embedded web pages just as quickly as before in Firefox 3.0.1.

This doesn't fix the MAC address issue, but it is a step in the right direction.

I hope this helps someone out there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20845026 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:34:55 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20843716 Reinvent3d : LCD still works fine here.

I originally got a 4500 because my 4300 had a bad flash, and I just found out how to reflash it properly. Works fine now with 1.7 FW. So, now I'm thinking about replacing it permanently until they can get the 4500 working well.

I'm not sure which i want to use at this point, because i'm so very disappointed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20843716 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:20:34 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20843270 raiderrick : Has anybody else had any issues with the lcd screen also not working after upgrading firmware?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20843270 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:14:19 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20842940 rjs25 : D-Link pulled the firmware from there site. In the D-Link forums they have posted.

We pulled the 1.10 code because of issues reported here and in our internal CRM database. We are working diligently on a correction for those that upgraded and can no longer use MAC filtering or are experiencing other firmware related issues. We apologize for this inconvenience.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20842940 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:21:25 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20842110 BLUNTED 1 : :uhh: :mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20842110 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:50:14 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841889 MPDamon : Just saw this on their site.

Attention: Once you upgrade to firmware 1.10, you will not be able to downgrade to previous firmwares.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841889 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:14:05 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841062 MPDamon :

said by PosterDude :

Also, as a previous poster mentioned, the new firmware doesn't recognize and therefore wont upload older firmware versions. The "super hard reset" firmware upload method (for D-Link gateways in general) probably works, I just haven't had the time (or inclination yet) to test it out (I will soon though).

If the metod you are referring to is loading the router back up with the reset button held it doesn't seem to work with this device. I tried it a few differen't ways with no luck. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20841062 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:45:51 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20837827 MPDamon : Well that stinks. I should have found this before upgrading. The 1.10 killed my working psp to ps3 remote play over the internet function. Now my PS3 turns itself on by itself probably because of the mac address issues.

Also before I saw this thread I also emailed D-Link asking how I could go back. I'll be calling here in a few minutes as I'm more mad after reading this thread. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20837827 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:13:38 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20837141 anon : I received that email this morning that 1.10 was out so I upgraded. My MAC address changed as well but to something different than what you see. I also experience slow webpage load times compared to 1.02 as well as the inability to filter by MAC address. Hopefully they remedy this problem soon. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20837141 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:02:49 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20834024 anon : I emailed them when it first happened. They sent me back the typical it must be something you did reply and said they would pass it along to the powers that deal with that crap.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20834024 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:34:26 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20833548 anon : I'm glad I'm not the only one having issues with 1.10.

I'm having the following issues:
1. The embedded web server in the router is EXTREMELY slow in both Firefox and IE, while web pages from the Internet (not built into the router) load at a normal speeds.

I've tried another computer, other browsers, turning off pop-up blockers, rebooting the router, completely powering off and disconnecting it, reverting to factory defaults, downgrading the firmware, reinstalling 1.10 from a fresh download, etc... and no luck at clearing this up.
2. I had issues with MAC address filtering but I have not tried it again because of issue #1.
3. I am unable to revert back to 1.02.

I have not checked to see if the MAC address has changed. Perhaps 1.10 was released with generic MAC addresses embedded in the firmware. This could be a mess to resolve for D-Link. It may require users to change their MAC address themselves before/after updating to a fixed firmware.

I contacted D-Link technical support earlier today (7-22-08) via email, but have not heard back yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20833548 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:08:26 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829992 anon : I would avoid this firmware. MAC address filtering no longer works for me after upgrading to the 1.10 firmware.

I hope they have a fix soon or someone figures out a way to roll back the firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20829992 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:47:19 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817494 anon : »ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dgl4500/firmware/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817494 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:43:34 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817392 MLGTWISTED : People keep talking about 1.03, is this another beta firmware or what? Is it better than 1.02 and where do I get it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817392 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:58 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20816103 anon : I wish there was a way to go back to 1.03. Is there a trick to doing it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20816103 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:38:35 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20815287 Reinvent3d : I also just want to say that it's not worth the upgrade, because I just feel it's not as fast as 1.03. Webpages don't load as quickly, even when partially cached.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20815287 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:03:37 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20813639 morpheus6d9 : wow good thing i checked this forum before i upgraded the firmware i got a email from my router telling a update came out close call ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20813639 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:18:14 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20812633 MLGTWISTED :

said by Reinvent3d

:

It's hard to really tell if it really is an official firmware release. This is solely because beta firmwares are listed as such. However, on the FTP, it mentions no such thing. Also, it appears on the support site, but again...not on the main page for the firmware for games.dlink.com site.

So, at this point...it's all up in the air.

I'm able to get online with the router, but it's not good at all, that the MAC address is so unbelievably fubar'd.

A good rule of thumb applies here...if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Also, if you notice...they have pulled it from the site, however it still exists on the FTP.

Just stay away from it. I'm hoping they can fix this, otherwise I'm going to be VERY unhappy.

I have also looked on there games.dlink.com and they don't list the firmware yet, which makes me wonder about its state, beta or full release.

You are also right, if it ain't broken don't fix it, because I have all performance I need form 1.02 firmware. I am however one of those people that likes to keep up with firmware updates for all my equipment, but it looks as though I will just wait for a more stable upgrade.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20812633 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:49:05 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20812075 Reinvent3d : It's hard to really tell if it really is an official firmware release. This is solely because beta firmwares are listed as such. However, on the FTP, it mentions no such thing. Also, it appears on the support site, but again...not on the main page for the firmware for games.dlink.com site.

So, at this point...it's all up in the air.

I'm able to get online with the router, but it's not good at all, that the MAC address is so unbelievably fubar'd.

A good rule of thumb applies here...if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Also, if you notice...they have pulled it from the site, however it still exists on the FTP.

Just stay away from it. I'm hoping they can fix this, otherwise I'm going to be VERY unhappy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20812075 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:41:30 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20811886 MLGTWISTED : Is this an official Firmware or a Beta release? Because I'm suprised that D-link would release a firmware that causes so issues. I absolutely refuse to update, I was tempted last night but after hearing some more, it ain't happening.

I love D-link routers but there firmware's seem to detroy router's, 4100, 4300 and now 4500 as prime examples.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20811886 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:03:04 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20811401 No_Strings : Someone did. ;)

Ping me when it needs to come down.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20811401 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:19:40 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20810915 anon : Someone should sticky a warning for this firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20810915 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:48:45 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20810451 anon : As a previous poster noticed, it changes the WAN and LAN MAC addresses to 00:03:64:00:01:23 and 00:03:64:00:01:24 respectively. This is a bug and problem in several ways, including the fact that Windows (and its different components, including the UPnP IGD functionality for example) and other (especially security/LAN configuration) software see the gateway as an entirely new/different device (and therefore the PC is on a "new network), and reset/reconfigure/configure accordingly (or ask the user to reset/reconfigure/configure anew). This is perhaps the biggest bug in the new firmware, and the most significant reason to not recommend it.

Its UPnP implementation is broken somewhat. Most likely because of the changed MAC Address, Windows' detects the 4500 as a "new" UPnP device, and creates a new connectivity icon in My Network Places (the pre-existing one wont work). Furthermore, the Network Connections UPnP IGD connection icon never appears (a pre-existing one will somewhat work, until the PC is rebooted/network reset), no matter what UPnP settings are used in the configuration.

Additionally, clicking on the Status/Wish Sessions link in the gateway configuration, results in...nothing (with WISH disabled). Nothing happens. I cant recall the behavior of this before, so I can't compare it to previous versions of the firmware (notwithstanding the issue of reverting to prior firmware in this version). However, even if WISH is disabled, it should at least show a page stating that ("WISH is currently disabled" etc). Enabling WISH enables this link/page. I also tested this poor/dumbass design choice (assuming its intentional) by disabling wireless, and, sure enough, both the wireless status page and the wish status page, are inaccessible (nothing happens when you click on their respective links). Really poor design choice/bug.

Also, as a previous poster mentioned, the new firmware doesn't recognize and therefore wont upload older firmware versions. The "super hard reset" firmware upload method (for D-Link gateways in general) probably works, I just haven't had the time (or inclination yet) to test it out (I will soon though).

Finally, I noticed that when i first accessed the gateway configuration pages in IE7 after upgrading to this firmware version, it popped up "warning bar" message about "this site requires MSXML 5.0..." etc etc. Someone at D-Link might want to check the fact that IE7 does not pre-approve MSXML 5.0 as "safe", thus requiring manual user approval, and to therefore use 4.0 or 6.0 instead.

Those are my initial observations in the first day or two, I'll post back with more (if there is more) later..

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20810451 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:49:49 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20809889 MLGTWISTED : For those of you have connected back, how is the firmware? Is it worth switching from 1.02?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20809889 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:51:03 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20809672 anon : I have the same problem as above...and the fact that I can't go back to 1.03 makes it worse...

I ended up turning off my wireless till a fix comes out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20809672 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:48:50 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804360 BLUNTED 1 : I had the same thing when I tried to go back to an older firmware.
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»www.gamevee.com/user/Vyrax/videos]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804360 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:02:44 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804356 Reinvent3d : The firmware seems stable, and I get less errors via Wireless with my 3945 ABG, however...just that one quirk with the MAC address is very discerning.

I'm glad it finally made sense to you.

It's even worse now that I can't flash back to an older firmware such as 1.02 or 1.03. It gives me an error and says it's incompatible.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804356 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:00:14 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804353 BLUNTED 1 : I got ya :D Too much Red wine is talking for me :p

My Fios isn't PPPOE its DHCP and the only the older installs of Fios have PPPOE as far as I know and all the new installs should be DHCP.
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»www.gamevee.com/user/Vyrax/videos]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804353 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:54:35 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804351 Reinvent3d : Okay, you still aren't getting it...

After upgrading the firmware, it physically changed the MAC address. It's an invalid address, hence why I had to manually change it to what was on the sticker, on the bottom of the router.

It set it to what I had posted up above...

I manually changed it where you can clone the address...in the WAN settings.

Let me know if that finally makes sense to you. And you should try out the firmware also. It might play nicer with PPPoE and FiOS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804351 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:49:37 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804349 BLUNTED 1 : I can change my address over and over and it connects after I reset my modem. Try putting this MAC Address and see if it works then

00:1B:41:1B:8F:46
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»www.gamevee.com/user/Vyrax/videos]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804349 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:47:18 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804335 Reinvent3d : Bud, no..

The MAC address on the ROUTER physically changed. It's a completely invalid MAC address. Therefore, it could not connect.

WAN:
MAC Address : 00:03:64:00:01:23
LAN:
MAC Address : 00:03:64:00:01:24

That's what it said. It did NOT work. Go try it out for yourself. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804335 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:36:15 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804329 BLUNTED 1 : Since your MAC address changed all you have to do is reset your cable modem. Just unplug your router and cable modem and wait about 1 minute then plug the cable modem back in and wait till it is connected then plug in the router and it should work.

Just so you know every time you change the Mac Address or use a new router you always have to reset the modem. The firmware is most likely fine.
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»www.gamevee.com/user/Vyrax/videos]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804329 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:29:29 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804295 Reinvent3d : Nice find, thanks dude. Hopefully there's other small minor improvements also. I'm coming form 1.03 right now.

Edit: Just tried it out. Seemed to change the MAC address, and therefore the Cable modem couldnt establish a connection. I suggest you don't use this firmware!

I tried reverting my router back to 1.03, but it said it was incompatible. I'm not sure what I'm going to do now! But, don't use this firmware!

It doesn't accept either the old firmwares or anything.

I fixed my connection by simply copying the MAC address into the Network settings. And it seems to work then. But nothing else after that. Kind of disappointed in this. I really hope they can come up with a fix for it, cause this is very very unacceptable. Firmwares that they release should NOT be bricking routers like this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20804295 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:33:53 EDT Re: DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20803990 pleekmo : Thanks! I suppose it's also on their FTP site. Yep! It is.
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Proud member of the Free Omelas Liberation Front.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20803990 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:11:46 EDT DGL-4500 NEW Firmware 1.10 Released http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20802186 anon : »support.dlink.com/products/view.···L%2D4500

¤ Fixed TKIP/WEP encryption issue with DWA-160A1.
¤ Fixed AR9160 MB8x WEP 11g/11b issue.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20802186 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:43:01 EDT