ispgeek
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Re: [Info] DGL-4500 New firmware 1.21 beta
Here are the release notes for the latest flavor of dgl-4500 beta firmware. Notice there is NO mention of a fix for the dreaded 3 day router lockup nonsense.
DGL-4500 Firmware Release Notes
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Firmware: 1.21b02NA Beta
Date: 07/09/2009
1. Fixed Using wireless client to configure Access Control rules,cause DUT reboot.
2. Fixed upnp bug. The upnp port will be closed for a short time.
3. Fixed QRS issue, can't set up wireless setting.
4. Fixed Router DHCP IP range would be set 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 after running QRS.
5. Fixed WINS Server field can not be cleared by "Del" or "Back Space" key in UI Basic/Network.
6. Fix WEBUI "Firmware" page error.
Step 1 : Enable Remote Management in ADMIN page, and save settings
Step 2 : Then click "reboot later" button
Step 3 : Enable/Disable "Firmware Upgrade Notification Options" functoins, and save settings.
Step 4 : Then click "reboot later" button
Result: Can't reboot later, and appear "Error on page" message.
7. Default disable CAPTCHA
8. Fix potential security leak with CAPTCHA.
9. Fix USB LED issue about Shareport.
10. Update chklst.txt (add HW Ver and Channel list follow Chklst.txt Format for MP)
11. Fix When DCC set dns = 0.0.0.0,router don't force setting dns ip.
12. Fix Shareport HP932C with Wins 7 issue
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ispgeek
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Saint Petersburg, FL | reply to Puffnstuff
Forget the latest firmware I posted about last week. It died right at 72 hours again.... |
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RobNyc
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New York, NY | reply to Puffnstuff
How is this firmware going?
I am still waiting for something better than 1.20 so I can sell this router to somebody. |
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ispgeek
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2 edits | said by RobNyc  :How is this firmware going? I am still waiting for something better than 1.20 so I can sell this router to somebody. Failed...horribly right at 3 days. Whats worse, the so called replacement router they shipped also is failing on the wireless side on totally unrelated issues. A Dlink victims self help website is being worked on right now which will give victims of these issues help regardless of dlink router model. I expect to make the announcement and give the url in a few days if all goes well with the design. Included will be class action lawsuit information and other self help tools and links to regulatory agencies that you will need to also file complaints with. My advice is not sell that router...hold on to it because if you become one of the damaged class it will be useful as evidence.
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ranadin
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Please keep us updated on the website. I have two of this peice of crap router, and I would like nothing but to throw it at D-link's face. I know at least EIGHT people near me that bought this and suffering horribly (as we are mainly gamers who paid $150+ for this gosh darn brick) |
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ispgeek
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| No worries and trust me. Everyone will know! I'm still baffled by D-link's reponse to this and other similar incidents. Are they so smug as to think they could go business as usual and never would someone would come along and finally bust their a$$ for handling business like this? Not this time.
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ispgeek
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1 edit | reply to Puffnstuff
In the meantime...you need to do the following immediately.
1). File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org (this will get an immediate response from Dlink and replacement of your router - at least for now)
2). File a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
3). File a complaint with YOUR state's consumer affairs
4.) File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
5.) File a complaint with Rippoffreport.com
You may use the complaint text for each one (that way it saves you loads of time). Also save your paperwork and all emails, conversations, phone records...everything!
Your warranty status does NOT matter. Facts are if the firmware update that D-Link provided caused the damage they are liable to fix and/or repair the damage in a reasonable period of time. Almost 3 months is not reasonable.
Good luck and if you need any help at all let me know.
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RobNyc
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New York, NY | reply to Puffnstuff
I am so happy I went and bought the new Apple Dual-Band Airport Extreme router.. I just dont know why I didnt do it before. But still waiting for a new working firmware to put on my DGL-4500 so I can sell it. |
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tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Enfield, CT | reply to Puffnstuff
Just to let you know Geeks.com has this router dirt cheap as factory surplus
»www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid···&cpc=SCH |
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ispgeek
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said by RobNyc :I am so happy I went and bought the new Apple Dual-Band Airport Extreme router.. I just dont know why I didnt do it before. But still waiting for a new working firmware to put on my DGL-4500 so I can sell it. Why wait? Follow my instructions above and you could have your router by early next week. They so far have quickly responded to BBB complaints (about the only thing that gets their attention).
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ispgeek
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Not a chance in hell! They could be selling that router for 10 bux and I'm not interested.
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tipstir
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| said by ispgeek :Not a chance in hell! They could be selling that router for 10 bux and I'm not interested. Well just to let you know what has happen to the router. DIR-655 has one selling cheap after the factory repair. |
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ispgeek
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| said by tipstir :said by ispgeek :Not a chance in hell! They could be selling that router for 10 bux and I'm not interested. Well just to let you know what has happen to the router. DIR-655 has one selling cheap after the factory repair. Um..sorry but I don't understand what ya mean sir.. 
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Puffnstuff
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Jacksonville, FL
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| Well I got my replacement router on Monday but didn't install it and let me tell you why. For the first time my A1 is acting right and has been up over 9 days this time without any problems. I even tried loading the rtsp page that exposed problems to me in the first place when it was new and again no problem. D-link wants me to run it until it acts up so they can see how long it will stay up with 1.21b running. |
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ispgeek
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| said by Puffnstuff :Well I got my replacement router on Monday but didn't install it and let me tell you why. For the first time my A1 is acting right and has been up over 9 days this time without any problems. I even tried loading the rtsp page that exposed problems to me in the first place when it was new and again no problem. D-link wants me to run it until it acts up so they can see how long it will stay up with 1.21b running. Funny...most of us have not been so lucky. 1.21b failed right on the nose of 3 days for me and if you folllow the thread for the new firmware same for most everyone else but ONE person. What did you do differently and how is your bugger configured.
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tipstir
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said by ispgeek :Um..sorry but I don't understand what ya mean sir.. I posted the link because you can see what DLINK is doing with problem routers. First fix it and re-sell it. |
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ispgeek
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Yep...
The main difference is that when most companies refurb things then to resell..they work as new or sometimes even better. D-link on the otherhand remains crappy and gets crappier. The replacement router they sent me for my A1 has problems of it's own, now of course they won't respond to my emails (hmmm...let's see, the warranty expires this month...makes ya wonder don't it...)
That's ok..no more D-link on my networks...pulled everything in general operation out that had a D-link label on it. This included switches, routers, bridges...you name it. Two different locations under several new brands now (and all working just fine). Was expensive short term but I'm pretty sure I'll be getting all my money back soon enough 
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Puffnstuff
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| Connection Up Time : 10 Day 1 Hour 24 Min 53 Sec and right after I copied this the router froze up. I went ahead and installed the new A2 unit and put it back into its box. The A2 is running 1.12 and I'm not going to change that unless it starts acting up |
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hayabusa3303
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clubs: | anyone know the difference between the a1 and a2? any board changes? |
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ispgeek
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| said by hayabusa3303 :anyone know the difference between the a1 and a2? any board changes? D-link isn't talking about the differences. Honestly they aren't talking much at all at the moment. I suspect they are running a bit skeered. 
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