DI-524 Wireless Drops problem solved!....for me atleast

Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
10 seconds.

so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
"Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
that the router was blocking was this:

Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*

SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
firewall im not goin to worry about it.

Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
out, please dont flame me.

ttfn

That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
that is wireless?

I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol

later,
dave
DI-524


"Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> 10 seconds.
>
> so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> that the router was blocking was this:
>
> Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
>
> SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> firewall im not goin to worry about it.
>
> Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> out, please dont flame me.
>
> ttfn

Its a new router, and ya its a stupid rule if you ask me. Im using the
1.05 firmware and the firwall was set with the rule ativated. I coudnt
edit the rule so i had to create the new one.

Ive got my PC and laptop hooked to my dlink. (Laptop is wireless)

Now Im not 100% sure if that wonkey rule I made solved the routers
signal drop problems. I notice now that every min or two my signal
strength goes to 0 and then comes back again. Poping up that nice
windows 'new connection bubble'. But I do know that my router log
files are not reporting dropped packets and Im able to stay loged into
MSN messenger. Before i set the rule i couldnt stay on for more than
3 min before it disconected.

hope that clears it up

Regards

Matt


"dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message news:<zXekd.27680$(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
> Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
> Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
> that is wireless?
>
> I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol
>
> later,
> dave
> DI-524
>
>
> "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> > my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> > if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> > 10 seconds.
> >
> > so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> > packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> > "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> > that the router was blocking was this:
> >
> > Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
> >
> > SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> > allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> > drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> > leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> > firewall im not goin to worry about it.
> >
> > Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> > out, please dont flame me.
> >
> > ttfn

you might want to update and run your virus checker and a spyware
eliminator.

"Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> Its a new router, and ya its a stupid rule if you ask me. Im using the
> 1.05 firmware and the firwall was set with the rule ativated. I coudnt
> edit the rule so i had to create the new one.
>
> Ive got my PC and laptop hooked to my dlink. (Laptop is wireless)
>
> Now Im not 100% sure if that wonkey rule I made solved the routers
> signal drop problems. I notice now that every min or two my signal
> strength goes to 0 and then comes back again. Poping up that nice
> windows 'new connection bubble'. But I do know that my router log
> files are not reporting dropped packets and Im able to stay loged into
> MSN messenger. Before i set the rule i couldnt stay on for more than
> 3 min before it disconected.
>
> hope that clears it up
>
> Regards
>
> Matt
>
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
news:<zXekd.27680$(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> > That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
> > Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
> > Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
> > that is wireless?
> >
> > I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol
> >
> > later,
> > dave
> > DI-524
> >
> >
> > "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > > Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> > > my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> > > if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> > > 10 seconds.
> > >
> > > so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> > > packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> > > "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> > > that the router was blocking was this:
> > >
> > > Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
> > >
> > > SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> > > allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> > > drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> > > leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> > > firewall im not goin to worry about it.
> > >
> > > Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> > > out, please dont flame me.
> > >
> > > ttfn

My virus checker is updated daily and i check my system every week.
How would that effect my droped packets? not too sure i understand
what u mean.


"bumtracks" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<Jlnkd.4992$9u2.3596@trnddc01>...
> you might want to update and run your virus checker and a spyware
> eliminator.
>
> "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > Its a new router, and ya its a stupid rule if you ask me. Im using the
> > 1.05 firmware and the firwall was set with the rule ativated. I coudnt
> > edit the rule so i had to create the new one.
> >
> > Ive got my PC and laptop hooked to my dlink. (Laptop is wireless)
> >
> > Now Im not 100% sure if that wonkey rule I made solved the routers
> > signal drop problems. I notice now that every min or two my signal
> > strength goes to 0 and then comes back again. Poping up that nice
> > windows 'new connection bubble'. But I do know that my router log
> > files are not reporting dropped packets and Im able to stay loged into
> > MSN messenger. Before i set the rule i couldnt stay on for more than
> > 3 min before it disconected.
> >
> > hope that clears it up
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
> > "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:<zXekd.27680$(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> > > That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
> > > Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
> > > Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
> > > that is wireless?
> > >
> > > I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol
> > >
> > > later,
> > > dave
> > > DI-524
> > >
> > >
> > > "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > > > Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> > > > my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> > > > if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> > > > 10 seconds.
> > > >
> > > > so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> > > > packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> > > > "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> > > > that the router was blocking was this:
> > > >
> > > > Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
> > > >
> > > > SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> > > > allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> > > > drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> > > > leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> > > > firewall im not goin to worry about it.
> > > >
> > > > Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> > > > out, please dont flame me.
> > > >
> > > > ttfn

So it is a wireless problem and the PC is fine?

Are you sure that the router is not placed close to something that might be
sending wireless signals out also?
Or a cordless phone, microwave, or ???

Could be a defective router and maybe you should try a new one?
Maybe a defective adapter in the laptop? Is it also a D-Link 802.11G style?

When I first got mine I had to change the settings in one area (drop from
100,000 to 10,000 I think) to allow it to communicate to my Speedstream DSL
router or my plain DSL router. I will have to dig up that info and post it
here. :-)

just thinking out loud.
later,
dave
DI-524 working well so far.


"Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> Its a new router, and ya its a stupid rule if you ask me. Im using the
> 1.05 firmware and the firwall was set with the rule ativated. I coudnt
> edit the rule so i had to create the new one.
>
> Ive got my PC and laptop hooked to my dlink. (Laptop is wireless)
>
> Now Im not 100% sure if that wonkey rule I made solved the routers
> signal drop problems. I notice now that every min or two my signal
> strength goes to 0 and then comes back again. Poping up that nice
> windows 'new connection bubble'. But I do know that my router log
> files are not reporting dropped packets and Im able to stay loged into
> MSN messenger. Before i set the rule i couldnt stay on for more than
> 3 min before it disconected.
>
> hope that clears it up
>
> Regards
>
> Matt
>
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
news:<zXekd.27680$(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> > That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
> > Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
> > Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
> > that is wireless?
> >
> > I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol
> >
> > later,
> > dave
> > DI-524
> >
> >
> > "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > > Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> > > my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> > > if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> > > 10 seconds.
> > >
> > > so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> > > packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> > > "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> > > that the router was blocking was this:
> > >
> > > Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
> > >
> > > SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> > > allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> > > drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> > > leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> > > firewall im not goin to worry about it.
> > >
> > > Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> > > out, please dont flame me.
> > >
> > > ttfn

Well my router was kinda close to my monitor, so i moved it to a
different local. I also got a new directional antenna which did boost
my signal power and helped a bit. Ive read stuff about the 1.05
firmware being crap, and to switch back to 1.02. Im goin to try that
and see how it works for me.

THanks for you help though, appreciate the feedback!


"dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message news:<gP3ld.21884$(E-Mail Removed) .com>...
> So it is a wireless problem and the PC is fine?
>
> Are you sure that the router is not placed close to something that might be
> sending wireless signals out also?
> Or a cordless phone, microwave, or ???
>
> Could be a defective router and maybe you should try a new one?
> Maybe a defective adapter in the laptop? Is it also a D-Link 802.11G style?
>
> When I first got mine I had to change the settings in one area (drop from
> 100,000 to 10,000 I think) to allow it to communicate to my Speedstream DSL
> router or my plain DSL router. I will have to dig up that info and post it
> here. :-)
>
> just thinking out loud.
> later,
> dave
> DI-524 working well so far.
>
>
> "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > Its a new router, and ya its a stupid rule if you ask me. Im using the
> > 1.05 firmware and the firwall was set with the rule ativated. I coudnt
> > edit the rule so i had to create the new one.
> >
> > Ive got my PC and laptop hooked to my dlink. (Laptop is wireless)
> >
> > Now Im not 100% sure if that wonkey rule I made solved the routers
> > signal drop problems. I notice now that every min or two my signal
> > strength goes to 0 and then comes back again. Poping up that nice
> > windows 'new connection bubble'. But I do know that my router log
> > files are not reporting dropped packets and Im able to stay loged into
> > MSN messenger. Before i set the rule i couldnt stay on for more than
> > 3 min before it disconected.
> >
> > hope that clears it up
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
> > "dave AKA vwdoc1" <NO_vwdoc1_SPAM_@hotmail.com_PLEASE> wrote in message
> news:<zXekd.27680$(E-Mail Removed). com>...
> > > That sounds strange to have a rule like that.
> > > Did you originally set up this router or did you buy it used?
> > > Is this the only computer you have that uses the router, or the only one
> > > that is wireless?
> > >
> > > I know little so I ask lots of questions. lol
> > >
> > > later,
> > > dave
> > > DI-524
> > >
> > >
> > > "Matt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> > > > Okay so i've been having problems with packets being dropped between
> > > > my router and laptop, even when the signal is at 100%. It didnt matter
> > > > if my laptop was in the right next to the router, still cut your every
> > > > 10 seconds.
> > > >
> > > > so i decided to check the activity logs and it would say that the
> > > > packet got droped and all that garbage, and in the NOTE it would say
> > > > "Default Deny" So I checked my firewall settings, and the only rule
> > > > that the router was blocking was this:
> > > >
> > > > Deny Default *,* LAN,* *,*
> > > >
> > > > SO being the smart individual that i am, created an oposite rule to
> > > > allow those rules. And ever since then ive had no reports of packet
> > > > drops, and have had no problems. Now im not too sure if this rule
> > > > leaves my network open to attacks, but since i have a decent software
> > > > firewall im not goin to worry about it.
> > > >
> > > > Hopefully this helps some people, and if someone already figured this
> > > > out, please dont flame me.
> > > >
> > > > ttfn

did the v1.02 of the firmware work better for you? i just purchased th
DI-524 2 days ago and have been having the same problems: my wireles
link drops every 10 seconds or so. Also, i have another computer tha
is plugged into the 10/100 port. every half hour or so, i los
connection to the router for a couple seconds. is this happening t
anybody else? The router came with 1.05b13 so i upgraded it to 1.05.
That did not fix the problem

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i downloaded firmware v1.03 from the D-Link website and installed it.
everything is working okay now

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Sorry, i meant 1.03...but no matter anyways. I couldnt get it to work
with that patch version at all.

I've stopped having problems with my drops after i switched back to
1.05. But i think the router is touchy cause i had to update it twice
with the same file to get it to work.

Also, try looking at your log file when its online. make sure u
enable all your log types in the log setings. If your getting some
stuff saying 'dropped packet' with ur IP addi and saying 'defaut
deny'. try adding that firwall rule i posted. it seemed to fix my
probs just fine.

i also got a directional transmitter, dont know if that will help ur
setup. but maybe a bigger antenne will work.

good luck


runningman <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> did the v1.02 of the firmware work better for you? i just purchased the
> DI-524 2 days ago and have been having the same problems: my wireless
> link drops every 10 seconds or so. Also, i have another computer that
> is plugged into the 10/100 port. every half hour or so, i lose
> connection to the router for a couple seconds. is this happening to
> anybody else? The router came with 1.05b13 so i upgraded it to 1.05.
> That did not fix the problem.