D-link 604 router problem with DSL

[elkinm]

I just purchased the D-link router for my DSL connection and although it works, it is rxtremely slow. The problem is mostly in latencey to open a new page or file. One it succeds it downloads at full speed but the latency is unbarable. I had to disconect the router an conct direclty to the system to be able to post this message. I have already upgraded the firmware to 2.0 without any effect and I also upgraded the firmware on my DSL modem (5360-23 which has problems with 10 mb networks but the firmware should fix it.

Did I just get a bad router? or is there something I can do to speed it up. It is connected to two computers one with Win XP and one with 98 and I used ICS for internet on both.

Thanks

 

[JackMDS]

You have a Router, why do you use ICS?

Concerning DSL.

If you installed the DSL, directly to your computer you have already ID, and PassWord (write them down).

Start Internet browser, and make sure that the option menu is set to connect through LAN (the original DSL is installed as a Dialup).

Log on to the Router, in the PPPOE menu type username and password. Make sure PPPOE is checked. Set the router to obtain IP automatically (unless you have a static account).

As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch them off, when you switch them on again, it will take a minute, and the Router will automatically will connect to the DSL ISP.

You can uninstall WINPOET and Netscape (or whatever software they dished you).
Or you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another DialUp connection, in the Browser).

The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.

Working through the Router should yield faster smoother Internet connection.

For general info:

AT - FAQ: The Basic Options to Share Internet Connection (Internet Sharing 101)

AT - FAQ: Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?


Optimizing for DSL:

Download DrTCP: <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dslre
ports.com/front/DRTCP019.exe">http://www.dslreports.com/front/DRTCP019.exe</a>

Run the proggie, it will show the current settings of TCP/IP parameters. Write them down.

You can change any variable that you want, click Apply, and reboot the computer, if no good; you can always change to your original values.

Example for good values:

Tcp Receive - 255552

Window Scaling - Yes

Time Stamping - No

Selective Acks - Yes

Path MTU Discovery - Yes.

Black Hole - NO

Max Duplicate - 2

TTL - 64

MaxMTU ? 1492 for DSL.

 

[elkinm]

Thanks, I did all of these router settings, and yet it is still slow. It is slow such that when I click on a link, the new page may take minutes to load if ever. I called D-link tech support and they said that they released the 20fbeta firmware specificaly to fix some PPPoE problems but even with the new firmware it is still just as slow.

I swiched back to XP ICS and I connected the router from the ICS to my other computer to simply test it's dynamic IP capability without PPPoE. Everythig seems fine with just one problem. You clone the MAC address and set for dynamic IP on the same router page and it always gives me an Invalid MAC address error.

The tech support guy said that since the router is so new it has bugs and they are working on new firmware to fix them. My new question is does it make sence to keep this router or should I return it and wait for good firmware to be released.

Thanks

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Try 704 or old 704P.

They have
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.1p Priority Queue
while 604 doesn't.

new 704P (new chassis like the wireless model) is like 604 without the above and no RS-232 port.

 

[elkinm]

Already got a 704 on a different network with cable modem and it has worked for a year without a hitch. Anybody know where I can get one of these old routers for a good price?

 

[Kingofcomputer]

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10313240&hdwt=30704&loc=101
Buy.com has 704P for $53.66.
The picture shows the old 704P, but I'm not sure if it's still the old model.