Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode in D-Link http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21734898 en Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:27:06 EDT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:27:06 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23062375 alpinemobile : Thank you. Everything went smooth. This router will have a new life.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23062375 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:59:44 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23061994 tipstir :
said by alpinemobile See Profile :

I didn't read any reviews before buying and I need port forwarding, that the trendnet original fw doesn't have.
Do I need to begin by flashing to ver 3.01 of the dlink fw and the upgrade to 3.11NA or, I can flash directly to 3.11NA?
Yes you must start with the 3.01 for this router before you can use 3.11NA. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23061994 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:11:41 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23057070 alpinemobile : I didn't read any reviews before buying and I need port forwarding, that the trendnet original fw doesn't have.
Do I need to begin by flashing to ver 3.01 of the dlink fw and the upgrade to 3.11NA or, I can flash directly to 3.11NA?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23057070 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:18:37 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052446 tipstir :

Wireless CPU is on the bottom that gets so hot you can melt a can of playdoh clay inside.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052446 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:44:54 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052427 tipstir : Best you stick with the Trendnet firmware for now as basic as it is, once you start messing around with DLINK DIR-615 firmware you have some issue to deal with on the trendnet. Mine works with the firmware from dlink for the C1 right now but there is no turning back to trendnet basic firmware. One other thing is that I would need to build a ice cooler to keep it in so it doesn't overheat those Atheros chips for switch controller, WNPU, NPU and flash are one of the worse processors to use.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23052427 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:38:42 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23046015 hnyman :
said by alpinemobile See Profile :

I wanted to be sure that I can go back to the stock trendnet firmware if anything goes wrong.
is there a way to save my current firmware?
I am not sure if there is any backup option in the current firmware. There might be. In any case, you might download the newest Trendnet firmware directly from their homepage, and you could then flash that to the device.

(If you have already flashed Dlink firmware there, then you would have to change the ID in downloaded Trendnet firmware to match the required Dlink code, so that the now "Dlink" router thinks that the firmware is correct.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23046015 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:34:37 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23043683 alpinemobile : thank you for replying.
i have a 652brp router and would like to go for the dlink firmware, and I wanted to be sure that I can go back to the stock trendnet firmware if anything goes wrong.
is there a way to save my current firmware?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23043683 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:25:12 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23033635 hnyman :
said by alpinemobile See Profile :

Can someone please repost the files that have been saved on savefile dot com, because the website is dead for like a month and it will still be.
The modified files seem to be available at least from the links provided here:
»www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.···1#245921

The "mod" process is rather simple in reality, if you would like to do it yourself. You only need a hex editor, and after downloading the original firmware from D-Link, you just need to set the ID code at the end of the firmware to match your router's current firmware's identity, so that the firmware update code in router config thinks that the firmware is for itself.

Identity codes:
Trendet 652: AP81-AR9130-RT-080609-05
Trendet 632: AP81-AR9130-RT-070614-00

D-link 615: AP81-AR9130-RT-070614-02 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23033635 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:56:55 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23031256 JTS33 : Brings back good memories. I remember doing this with a D-Link DI-524 years ago to switch to Trendnet firmware. They both used the same OEM and the internal guts were the same between the D-Link and Trendnet. Just had to use a hex editor to edit the end of the firmware file identifying the model, and recalculate the checksum with a program a user here created. Ended up switching to DI-624 firmware to gain 108mbps SuperG and it's been going strong since then.

Do D-Link and Trendnet both still use Global Sun Technology as OEM?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23031256 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:05:06 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23031162 alpinemobile : Can someone please repost the files that have been saved on savefile dot com, because the website is dead for like a month and it will still be.
Many thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23031162 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:45:50 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22912083 hnyman :
said by Anon :

How can I put this firmware on my TEW-652BRP ? It always says: Fail, system rebooting.
You have to change the "hardware ID" at the end of the firmware files so that TEW-652 thinks that the firmware is for itself.

Read e.g. thread at: »www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.···&start=0

I upgraded first to patched D-link 3.01 (which I found there in the thread) and then upgraded normally to 3.11 (as the device thought that is is a D-link box.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22912083 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:55:02 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22903230 anon : How can I put this firmware on my TEW-652BRP ? It always says: Fail, system rebooting.

Thank you]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22903230 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:11:36 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22879837 hnyman : It can be a bit hidden.
You have to go to »www.dlink.com/products/default.a···vC&tab=3 and claim that you are from USA, and then you get the download links, select firmware, and you see list.

The newest firmware is: »ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir615_rev···11NA.zip]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22879837 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:32:25 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22879034 gworkman7 : »www.dlink.com/products/?tab=3&pi···615_revC

I upgraded to this firmware and it has broken javascript when using "websites I allow". I'm hoping for a fix, but I'm really starting to hate D-Link...

This was also an issue in 3.10.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22879034 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:53:56 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22874202 anon : Hi there,

I can't actually find the 3.11NA firmware on the D-Link site. Anyone have a link at all?

Thanks,

Bart]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22874202 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:35:28 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22842396 Kershek : I have a TEW-652BRP and would like to use it as a bridge in another room. I.E., I need it to connect wirelessly to my Linksys router. Is there an existing firmware that will accomplish this for this router?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22842396 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:07:04 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22839882 tipstir :
said by luck4u2u2 See Profile :

@tipstir.

After upgrading to dir615_revC_firmware_311NA, did you try to revert back to Trendnet TEW-652BRP_FW110B08? If yes, how did you do it? I followed your steps (including 30-30-30 hard reset). The status light on the router blinking (is this recovery mode?), but I can't access 192.168.0.1 (I can't ping either). I'm using Windows XP and IE ver 6.0. It seems that the newest firmware doesn't allow you to downgrade.

Thanks in advance.
No you can't downgrade with D-LINK firmwares anymore so your stuck with current firmware. Plus the Trendnet firmware was lousy didn't have much features it was just basic. Be very care not to break the router otherwise you'll have to buy another one.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22839882 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:38:20 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22838970 luck4u2u2 : @tipstir.

After upgrading to dir615_revC_firmware_311NA, did you try to revert back to Trendnet TEW-652BRP_FW110B08? If yes, how did you do it? I followed your steps (including 30-30-30 hard reset). The status light on the router blinking (is this recovery mode?), but I can't access 192.168.0.1 (I can't ping either). I'm using Windows XP and IE ver 6.0. It seems that the newest firmware doesn't allow you to downgrade.

Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22838970 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:50:29 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22822673 tipstir : Yes it has wall mounts and yes it can be used as AP you just disable SPI and DHCP Server. Create a static IP for it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22822673 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:50:27 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22822303 Fireblade : Does the TEW-652BRP come with wall mounts and can it be used as an AP with the default firmware?
--
I love fish sticks. I love putting fish sticks in my mouth.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22822303 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:25:40 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22801479 tipstir : No deal after 3.5 days runs so hot you can fry and egg on the unit (grin) the unit becomes unless where you can't even see it on the list of available wireless AP points. Back in the crate it goes until DD-WRT comes out with a firmware for it or something else...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22801479 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:26:32 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22790438 tipstir : Hey thanks! I had to dig out the old TEW-652BRP out of crate in the garage. Did the 30/30/30 - reflash it I didn't bother to do another 30/30/30 on it though, just power off and on method on the second step. It seems gone is the wrong hardware version C2 now it's correct C1. That fixed some other issues. Now 150mbps TX and RX 300mbps. Pretty stong at 92%. I'll place this in use for now. DIR-655 try to see if that one will work. I can tell you that using DIR-615 C1 3.11NA firmware you need to use DNS Relay Enabled and SPI off that works in AP mode.

DIR-615 even though it's not a GIG switch the wireless is the same one in the DIR-825 (350MHz 16MB) will the 2.4GHz side of it. 400MHz with 32MB of RAM on this TEW-652BRP.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22790438 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:05:06 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22784646 hnyman : There seems to be a new firmware version 3.11NA available from D-link.

I updated my TEW-652BRP (which was running 3.01 firmware) to 3.11NA. So far so good. Not so many visible changes at first flance, but at least a new IPv6 status screen showing the current tunnel and IPv6 data.

said by "D-link" :
DIR-615 Revision C Firmware Release Notes
=====================================================

Firmware: 3.11NA
Date: 07/15/09

1. Fixed Web filter issue.
2. Disabled CAPTCHA by default.
3. Fixed setting domain name issue.
4. Change MAC address fields to allow beginning values other than 00 (eg: 08:00:46:EE:D1:C8).
5. Fixed Application Rules function.
6. Fixed pop-up error when editing Access Control Rules in schedule step (IE7).
7. Fixed Uplink speed Field so that it cannot be saved with blank.
8. Corrected enabling "MAC filtering on and allow computers listed to access the network" function without providing MAC address to filter. Warning message will appear.
9. Fixed cannot run Web Filter and MAC filtering at the same time issue.
10. Link-local only for IPv6 issue.
11. CAPTCHA security hole closed.
12. Manual Uplink speed issue. Max transmission rate should be between 20 kbps and 100 Mbps.
13. WPS pin and Default Pin are reset to 0000000000 when "Reset to Unconfingured Mode" button is clicked, in advanced wireless tab.
14. Custom WPS Pin configuration is retained.
15. Fixed turn on virtual server with schedule will cause internet access failure.
16. Fixed schedule over midnight issue.
17. Bittorrent certified.
18. Set default Admin/User password field blank.

Note: This firmware does not allow downgrading to pre-3.1x.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22784646 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:57:08 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22393104 anon : I flash my tew-652brp with your tutorial steps.

Flash succsess and i hold reset 40 sec. Now the status just status and port light blind etc 10s on 10 off. ip is not 192.168.0.1 or smt is 169.254.143.49 or similar. and the connection is unlugged and connecting all the time.

Any help! Sorry my english is too bad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22393104 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:45:07 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22386531 tipstir : Ever since the upgrade the router hasn't been able to get higher than TX = 65. Anyway that's it for this router.

The END]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22386531 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:28:47 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22380479 tipstir :
said by dragonle_2000 :

thanks for the replied, on the wireless connection part with my linksys N card bus adapter 3oon it constanly show at a different speed rate from 11mb to 130mb max and it wont stay still at one speed do you had this problem with your.
That's normal for this router.. Kicked mine back on for Wireless N for now.. Seems to be working..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22380479 Tue, 12 May 2009 23:04:02 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22331107 anon : thanks for the replied, on the wireless connection part with my linksys N card bus adapter 3oon it constanly show at a different speed rate from 11mb to 130mb max and it wont stay still at one speed do you had this problem with your. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22331107 Sat, 02 May 2009 22:16:31 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22327371 tipstir :
said by dragonle_2000 :

i got it upgrade to the dlink 615, but do i need to upgrade to 3.10 firmware from dlink website or not?
Is it working fine? If so then you don't have to change it to C2/3.10NA. If it's not working fine then you should upgrade it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22327371 Fri, 01 May 2009 23:11:58 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22325618 anon : i got it upgrade to the dlink 615, but do i need to upgrade to 3.10 firmware from dlink website or not? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22325618 Fri, 01 May 2009 16:43:43 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22306092 tipstir :
said by taytong888 See Profile :

Hi tipstir,

Yesterday I started with the mod firmware and flashed directly to C2/3.10NA without having to do the 30-30-30 step. I noticed the following:

1) No status light on the router;

2) After configuring port forwarding or virtual server and clicking "Save Settings", and waited for the router to finish making changes, there's no settings recorded on the router page. This is not like DLink DI-624.
Well there wasn't any need to do the 30/30/30 on this firmware just to let you know. Yes what you're getting I am getting. Not much has changed same 130M just the signal power. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22306092 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:04:21 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22297101 taytong888 : Hi tipstir,

Yesterday I started with the mod firmware and flashed directly to C2/3.10NA without having to do the 30-30-30 step. I noticed the following:

1) No status light on the router;

2) After configuring port forwarding or virtual server and clicking "Save Settings", and waited for the router to finish making changes, there's no settings recorded on the router page. This is not like DLink DI-624. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22297101 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:52:30 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22295807 anon : no,the Trendnet TEW-652BRP to DIR-615 with this firmware it said fail upgrade.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22295807 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:49:07 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22289081 hnyman :
said by dragonle_2000 :

i can't able to use the mod firmware 301 to dlink 615
What are you actually trying to do?
Flash genuine DIR-615 with a 3.01 firmware? And you have Rev.C hardware? Then you could use just the normal firmware right from D-Link website.

The "modded" firmware is needed, if you try to flash Trendnet hardware with D-Link firmware. (The original mod was to change firmware's ID to look like Trendnet for flashing purposes.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22289081 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:07:22 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22287817 anon : hi, i can't able to use the mod firmware 301 to dlink 615 it fail every time i try to upgrade can you tell me why?
thanks ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22287817 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:36:19 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22275912 tipstir : Speed is quicker I can't seem to get 150/300 it's more like 65/180 or 65/300.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22275912 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:25:07 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22275120 tipstir :
said by taytong888 See Profile :

Thank you tipstir. I was asking you a very simple question but did not expect a lengthy and somewhat appears to be confusing answer at first. Your second "No" sentence answers me directly. I understand your first "No" answer perfectly because I know how to use a hex editor to "mod" a firmware before flashing in either direction. I hope you don't feel ticked off because of this reply.

:D
Well that's me... Just make sure you have the mod firmware installed then flash the C2/3.10NA. That should do it for you.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22275120 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:18:07 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22274132 taytong888 : Thank you tipstir. I was asking you a very simple question but did not expect a lengthy and somewhat appears to be confusing answer at first. Your second "No" sentence answers me directly. I understand your first "No" answer perfectly because I know how to use a hex editor to "mod" a firmware before flashing in either direction. I hope you don't feel ticked off because of this reply.

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22274132 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:34:50 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22272954 hnyman :
said by hnyman See Profile :

This is actually funny:
D-Link has now changed the status of 3.10 on download page to "Beta" and hints that there are different versions for USA and Canada...
And the story continues:
now the beta status has been removed and there is a new firmware. This is now a new firmware version with 3.10 version number. This time date of the BIN file is April 17th in the actual BIN file inside the ZIP. (and CRC checksum is different from the previous 310/beta.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22272954 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:23:48 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22271937 tipstir :
said by taytong888 See Profile :

Hello tipstir,

Can you confirm if you flashed the Trendnet router/AP TEW-652BR by going directly from C1 firmware to C2 firmware on the DLink site, i.e. you did not have to revert back to Trendnet original fw first?

Thanks in advance.
No I re-modded C1/3.01 firmware myself with hex editor also the one for trendnet if you wanted to flash back, that's posted here in this thread just have to look for the link.

No I had the modded C1/3.01 firmware flashed, you need that to flash to C2/3.10NA firmware otherwise it won't work unless it's re-modded but I don't think these newer firmware could be changed so easy.

I ran test using Xirrus link speed and speed test which uses speedeasy I got 3097 for up and 16948 for download. Still the heatsink on the WNPU really keeping the Atheros 9103 chip cooler.


Xirrus Wi-Fi Inpector
DD-WRT Buffalo is showing -51dbm signal G only
C2/3.10NB Trendware is shoing -53dbm signal N only

Difference is -2dbm signal


Just to let you know that when you flash this newer firmware the settings are saved..

Currently I am on wireless N laptop that is getting
SS: 84% QL: 100% ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22271937 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:27:24 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22270602 taytong888 : Hello tipstir,

Can you confirm if you flashed the Trendnet router/AP TEW-652BR by going directly from C1 firmware to C2 firmware on the DLink site, i.e. you did not have to revert back to Trendnet original fw first?

Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22270602 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:59:38 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22269711 tipstir :

I can connect to my ISP Business Site where I can't connect using DIR-655 A3/1.30NA on wireless N. Strange..

Modded TEW-652BRP using C2/3.10NA firmware..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22269711 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:35:07 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22260467 hnyman : This is actually funny:
D-Link has now changed the status of 3.10 on download page to "Beta" and hints that there are different versions for USA and Canada (have something to do with compatibility with certain operators????). Sounds increasingly like that they are again embedding some "features" to router firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22260467 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:23:46 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237252 tipstir : I'll flash this soon and report back but now the DIR-655 has to be flashed also with it's new firmware update.. Thanks for the heads up on the DIR-615 update as DD-WRT seems to be charging for opensource firmware...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237252 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:26:36 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22235272 tipstir :
said by hnyman See Profile :

There seems to be a new D-Link firmware for rev.C.
I haven't updated yet, but interesting...

»support.dlink.com/products/view.···15_revC#
»ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir615_revC/Firmware/

Firmware: 3.10
Date: 04/09/09

1. Add message "Can´t choose WPA-Enterprise when WPS is enable!!".
2. Fixed wireless security wpa/wpa2-psk only with chipper tkip or aes can’t be stored.
3. Set Cipher Type to "TKIP and AES" when select WPA-Personal/WPA-Enterprise.
4. Fix Can’t work with other freed dynddns server .ex: www.noip.com
5. Fix After disabling routing rule,status still keeps routing rule
6. Modify DDNS field can save provider by user setting.
7. Fixed:DHCP IP range can’t change by Router IP.
8. Remove 802.11B mode.
9. Enable SPI value as default.
10. Add wireless schedule function.
11. Add ALG function.
12. Add Graph Auth.
13. Add Static routing page.
14. Add RFC 3442 option.
15. Add Routing information.

Note: This firmware does not allow downgrading and has removed 802.11b Mode.
I've stopped using this router, but I'll see if the above firmware does anything for it.. DD-WRT status WIP so who knowns when that will be ready..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22235272 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:45:11 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22234358 hnyman : There seems to be a new D-Link firmware for rev.C.
I haven't updated yet, but interesting...

»support.dlink.com/products/view.···15_revC#
»ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir615_revC/Firmware/

Firmware: 3.10
Date: 04/09/09

1. Add message "Can´t choose WPA-Enterprise when WPS is enable!!".
2. Fixed wireless security wpa/wpa2-psk only with chipper tkip or aes can’t be stored.
3. Set Cipher Type to "TKIP and AES" when select WPA-Personal/WPA-Enterprise.
4. Fix Can’t work with other freed dynddns server .ex: www.noip.com
5. Fix After disabling routing rule,status still keeps routing rule
6. Modify DDNS field can save provider by user setting.
7. Fixed:DHCP IP range can’t change by Router IP.
8. Remove 802.11B mode.
9. Enable SPI value as default.
10. Add wireless schedule function.
11. Add ALG function.
12. Add Graph Auth.
13. Add Static routing page.
14. Add RFC 3442 option.
15. Add Routing information.

Note: This firmware does not allow downgrading and has removed 802.11b Mode.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22234358 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:20:34 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121990 tipstir : Time End Mark 5:48PM EST

Completed the test for N.. I was able to go outside and do some testing with N. I was surprise to see how well it did outside the house but inside was another matter. Last year there was only 6 houses with wireless now it's up to 10 and 3 are unsecured and last year there was 3 are unsecured so that number hasn't changed.

I've tested all the bedrooms on second floor and first floor main rooms and the basement family room. I see than in that room the DIR-655 is in there. It's going to be needed for wireless N as the signal is weak only showing 60/120 mostly a 60mbps in that room. Just like the Master Bedroom 60/120mbps. Dining Room/Kitchen area it's about 120/280 so that's not bad. Those with 60/120 has my concern though.

All other rooms are 150/300mbps. Last year I did G with DIR-655 so results were very good using WHR-HP-G54 running DD-WRT. I haven't done it with TEW-652BRP running DIR-615 C1/3.01. Maybe tomorrow or later on sometime. I was more concern with N to see how it did.

So on the second floor I'll need another wireless N AP to coverage the floor 100% signal and link quaility.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121990 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:52:05 EDT G MIMO High Power Vs N MIMO Normal Power http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121541 tipstir :

In this test DIR-655 main router wireless ap will be disabled. Just going to be the clone DIR-615 (tew-652BRP)

Test systems...
TEW-652BRP V1.0
Firmware DIR-615 C1/3.01 header modded
Mix mode G/N - Auto 20/40Hz, WP2/AES

11 year old Toshiba Tecra 8000
Pentium II 266MHz, 256MB of RAM
Buffalo WLI-CB-G54HP High Power G 6x speed 3x Coverage
Windows XP Pro SP3 (Modded SevenVG Theme + Taskbar Iconizer)
Wireless Mon Professional

Start reading at:
Strength: -38dBm /65%
Speed in MB/s 54
Location: First Floor
Channel 1

2 year old HP V2508WM
AMD Mobile 1.9GHz 2GB of RAM
Trendnet TEW-641PC 8x speed 4x Coverage
Windows XP Pros SP3 (Integrated SevenVG Theme + TaskbarIcon)
Wireless Mon Professional

Start reading at:
Strength: -54dBm /45%
Speed in MB/s 150
Channel 2

Let the test begin... 4:30PM EST]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121541 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:30:48 EDT Adding 3 Heatsinks to the Tew-652BRP clone Dir-615 C1 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121424 tipstir : 1.


2.


3.


This is how number 3 above looked prior to the heatsink applied on 3/24/09



Number 3 is the latest modding, since both wireless ANT connected here I decided to add 3rd heat sink to reduce excess heat which the tin metal always seem to be hot.

I'll be running some Wireless Mod Test on two laptops one with high power G 255mW and Normal Power N 100mW. Let's see how they do?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22121424 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:10:15 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22116357 tipstir : I am testing the N and G on different laptops walking around the house today. G is coming in with -39dBm / 63% signal which is very strong on the 255mW that's able to reach the second floor about 100ft away. N is coming at -45dBm/ 70% signal again this is in mix mode.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22116357 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:24:53 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22102791 tipstir :

I use aluminum heat sink, I've added this addition a few weeks ago onto the Atheros WNPU shown above. The other one on the main NPU won't be coming off. The one I am using on the WNPU had came off old Linksys 5-port switch but so did the NPU that has to be grind down using a dremel tool and use the spin cutter I was able to reduce the size of the heatsink by 3 fens to fit onto the WPNU shown about. I now stand this unit facing downwards with the ANT pointing up. Now it handle all wireless devices.

I see you did the same thing as me with the sides? But you still have some blockage.. Just use a flat head screw driver to pull them down then rock it back and forth them just pop off easy



This way the heat goes out from the bottom or like I said turn it around then have the ANT stand upright with the light downward on the stand. Which in this case is from DIR-655 some weather stripping foam makes it easy for it to stand upright..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22102791 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:15:21 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22101885 hnyman : I opened my TEW-652BRP and installed RAM heatsinks to both Atheros chips (14x14mm sized 9 mm thick Enzotech copper heatsinks).
At the same time also I cut some airflow-blocking plastic away inside the opened box in order to improve ventilation (marked with red).
I also keep it sideways (on edge), so that the heated air rises to the vents on the side. (I learned that trick with DI-524, which included nice feet to help keeping it standing on side.)

Picture taken before and after modifications:


So far it has served the P2P load on a 10/1 Mbit cable connection just fine.

And the DIR-615C firmware 3.01, which I flashed it with, nicely supports also IPv6. I have currently a static IPv6 tunnel with proper subnet (80-bit wide, a few billion billion addresses for home usage ;-) ), and my home network has full IPv6 connectivity]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22101885 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:35:48 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21936455 tipstir : I've reflash it back to the mod DIR-615/C1/3.01 due to the WAN port option to change the default from auto to 100mbps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21936455 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:00:44 EDT Testing ANTEC Aluminun Laptop USB Dual FAN with TEW-652BRP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21936024 tipstir :

Boy I thought this device had gone out in the trash as it was completely disassembled and toss into a Wal-mart bag.. Okay it's back-up and running and it's really cool to the touch, prior the Web Admin was crashing due to the heat. I wanted to run some speed test to see how it goes.

I've just stuck in ANTEC Aluminum USB Dual Fan I have that connected directly to AC using Tomtom GPS POUSB so I get full power under the high fan. It's keeping it cool I can tell you that much as it's going to need with all my 22 ports gear running though it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21936024 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:44:13 EDT Results with DD-WRT and Wireless N http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21922073 tipstir : Don't know why the firmware only running like it stuck in G mode. N mode was awful.



Firmware shows === 130mbps @ 70mW
No matter what speed adjustment it will be the same.
It seems to be working like G Wireless Access. I needed to be N Wireless Access. Default Netgear works at the 270mbps.

DD-WRT Firmware Results showing 130mbps @ 70mW
Same tryng to force it to 270mpbs @ 80/90/100mW

Wireless Laptop #1 65mbps (in the same room as 834Bv2)
Wireless Laptop #2 65mbps (next room)
Wireless Laptop #3 52mbps (other side of the house)

Actual speed would be about -20mbps so 65mbps = 45mbps and the 52mbps = 32mbps

I had shutdown both Buffalo AP signal see if that would help same result if they were on or not.

Netgear Firmware Results show 270mbps

Wireless Laptop #1 135mbps (in the same room as 834Bv2)
Wireless Laptop #2 135mbps (next room)
Wireless Laptop #3 108mbps (other side of the house)

-20mbps so 135mbps = 115mbps and the 108mbps = 88mbps.

Big difference! So what happen to the DD-WRT.??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21922073 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:29:56 EDT Re: DD-WRT Wireless N Router/Access Point on the Cheap to Mid Pr http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21919034 tipstir : Okay it seems DD-WRT and Wireless N Only don't play nicely! My wireless N speed had dropped badly.. So I am sticking with the stock firmware which I had to re-flash it back. I guess those looking to use DD-WRT as your wired router or wireless but in G only then you're in luck. N lousy with DD-WRT. Stock firmware works better.. I'll get another one of these 834Bv2 to use upstairs for N if needed. They're cheap and stable with the stock firmware.. 128 max connections.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21919034 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:58:03 EDT Re: DD-WRT Wireless N Router/Access Point on the Cheap to Mid Pr http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21917934 tipstir : OOCC I didn't post what I got since technically speaking we're n a DLINK forum.

To answer your question I had just finished using the latest build to flash the unit. The WRN834Bv2 firmware GUI is busy and limited. DD-WRT v24 SP2 like with the buffalo router I using as the main router both wired overclock the broadcom NPU to 233MHz and get 330 connections and AP0 along with AP1 twin using DD-WRT also. Never good be better. Clocked in BT at 3.31mb/s for DWL, faster than DIR-655 could have been is only max out of 200 connections.

Trendnet TEW-641PC works great as it should with it's 2RT2.

I only have TP-LINK gig, Encore Gig, Buffalo gear, linksys products I don't you any more.. DLINK DIR-655 is my NAS_60, 3 HP Color with one HP MFP (color scanner/printer/copier) on a Gig port really quick to print/copy/scan and you can scan images from any networked wired or wireless system Server.

Right not that's all that expensive xtreme router can do for me no DHCP/ No wireless. Really don't need a Gig router unless you have to move larger files but I use the Trendnet 8-port Gig metal switch with 144KB clone of the DLINK top end 8-port switch has V-NPU stuff. Move, copy and transfer huge files to and from to each other.

Now Wi-viz nice wireless mapping tool built-into DD-WRT firmware.

Well I'll see where the WRN834Bv2 takes me..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21917934 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:25:00 EDT Re: DD-WRT Wireless N Router/Access Point on the Cheap to Mid Pr http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21917753 taytong888 : Hi,

Have you flashed the latest DD-WRT firmware on your new toy, Netgear WNR834B V. 2?

I would also like to know if wireless adapters from DLink, TP Link, Linksys, Broadcom and Trendnet can pick up its signal clearly and consistently.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21917753 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:50:49 EDT DD-WRT Wireless N Router/Access Point on the Cheap to Mid Price http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21916521 tipstir : Right out of the new box it was up and running. After turning off the DHCP Server I had Wireless N Access Point and none of that crap everyone is having with DIR-655 (bad beta firmware) and TEW-652BRP (overheating)Well it's not a DLINK nor a Trendnet. Prices are $34.99 to $69.99. Online it's cheaper. In the store they have a stock pile of them. What is them go here: »www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.···&start=0

I'll be applying DD-WRT v24 SP2 soon, I wanted to see how the stock firmware was. Very stable. There none of that B only G only N only mix only just the rated top speed for performance which would be N at 40Hz. Of course if you need B/G you just downgrade the speed. I am just glad it works. I can't wait to flash it with DD-WRT then everything here would be DD-WRT Network Wired 100, Wired 1000, Wireless G and Wireless N for the last part of the puzzle.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21916521 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:27:14 EDT Re: Using a huge aluminum heat sink on the bottom from Nivida GP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21915320 taytong888 : Hi,

Would you care to let us know the name and model number of the new N router that will run on DD-WRT firmware?

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21915320 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:00:23 EDT Re: Using a huge aluminum heat sink on the bottom from Nivida GP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21914564 tipstir : Way to much work to keep this cheap router going.. I only had it a month and way to much to go through. I had picked another N router today with high power 3x built-in ANT! It supports DD-WRT I'll use that as my wireless N access.

It's shame about TEW-652BRP heating problems, but I needs something stable to use under N.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21914564 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:55:32 EDT Re: Using a huge aluminum heat sink on the bottom from Nivida GP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21914149 taytong888 : Hi,

You could also place a small CPU cooler to extract excess heat out of the bottom cover, though you may need to cut a hole that's smaller than the base of the cooler!
:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21914149 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:12:40 EDT Using a huge aluminum heat sink on the bottom from Nivida GPU http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21911221 tipstir : The heat sink is working it's hot the problem I am face with is that the heat has left the top cover and gone down to the bottom. Now, I have some old Nivida cards with huge aluminum heat sinks on the GPU that is now on the bottom area where the vents are.

Shown here is where it would be positioned. I did run a test with gluing it on. The heat dissipated so good!



Well I did all of this to see if it could work. I know it's a bit extreme but I am not out of pocket as everything here was available already from dead video cards and switches.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21911221 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:59:28 EDT Remodded the case blocking vents to non-blocking http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21908746 tipstir :

I've taken this router apart again shown above. Boy the gorilla glue is strong can't put that apart again. The heat sink fins are hot and the bottom of the board is hot. But why is the heat still not escaping and hanging around. Okay closer look to find that the side ports holes are block by plastic vent fin covers.

Using a screwdriver shown in image no.#1 you can see how I had pulled down on the plastic vent fins.
Wiggle them back and forth motion until the pop off.
The one in the rear very careful and do it slowly. I didn't damage mine case but it could happen so be warn.


I use high speed DREMEL to smooth out the rough plastic inside. Now the hot heat can escape instead of just staying in the case and building up in the router causing heat issues. I see after I had taken apart the DIR-655 it's plastic vents are non-blocking as the TEW-652BRP were blocked with just a slit of an air opening on each side. Doesn't make much sense to me to build the case this way.

Now with the heat sink on the WNPU and the side vents are not blocked it should be cooler now. Also flip the case over since the holes and the button should be on top but they're not so flip the router over so who cares what it looks like.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21908746 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:28:51 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21898320 tipstir : See the folks over DD-WRT is WIP on a firmware for this baby.. Can't wait..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21898320 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:31:33 EDT Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21891664 tipstir :

Going to put this back online for wireless N on 1 wireless N laptop I use instead of the other 2 wireless N. The above image is clear to see how I had installed the heat sink on the WNPU.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21891664 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:40:35 EDT Re: Using 1.10.08 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21867078 tipstir : I don't know yet as I haven't taken it out to run some lab test on it. I have another wireless router in place using it with he latest DD-WRT v24 SP2. I with the firmware I can change the onboard switch ports from Auto to Full Duplex, Connected Connections are 330 more than the DIR-655 200. No lag or wait time. Anyway I'll let you all know how it goes with the DIR-655.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21867078 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:00:40 EDT Re: Using 1.10.08 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21866281 taytong888 : Hi,

Could you be more specific? What in DIR-655 caused the problems? What problems? Which firmware you used to fix them?

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21866281 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:29:55 EDT Re: Using 1.10.08 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21865973 tipstir : Okay everything is fixed..It was the DIR-655 causing the issues. After one day everything working. Even in the weaker areas I get 120mbps in the strong area 150mbps. I am going to use the DIR-655 as another N wireless access point on second/attic floors.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21865973 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:05:32 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21863529 tipstir : No active.. I going to run some test through it.. I was busy today..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21863529 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:54:03 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21862829 taytong888 : Hi,

What's happening with your DIR-655 router? Any plan to try Atheros firmware from the lizzi555 ftp site for it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21862829 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:05:52 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21860755 tipstir : Well I thought I had lost this one! No WLAN no wireless but kept at it and save the little wireless N router. Okay no more firmwares unless it's from Trendnet..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21860755 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:39:28 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858979 tipstir : Don't work! Did the re-flash to again but can't get a lock on the device DC301. So back the Trendnet I got.. With every re-flash new stuff seem to work now. 652BRP runs hotter with that firmware you wanted me to re-flash too. Better off with the Trendnet for now..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858979 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:51:02 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858713 taytong888 : OK, here's the site I found for DIR-615 Rev.C/3.01 router:

»ftp://lizzi555.dyndns.org/Download/WLA···firmware

Select DIR615C1C2_FW301.BIN

Size: 3777 KB date: 28/10/08

The site is in German but hitting Download will get to English pages. Also, this site usually offers better (Atheros) drivers/firmwares than stock DLink's.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858713 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:40:46 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858587 tipstir : Those drivers are for wireless adapters how are you using them to work with DIR-615. Again I don't have any wireless adapters using those chip sets well not yet. Until it gets here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858587 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:12:14 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858532 taytong888 : Hi,

Just a thought or rather, a suggestion:

1) Goto »www.atheros.cz to get AR-5008X series driver for DIR-615 Rev. C

2) hex edit it, if necessary, so that you can flash the modified driver into Trendnet TEW-652BRP router

3) Flash the modified driver into TEW-652BRP.

Let me know how this works out for you. Good luck! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858532 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:59:47 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858453 tipstir : I got a problem again.. I going to have to do the 30/30/30 rule on this router. More like 40/40/40 reflash the firmware since there seem to be and issue with the Status Light flashing as I heard that might be the router things it's in the recovery mode causes the CPU to max out!

1. with power on press the reset button for 30 seconds
2. pressing reset button unplug for another 30 seconds
3. keep on pressing reset button plug in the power for 30 seconds then release
4. Now flash the unit

repeat steps 1 thru 3 after you flash the unit]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21858453 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:42:22 EDT DIR-655 pulled for checking.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21857750 tipstir : Wow! Now it looks like the DIR-655 was lagging and I didn't even know until bringing it down today and putting up the DD-WRT v24 sp2 firmware wireless router in place until I can figure out what's going on with the DIR-655. With that firmware I am able to have the switch ports on the router set to full duplex instead of Auto Sense. I tested out P2P, Gig transfers between other Gig Rigs, TEW-652BRP was more responsive, everything was.. Speedtest on internet. Still have to do that later. Daytime speeds were about the same prior.

It feels like I just had pull out clog in the drain..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21857750 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:58 EDT Re: Speakeasy Test Results.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21855443 tipstir : Well won't be doing the DIR-615 C1/3.01 firmware flip again. Just to much headaches with that one, plus the firmware seems buggy even for the DIR-615 firmware.

TCP Enhancements
»www.windowsreference.com/windows···s-limit/
Follow the link to the patcher this is for SP3 though. SP2 uses a files to replace 3 files. This seems faster with the patcher version for SP3.

Network Tweaks 2009 (Tipstir_nic_tweaks2009.exe) this one is by me..
»hosted.filefront.com/tipstir/

I don't have Atheros driver as yet that's on order. Trendnet TEW-641PC uses Realtek RTL8190 chipset rated 144mbps on non-N to 300mbps on N.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21855443 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:35:52 EDT Re: Speakeasy Test Results.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21854759 taytong888 : Wow! Cool!

1) Could you show us how to get to the TCP enhancements and network tweaks 2009?

2) Which Atheros driver & version number did you use in order to have Odyssey Access Client Manager for Trendnet TEW-641 PCMCIA wireless adapter card?

3) Can you repeat the experiment using Trendnet TEW-652BRP with modified firmware from DLink DIR-615 Rev.C1?

Look forward to hearing from you soon. Keep up the good work!

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21854759 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:36:37 EDT Speakeasy Test Results.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21853006 tipstir : Windows XP Pro SP3 + TCP Enhancements and Tipstir's Network Tweaks 2009
Wireless N Laptop using Trendnet TEW-641PCMCIA
Odyssey Access Client Manager 4.8 Virtual Tunnel an etc.
Strong Signal -52dB link speed 150mbps
Connected to: Trendnet TEW-652BRP 1.0R/1.10.8 as Wireless N Access Point Mode

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21853006 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:50:51 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21851598 tipstir : Trendnet TEW-641PCMICA 32-bit seems to get very hot in my laptop, so I've ordered 300M TP-LINK TL-WN961N Wireless N Mini-PCI card (Atheros WNPU Chips) I'll replace the one I have now which is broadcom b/g afterburner. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21851598 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:20:50 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21847772 taytong888 : You are welcome. Let us know how your "fix" works as well as any procedure so that all members can benefit. I know AR-5008X series drivers in www.atheros.cz works for DLink DIR-625, 655,etc., Netgear, TPLink and Trendnet TEW-633GR. Should also works with TEW-632BRP and TEW-652BRP.

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21847772 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:24:32 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21846536 tipstir : Thanks now that I know that Odyssey works with the Atheros WNPU Chips then I can go ahead with a second one for one weak area. -60dBi]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21846536 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:19:12 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21845565 taytong888 : Hi,

1) I use Atheros Client Utility that comes with the Atheros driver for my DLink WNA-2330 PCMCIA adapter and the utility itself uses Odyssey. Check out www.atheros.cz for good Atheros drivers.

2) It's good to hear your Trendnet TEW-652BRP router is finally working well.

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21845565 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:59:15 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21845281 tipstir : That's good I've place mine back up near the ceiling. I am using Odyssey Access Client Manager/Security Client to control the wireless network PCMICA card instead of the Trendnet Wireless N Client Utility. That one seems buggy to me it has a hard time reconnecting and opens up under programs ran. Odyssey reads that my signal is Signal Strong -53dB on my main wireless laptop.

As for TEW-652BRP the only reason why I installed a heat sink was it was freezing and it was too hot to touch. Most of the heat is coming from the bottom of the unit. A USB Laptop cooling fan can take care of that. Right now its working better with heat sink.

Your model is different than mine. NPU and WNPU are the same but the RAM brand is different. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21845281 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:40:30 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21844326 taytong888 : I am running Trendnet router TEW-632BRP as "modded" with DLink DIR-615 Rev. C1 firmware on a trial basis. No rebooting so far.

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21844326 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:50:11 EDT Re: Added heatsink http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21844307 taytong888 : Hi,

I opened my Trendnet TEW-632BRP N-Home Router today. Found 2 Atheros chips. The one where you put on the heatsink shows AR-9130 so it must be the CPU. A much smaller chip to the upper left corner has very tiny marking so I cannot read what it is but I guess it's the radio chip. The long silver rectangular piece of metal with lots of holes just below the heatsink in your pic must be the heatsink or heat exchanger for the whole router. The bottom face of the router above the circuitboard has vent holes. I found it's slightly warm to touch. For now I may not need to add any RAM heatsink as long as I keep the router standing up and the vent holes unblocked. The narrow sides of the router's plastic case might need holes drilled to vent off any excess heat, if it ever becomes necessary.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21844307 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:46:20 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21839832 tipstir : No overheating not even warm.. I am able to open Outlook 2007 and Thumderbird without issues. More testing before I go 100%.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21839832 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:30:31 EDT Added heatsink http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21838069 tipstir : Sure enough this was so hot touch and to open. Okay I've installed old heat sink from one of my older DLINK switches I don't use anymore fits perfect here.



Found in side was:

Atheros 9130
400Mhz NPU (Network Processing Unit)

Pointec
PT461616HG for RAM



I'll let this dry and test it out later on today..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21838069 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:59:53 EDT Re: Test Results Grade F http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837730 tipstir : Well when I first testing G with DIR-655 that was set to the same SSID I use in WHR-HP-G54 with DD-WRT works great no problems. Now since N was introduce with 1 then 2 more. Things changed.

Main router has it own SSID
Wireless Access points have their own SSID
So in other words yes along with there own channels. With G you can get away using the same channel. But with N you can't.

So you think the 652BRP is getting hot, I know it did using DIR-615 C1/1.01 firmware. But using 1.10.08 and 1.0.08 it doesn't. I just updated back to 1.10.08 without any mods. On the one N working but on another one it can't see the network places shares I have a tweak for that problem but I shouldn't have to use it though.

I was able to compare download youtube videos and watching a youtube video at the sametime. With G was okay but with N using 652BRP was smoother.

I don't know if you use Firefox but some videos on Youtube lag but I see there is a fix for that problem. That worked!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837730 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:14:43 EDT Re: Test Results Grade F http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837393 taytong888 : I suspect that Trendnet TEW-652BRP router can't keep connection because it's getting hot. I remember that both DLink router models DI-524 and DI-624 suffered heat problem and kept rebooting until I kept them upright. I even glued some RAM heatsinks onto the radio chip inside DI-524. My DI-624 is now relatively stable.

On another matter, when you use both wireless N and wireless G routers, do you use separate SSIDs and separate channels but keep the same passphrase, or what?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837393 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:04:08 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837180 tipstir : Found the original firmware and re flash it to 1.0.8 for now. See how that goes as 1.10.8 had issues with it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21837180 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:27:15 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21836540 tipstir : Well back with this until I can figure out what's wrong with the DIR-655 up and down wireless link problem. Started today. I only notice it when I turned back on the wireless. If the trendnet would work I could have to use. Well...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21836540 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:28:00 EDT Test Results Grade F http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21831775 tipstir : Well three wireless N laptops had problems keeping a connection. Both lost the connection and there wasn't anything that could be done to recover the connection. The router reported problems. Only the wireless g laptop had stayed connection. Oh well so I had to quickly had pulled the plug out of the TEW-652BRP for now. Turned back on the DIR-655 wireless G/N mix mode set the channel to auto and set the 20/40Hz to auto. So far that's working for now that's the only device providing wireless connection in the house and turned off my Buffalo High Power Turbo G.

On more note the only way this will work is you set everything to 20Hz but that reduces the speed of N to near G quality on the TEW. It's shame..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21831775 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:31:25 EDT Trendnet TEW-652BRP in G/N Mode 1.0R/1.10.8 testing mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828924 tipstir :

About 9FT almost near the ceiling.. 4x wireless laptops
are connected:

3x N wireless laptops
1x G wireless laptop]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828924 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:37:22 EDT Re: Testing using Trendnet 1.0R/1.10.8 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828919 tipstir : Yes I see the confusion.. It's the Trendnet TEW-652BRP v1.0R/1.10.8 is what I've been testing since yesterday. Now earlier today I was testing it only in the house for G/N.

G/N mix mode
Auto 20/40Hz
Channel 6 (default) I've tried other channels but this one ok

See next post of how it's positioned now..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828919 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:36:11 EDT Re: Testing using Trendnet 1.0R/1.10.8 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828589 taytong888 : Hi,

I am confused by the note at the bottom of your post. Are you running the tests on Trendnet TEW-652BRP OR Dlink DIR-655?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21828589 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:35:20 EDT Testing using Trendnet 1.0R/1.10.8 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21827040 tipstir : Tested for all day yesterday not one disconnection or lost of the internet. Great! Now the real test is to use Auto 20/40Hz in a Mix mode of G/N.

This way all Wireless N would be 150mbps link speed (130M)
All Wireless G would be 54mbps link speed (30M)

Note: In this test the DIR-655 Wireless ANT is shutdown and disabled.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21827040 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:24:37 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21821948 tipstir : Just to let you know this is working just find in Wireless Access N mode. I found the issue with disconnections I am trying it out now. I also going to run another test. After 4 hours no disconnections prior it wouldn't last not even hour before it would disconnect or drop internet access. Might be hope for this little Wireless N router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21821948 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:10:39 EDT How to restore the firmware from DIR-615 C1/3.01 to TEW-652BRP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21820566 tipstir : Here's the recovery to TEW-652BRP (1.10.8)
»www.savefile.com/files/1981641

I recommend you set your wired NIC to 10 half
Disable all software firewall, antivirus, spyware etc..
You don't want anything running in the background.
Use a Ethernet LAN from your desktop/laptop to the router

1. unplug the router
2. press the reset button for 40 seconds
3. keep pressing the reset button and plug in the power cord
4. Release the reset button
5. open the browser try default 192.168.0.1

This is the recovery mode just point it to your folder where you unzip the 1.10.8.bin for the router.

Now just update it.. If you get an error then redo it again.

Now after that wait 3 minutes then unplug the unit for 1 minute. Now plug in the power then press reset for 30 seconds. The status light should show up now. If that status light flashes with the WLAN then you're okay and welcome back to Trendnet firmware again.

Now go back to the browser set the it to 192.168.10.1

user name: admin
password: admin]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21820566 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:50:47 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21819751 Redzapper : If I flash my TEW-652BRP with the DIr-615 firmware, can I flash it back to the trendnet frimware if needed? If so, how?
Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21819751 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:18:38 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21816390 tipstir : DIR-615 Hardware C1 same as TEW-652BRP 1.0R Hardware

400MHz
32MB of RAM
4MB of Flash (some talk it has 8MB)

You can open them up or go to the FCC site and check to see what's inside them. Remember to use the correct mod with your device otherwise you're brick the device making it not work anymore.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21816390 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:21:05 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21816272 taytong888 : How do you identify the type and model number of the chipset use in a certain router, e.g. Trendnet or DLink? This is crucial in modding firmwares or making sure different brands work together.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21816272 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:58:39 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812504 tipstir : Doesn't do me any good my Wireless N cards are all Trendnet they use Realtek chipset for wireless and I use Realtek chipset for Gig cards and the DIR-655 A3 router uses Realtek Gig chipset. Now with the DIR-655 A3 using Wireless N only these cards works perfect!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812504 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:34:37 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812495 tipstir : I retract my first statement saying DIR-615 C1 3.01 was more stable and now have to agree with you there that it's not and that the DIR-655 is more stable and better throughput!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812495 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:31:49 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812005 taytong888 :
said by tipstir See Profile :

Moding the TEW-652BRP to DIR-615 C1 3.01

If you have issues like disconnections from DIR-615 firmware you might what to go back to the TEW-652BRP firmware.
Another possible option is to use Atheros driver from www.atheros.cz. Try 32-bit INF file for Atheros AR-9281 driver version 7.6.0.239 (156 KB, file name xp3264-7.6.0.239 whql.zip). Atheros drivers tend to be better and more stable than most stock DLink drivers, in my experience.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21812005 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:42:51 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21811818 L1Technician : The Trendnet firmware lacks some features and the D-Link DIR615 C1 firmware seems more stable.

I have to disagree with this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21811818 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:02:20 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21809392 tipstir : Moding the TEW-652BRP to DIR-615 C1 3.01


DIR-615 C1 3.01 on TEW-652BRP


Okay if you re-mod to a DIR-615 C1 3.01 and have issues you can re-mod back to TEW-652BRP.

Here's the change to DIR-615 C1 3.01
»www.savefile.com/files/1981625

Here's the recovery to TEW-652BRP (1.10.8)
»www.savefile.com/files/1981641

If you have issues like disconnections from DIR-615 firmware you might what to go back to the TEW-652BRP firmware. You can't use the latest, but you can use the above then flash a newest version later.

As of 1/26/09 Newegg has TEW-652BRP for $24.99 + free shipping limit 5 per order. Now everyone might not have issues re-modding or not.

OpenWRT has firmware for TEW-652BRP so you might want to go and check that one out also.

Good luck!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21809392 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:09:43 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21806380 tipstir : Go here
»www.savefile.com/files/1981625]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21806380 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:08:28 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21798867 froggymike : How was the flashing of the DIR firmware acheived? I bought a 652BRP and cant stand the lack of features.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21798867 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:03:49 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21784869 RoundSparrow :
said by taytong888 See Profile :

1) Why did you flash the firmware of DI-615 into that of Trendnet model, i.e. what are the features lacking in TEW-652 BRP as compared to DLink models?

2) TEW-652BRP looks exactly like TEW-632BRP. Are they the same?
I too have done this. The Trendnet firmware lacks some features and the D-Link DIR615 C1 firmware seems more stable.

The two Trendnets you note are also very similar. Details over on the OpenWRT thread: »forum.openwrt.org/viewtopic.php?pid=79983]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21784869 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:16:42 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21783338 tipstir : Got some wows here with this hardware and DIR-615 C1/3.01.

I did some testing to compare it against DIR-655.

Each Wireless N Laptop is set to WP2 encryption.

DIR-655 A3/1.11 276MHz 16MB/4MB
Shows wireless status as 160M for each laptop some show excellent 5 bars under SP3 link speed is 120mb/s for each one. Some have very good but the link speed is fro 65 to 120mb/s.

DIR-615 C1/3.01 400MHz 32MB/4MB(a.k.a name TEW-652BRP)
Shows wireless status as 130M for each laptop all show excellent 5 bars under SP3 link speed is 130-150mb/s
Once this does work performance over the wireless is quicker
than DIR-655, well to me it is wireless not wired now as it only has 10/100 ports]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21783338 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:03:24 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21754902 tipstir : IT English Slang...

Firmware on the unit is basic. DIR-615 C1 hardware and 3.01 firmware works with this unit. It was easy to flash the unit to a DIR-615 firmware. Goal was to use some of the features you find on DIR series.

Emulator for TEW-652BRP
»www.trendnet.com/emulators/TEW-652BRP/

Emulator for DIR-615
»www.support.dlink.com/emulators/···ogin.htm

I am still testing I did like the Trendnet firmware I think that was a bit quicker in performance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21754902 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:41:43 EDT Re: Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21754199 taytong888 : Interesting! I believe most folks and myself would understand your post better if you use plain English. No offense really. Perhaps you were rushing to get the message out.

1) Why did you flash the firmware of DI-615 into that of Trendnet model, i.e. what are the features lacking in TEW-652 BRP as compared to DLink models?

2) TEW-652BRP looks exactly like TEW-632BRP. Are they the same?

Would appreciate your reply.

:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21754199 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:27:09 EDT Using DIR-615 C1/3.01 with Trendnet TEW-652BRP in N Mode http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21734898 tipstir : Well I've flashed it and now have DIR-615 C1 3.01 firmware running on a brand new Trendnet TEW-652BRP. The only reason why I had flash this firmware over the Trendnet basic firmware and I mean real basic that's why. I use this as a secondary Wireless N Access Point. These were cheap end of last month around $25 with free shipping. If they go on sale again I'll get another one for upstairs.



Specs: seem the same for C1 version of DIR-615 though.. That blows away the DIR-655, DIR-825, CPUs and RAM

AR9132 - CPU 400MHz +32MB of RAM non-gigabyte ports though, but I am not using it for gigabyte anyway.

N link rate 150mbps - in the router under DLINK it reads 130M 40% There seem to be a lot more features than in the DIR-655 A3 1.11 though mostly more security features for Vista.

Anyway I'll test this some more see how it goes. Until the DD-WRT folks can come with there firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21734898 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:44:09 EDT