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Broadband Related => Broadband Hardware => Topic started by: roseway on March 08, 2010, 07:45:07 AM
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DGTeam have released new firmware for DG834GT, based on the latest Netgear firmware v1.03.22 rev 1007. You can get it from
http://dgteam.netsons.org/index.php?pid=5
or
http://dgteam.ilbello.com/index.php?pid=5
Changelog is here:
http://dgteam.ilbello.com/index.php?pid=18
Firmware upgrade tutorial here:
http://dgteam.ilbello.com/index.php?pid=16
Have fun. :)
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Darn you, now I may have to update the router :)
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There are 2 image files (in the zip file) that appear to be for UK:
- DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1007_eng_adsldrv023b.img
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- DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1007_eng_adsldrv023o.img
Does anyone know what's the difference? Which one should we use?
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I would have thought it would tell you in the installation instructions. I seem to recall it did so in the previous version I used.
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The two versions will contain different versions of the ADSL driver. 023o will be the more recent driver, which is usually but not always the better choice.
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The two versions will contain different versions of the ADSL driver. 023o will be the more recent driver, which is usually but not always the better choice.
I did not see it like that so guess I am wrong.
I thought you had to match the same driver as in the current system looking in the GUI.
In my case:
ADSL Firmware Version: A2pB023o.d20e so I was going to pick the 023o anyway.
And I thought there was three versions to pick from.
DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1007_eng_adsldrv022c.img
DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1007_eng_adsldrv023b.img
DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1007_eng_adsldrv023o.img
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Yes, there are three (English) versions. The information about the ADSL driver version came from Stev-O on the DGTeam forum, so I believe it's true.
I've successfully updated my DG834GT to this version (023o) eventually, but I managed to brick it first. The web interface upgrade utility doesn't seem to work with this rather large file, and failed to complete. The Netgear recovery utility simply failed to do anything (or even display correctly) on a cobbled-together XP system which I borrowed. The NFTP utility which is referred to on the DGTeam site refused to have anything to do with the file ("Unable to find magic hardware header") and I was left with a non-functioning router and no way to save it.
The cure came in the form of this posting by y4mz. (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,5842.msg148308.html#msg148308) I compiled his version of nftp and it worked perfectly after a warning concerning the magic hardware header. I'm using that router now.
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Any thoughts yet from anyone as to why this upgrade is of interest - any "must haves"?
The change log makes it look like a fairly major overhaul.
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I can't really add anything to the changelog (most of which I don't understand). One small thing I have noticed is that the 'Attached devices' part of the web interface doesn't seem to work - it doesn't display any attached devices here, although there are three currently running.
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(most of which I don't understand)
Me neither. :-[
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One thing they seem to have added is SNMP support, which is why I'm not using my DG834GT as I use SNMP. For those who dont know it allows you to monitor things like data throughput directly at the router rather than separately at each PC.
Stuart
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Yes, there are three (English) versions. The information about the ADSL driver version came from Stev-O on the DGTeam forum, so I believe it's true.
I've successfully updated my DG834GT to this version (023o) eventually, but I managed to brick it first. The web interface upgrade utility doesn't seem to work with this rather large file, and failed to complete. The Netgear recovery utility simply failed to do anything (or even display correctly) on a cobbled-together XP system which I borrowed. The NFTP utility which is referred to on the DGTeam site refused to have anything to do with the file ("Unable to find magic hardware header") and I was left with a non-functioning router and no way to save it.
The cure came in the form of this posting by y4mz. (http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,5842.msg148308.html#msg148308) I compiled his version of nftp and it worked perfectly after a warning concerning the magic hardware header. I'm using that router now.
They said that in the notes.
What format is your compiled version in?
Can it be shared.
Seems to be a few bugs so I will wait awhile.
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What format is your compiled version in?
Can it be shared.
The code posted by y4mz compiles very easily on a Linux system and produces a simple command-line Linux executable. To do this, copy the code and save it as nftp.c . Then go to the directory where it's saved and type
gcc -o nftp nftp.c
This compiles very quickly to an executable called nftp. Copy the firmware to the same directory, then type the following as root (by using sudo or su, depending on the system):
./nftp -u eth0 <name of firmware file>
(You may need to change eth0 to the name which your system has assigned to the ethernet interface.) You may get a warning about the magic hardware header, but you can just OK this and let the update run. When it's finished the router is ready to use.
Edited to correct detail of how to run nftp. Thanks to waz101 for pointing it out.
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Could I do that from a Linux boot CD (Puppy Linux)?
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I rather doubt it, I'm afraid. It may be that the version of nftp offered on the DGTeam site works on other peoples' systems, and the version embedded in a Puppy Linux bootable USB might work, but I haven't tried it.
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I can't really add anything to the changelog (most of which I don't understand). One small thing I have noticed is that the 'Attached devices' part of the web interface doesn't seem to work - it doesn't display any attached devices here, although there are three currently running.
I have just updated using recovery mode and alls well :)
Even the attached devices show up although I bit slow to load page.
Not had time to check other things out yet.
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Just wondering if anyones managed to successfully updated to 1007 using the router web interface option with vista/windows 7 or is XP and the recovery utility the only safe method ???
edit. new dgt firmware 1007 installed no issues.
k9
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I have just updated using recovery mode and alls well :)
Even the attached devices show up although I bit slow to load page.
Not had time to check other things out yet.
Correction, they do wired but not wireless and all wireless devices have no net access at the moment.
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Correction, they do wired but not wireless and all wireless devices have no net access at the moment.
I seem to be the only one who doesn't have the 'attached devices' working, so it may be (in part at least) some peculiarity of my particular DG834GT. But wireless devices do have net access and work normally.
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I have put the latest Negear firmware on now and everything seems to be working, will try the DGteam again later.
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Well I put the new firmware in no problem, connects OK only I cannot obtain an IP address. I installed using the compiled *.c program with Linux.
I reset to factory settings and started a fresh. Still the same. ??? Any ideas please?
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What ISP do you use SS44?
I've read reports of problems with dynamic IP addresses on Be and O2, static ones being OK.
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You've got it I'm with O2.
Thanks HP. Looks like I need to go back a version.
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I am on O2 Access for my sins.
Anyway DGteam firmware back on now using the upgrade wizzard from the GUI.
All devices now seen and working.
Note: Yesterday I had to go to each wireless computer and delete and remake the connection and that made them be seen in connected devices and gave them internet access again.
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>>> I am on O2 Access for my sins.
You must have been very sinful :lol:
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Its not that bad, well it is at times.
I can get around the Usenet traffic shaping and although I have not tried it maybe the torrent one using VPN.
My IP keeps changing :)
Am I now in USA?
Darn. it only changes when you make a post and not just edited it.
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Just upgraded,
I had put my DG834GT back to the official Netgear F/W. From this I was able to upgrade to the 1007 DGTeam firmware through the web interface without bricking the router. However as DGTeam don't advise this method I would suggest not to risk it.
Everything seems to be working fine over here all the new features are a "tweakers" paradise.
One issue thats come up and I wonder if anyone else has it or has noticed it is that routerstats is reporting the same value for SF and SF Errors.
Only a small point.
Cheers
Mark
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I used the safe method via the recovery utility and XP - the new firmware loaded first time no issues - I'm well impressed with the additional features only one small niggle is the port scan/dos attack notifications don't work but hey its early days and all credit to the dgteam for the additional features/improvements in this revision :) :) :)
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Hi
I installed the new f/w this morning and so far all seems well however I couldn't make it work in the Modem Only mode. I assume that this should bridge the WAN IP straight through but no luck. I was hoping this would have been resolved in this version as it certainly did not in the last. A recent posting in this forum seemed to indicate that DGTeam may now work correctly in half-bridge mode.
Has anyone had any luck with this mode I wonder?
Cheers
Pfrog
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Further to my above post, I have just noticed that the DGTeam Forum is now open for registration and not just by invite..... However I find it impossible to enter the verification info correctly having tried all possible variations! I suppose it does restrict the number of forum members though. Has anyone managed to beat it?
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I did have a look at this, and I thought that the captcha was practically unreadable. It seemed to have a character which looked like an underscore, but might have been a 1 on its side. Have you tried the option to have it play the captcha to you? The other thing I found was that the two questions at the end were complete mysteries to me, presumably relating to some TV programmes or films which I've never heard of.
PS I've just had another look at it, and the captcha is now readable, and the questions at the end are ones I can answer, so it might be worth going back and trying again (if you haven't already).
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Thanks Roseway - after another dozen or so attempts I managed it - some of the questions are certainly obscure, if not impossible to answer! I have queried re the Bridge Mode on that forum.
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It seems you're not the only one having trouble registering. Perseverance pays off in the end. :)
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after another dozen or so attempts I managed it
Took me about 20 and I've no idea why it worked when it did. As far as I could tell my answers were always correct.
I suspect there's a random reject built in with a low pass rate even if you do answer correctly, just to discourage randomly intrigued people.
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the captcha is now readable
I played it as a sound too just to be sure and entered it in the same case as displayed.
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I've been following developments on the DGTeam Forum, and it implies that there have been other changes made since the first release of 1007.
However, the zip files on the mirrors appear unchanged.
I'm unwilling to ask on DGTeam forum because the postings and replies are often so cryptic and unfriendly that I'm not sure I would understand the answer.
Can please anyone enlighten me?
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You can see a discussion and get the latest tryout version here. (http://dgteam.ilbello.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=c031a9287218e0a9b8466c2066eccff6;topic=507.0;topicseen)
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Thanks
Very helpful, as ever
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DGTeam firmware is now at 1014.
See changelog http://dgteam.ilbello.com/index.php?pid=18
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DGTeam firmware is now at 1014.
See changelog http://dgteam.ilbello.com/index.php?pid=18
I can't keep track. :)
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I think 1007 was such a massive release that the inevitable bugs have surfaced.
I even found one myself (fixed in 1014) :angel:
They are being fixed incredibly quickly. :graduate:
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Seems to be some issues with the new one, glad I could not get to download it now.
I am sure it will get fixed as stevo seems rather clever and very fast.
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I've tried to get access to the DGTeam forum so I can read up on how to set up start up scripts etc
However I have thus far been unable to gain access, even when I get the answers right after many attempts I get told they are closed for registrations at this time. Google led me here and a very fine forum and a great resource it is too. So I may have to stay a while and educate myself.
In the meantime, can anyone point me at a source for the "user manual" for want of a better word for the DGTeam firmware on a DG834GT. I;ve installed revision 1014 via the GUI without issue and love the level of configuration.
Thanks in Advance
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Some of us have invites but I am not going to give any to people with one post count and only came here to get an invite.
Nothing personal, sorry.
We are responsible for who we invite.
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No offence taken. I wasn't looking for an invite although I'd love one at some point.
I'm simply looking for a some ideas of whats possible via the start up scripts, if that exist outside the DGTeam forum I'm a happy man. I have some ideas of what I'd like to do such as only allowing my modem to synch above certain speeds to stop my BRAS getting screwed occasionally.
So if some one can help with that I'm happy
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I have searched for a good firmware for DG834GT. The latest official firmware DG834GT_V1.03.23.img has at least two serious bugs::
1. Menu "Block sites": The button "Delete a Keyword" links to an nonexisting setup page and the marked keyword is NOT deleted
2. Menu "Wireless Settings"/"Setup Access List": The button "Delete" links to a nonexisting page and the marked device is NOT deleted
I finally tried latest DGTeam firmware DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1018 and was amazed with all the nice options. Very impressive. I was happy until I found that it often get stuck during download of large files. I tried for instance to dowload new update for my NAS which is 182MB large
http://www.buffalo-technology.com/support/getfile/?LS-%28W%29X_series-fw133.zip (http://www.buffalo-technology.com/support/getfile/?LS-%28W%29X_series-fw133.zip)
I tried ten times without success. Most often it got stuck after downloading around 130MB. Happened on all attached computers regardless if they had wired or wireless connection. I tried all versions of the adsl driver (026, 023o and 022c) with no success. With the older official firmware DG834GT_V1.02.16 the file downloads every time without problems but with that version I have other issues. I wonder if anyone else noticed this problem or if it depends which ISP you have. Is there a ADSL setting that can be changed to circumvent the problem?
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I have searched for a good firmware for DG834GT. The latest official firmware DG834GT_V1.03.23.img has at least two serious bugs::
1. Menu "Block sites": The button "Delete a Keyword" links to an nonexisting setup page and the marked keyword is NOT deleted
2. Menu "Wireless Settings"/"Setup Access List": The button "Delete" links to a nonexisting page and the marked device is NOT deleted
I think they also broke the loop back or what ever it is called. Where you cant FTP your own IP.
Try a older version DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1014 I had problems with newer versions but not the same issues as you have.
I am not sure how you find the older version but you may have to donate to the DGteam to get it. ;)
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I'm using version V1.03.23 - DGTeam Rev. 1012 and I was using V1.03.22_DGTeam_1018 (both with the 023o driver). Neither version has ever given me any trouble with large downloads, and I frequently download Linux ISOs for example. I've just downloaded your NAS firmware file with no difficulty. I can't comment on your first two points because I've never used those facilities.
There seem to be a lot of adverse comments on the DGTeam forum concerning the more recent firmwares, which is why I've reverted to 1012.
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For the same reasons as Roseway I've stayed away from the latest version, currently using 1014.
No problems of the type described and I do some BIG downloads.
Edit: downloaded your file in 6 minutes. ;)
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I thought roseway was on 18 the other day?
Oh he was, I never read that part.
Grey cells and grey hair. :)
Downloaded file (LS-(W)X_series-fw133.zip) OK using DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1014
8.5 minutes. :(
Could he be making bad versions so people donate to get an old firmware back?
Of cource not he would not do that.
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I understand why you don't support older builds, but you need to realise that people are now uploading older builds to rapidshare etc. because they can't find your original links. Build 1012 was the last stable build that worked without issue. Build 1014 & 1018 have both been bricking an unusual number of routers (at least a lot of people have had issues) and the puppy linux method hasn't worked for any of the people I've talked to. I assume it's some bug, since I flashed 1014 using IE with no issue, so I doubt it's image size. 1022 is getting very close to the limit however
http://dgteam.ilbello.com/forum/index.php?topic=487.420
I may go back to DGTeam Rev. 1012.
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Thanks a lot for testing and feedback, I really appreciate it. I found and downloaded the old DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam_1014 at Rapidshare but it had the same problem as the Rev.1018. However the problem does not occur with the latest official Netgear firmware, DG834GT_V1.03.23, nor with the older DG834GT_V1.03.16. I will later test the official DG834GT_V1.03.22 to see if I get the same problem as with the DGTeam firmware since they are based on that version. Maybe the problem is due to a combination of the ADSL driver and the default ADSL settings given by my ISP (VPI=8, VCI=35).
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By the way. I had problems flashing both the 1014 and 1018 versions the first time I tried. The orange LED kept continued flashing on the router and I had finally to cut the power. The router seemed to work with the new version but I reflashed it to be sure. Second time was successful with both the 1014 and 1018 versions using the identical image file. It seems that there is a large risk of random bit errors during flashing.
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Can I sugest what ever one you use after flashing it do a factory restore.
In fact what I would do now is a factory restore on the firmware installed reboot and then flash the new firmware, do another factory reset and start putting all the rules back.
Not to hard if you keep screen shots of the Services and rules pages.
I wonder if the problem people are getting could be browser related i.e. IE8 as it does have at least one bug that I have found in that you cant use FTP://
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I use IE8 but have same problem with Mozilla Firefox. I hesitate to do a factory reset without saving and restoring the configuration settings. I have 11 computers in networks with fixed IP adresses and individual port forwarding so it is quite a lot of work to set it up.
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I use IE8 but have same problem with Mozilla Firefox. I hesitate to do a factory reset without saving and restoring the configuration settings. I have 11 computers in networks with fixed IP adresses and individual port forwarding so it is quite a lot of work to set it up.
I can't stress this enough and although it is a pain DO A FACTORY RESET as some of your rules will not be working anyway.
I have just found this out after a few hours trying to find why some items were not working, so I set up Default DMZ Server and blow me it worked so that narrowed it down to rules.
I then deleted one rule at a time and then remade it and it has work since.
Like you I did not want to do it but trust me you have to.
I am not sure even about restoring settings I would now re-enter them all again.
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I have now tried with comple factory reset of the router and everything as default (apart from that I don't use password for my ADSL connection). Still the same problem. Download halts after 100-130MB. With this test and the fact that it doesn´t depend on the computer I draw the conclusion that the DGTeam firmwares is incompatible with the ADSL service of my ISP. Or could there be another explanation?
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Who is the ISP?
I am with Plusnet so that one is OK.
Have you tried turning off firewall/antivirus to test download?
Maybe MTU settings? mine is set to 1458.
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I live in Stockholm and uses Telia (Swedish Telecom) as ISP.
I disabled both Windows firewall and SPI firewall but still the same problem.
I made the diagnostic test that showed a maximum MTU of 1472. I thereafter decreased the MTU setting from 1500 to 1458 but the download still halts.
Very strange that only I experience this problem.
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I have no further thoughts on what it could be right now apart from a net neutrality issue.
But you can download it with netgear firmware so it can't be ISP related.
Very strange.
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Neither have I. I have now tested that my download problem does not occur with the official DG834GT_V1.03.22 version which however has a lot of other problems. The problem only occurs with the DG834GT_V1.03.22_DGTeam firmware (at least with builds 1014 and 1018) regardless of ADSL driver version and even in with factory reset default settings. If I come up with more clues I will post it.
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Could it just be timing out for some reason but as you have tried other computers I can't see it being that either.
When I downloaded it it did hang for a short while before completing.
What browsers are you using, have you tried another browser?
Oh, looks like you did:
I use IE8 but have same problem with Mozilla Firefox. I hesitate to do a factory reset without saving and restoring the configuration settings. I have 11 computers in networks with fixed IP adresses and individual port forwarding so it is quite a lot of work to set it up.
Thinking as I type :)
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Thanks BritBrat for the support. The download hangs and nothing happens until the session ultimately is timed out. I found out that it is possible to download the file with the DGTeam firmware if I do it via VPN. I did bit error measurements using the Diagnostics menu but there were no errors during 180 s.
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Hi
I have a SKY router and have been running DGTeam firmware for some time...
I rather rashly updated to the latest version of the firmware despite not understanding the difference between the 22c, 23o and 26 subversions.
Anyway I'm online now but the DNS resolution isn't working. i.e. If my PC has a DNS address of the router there is no forwarding. This worked previously.
If I set the DNS address to the external DNS server IP the DNS is resolved.
Is something broken with DNS resolution or am I using the wrong version?
I ask here since I now notice the DG Team forum is invite only (which I wish I had noticed before I reflashed!)
Thanks in advance,
DT
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Ho hum. Deleted the DNS addresses served by DHCP and then re-created them.
Reconnected PC after disable/enable interface and all seems OK now.
Must have been a glitch.
Would still appreciate knowing the difference between 22c and 26 subversions.
Thanks
DT
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Those numbers refer to different versions of the Netgear ADSL driver. 023o is generally preferred, 022c is a slightly older version, and 026 is experimental. I don't think these would affect DNS resolution.
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Thanks for the response. I loaded 22c so will stick with that now.
DNS resolution works if the client picks up the ISP DNS addresses as part of DHCP so I can live with that.
The bit that doesn't seem to work is the DNS Relay.
FWIW I think DG Team should include a readme in the .zip to explain the subversions so that dumb user like me don't need to access the forum which is next to impossible now.
Regards
DT
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FWIW I think DG Team should include a readme in the .zip to explain the subversions so that dumb user like me don't need to access the forum which is next to impossible now.
I agree with you (although not about your being dumb :) ). It wouldn't take a lot of effort on their part.
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Yeah, that had me confused the first time I used it and I also came here and found the answere.