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D-Link problems Joseph Macari 12-09-2004
`--> Re: D-Link problems Michael J. Pell...12-09-2004
Posted by Joseph Macari on December 9, 2004, 4:23 pm
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I was using a D-Link I-604 router in a home network situation (3 computers,
WK2SP4 and cable modem). I've been plagued with memory leaks with ALL 3
computers when using this setup and accessing internet. Randomly, I will
start to lose content on web pages (blank areas, text missing, etc)...then I
will start having memory issues with MS Office (specifically Access,
Excel)...as I said, this happens randomly with all computers (memory on 2
boxes is 256mb, other box is 1 gig). I have been in touch with D-Link
support several times; they had me update the firmware, had me make changes
to IE6 configurations, etc....nothing has worked. When I go back to Zone
Alarm for my firewall; i.e., then everything (web browsing, Office apps)
works fine..As a last resort, I e-mailed D-Link again, detailing whats going
on....this time they never got back to me.
What is interesting, is that I tried a Linkys router, and the same thing
happens.....so now, I am really confused ..(maybe there are "ghosts in the
machine")...any suggestions??

-joe





Posted by Andrew Rossmann on December 9, 2004, 4:30 pm
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> I was using a D-Link I-604 router in a home network situation (3 computers,
> WK2SP4 and cable modem). I've been plagued with memory leaks with ALL 3
> computers when using this setup and accessing internet. Randomly, I will
> start to lose content on web pages (blank areas, text missing, etc)...then I
> will start having memory issues with MS Office (specifically Access,
> Excel)...as I said, this happens randomly with all computers (memory on 2
> boxes is 256mb, other box is 1 gig). I have been in touch with D-Link
> support several times; they had me update the firmware, had me make changes
> to IE6 configurations, etc....nothing has worked. When I go back to Zone
> Alarm for my firewall; i.e., then everything (web browsing, Office apps)
> works fine..As a last resort, I e-mailed D-Link again, detailing whats going
> on....this time they never got back to me.
> What is interesting, is that I tried a Linkys router, and the same thing
> happens.....so now, I am really confused ..(maybe there are "ghosts in the
> machine")...any suggestions??

I don't see how an EXTERNAL firewall would cause programs to crash on
the computer. You should still use ZoneAlarm, even with the router. It
will help protect you from other computers on your net, plus control
outgoing data.

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Posted by Michael J. Pelletier on December 9, 2004, 9:46 pm
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Joseph Macari wrote:

> I was using a D-Link I-604 router in a home network situation (3
> computers,
> WK2SP4 and cable modem). I've been plagued with memory leaks with ALL 3
> computers when using this setup and accessing internet. Randomly, I will
> start to lose content on web pages (blank areas, text missing, etc)...then
> I will start having memory issues with MS Office (specifically Access,
> Excel)...as I said, this happens randomly with all computers (memory on 2
> boxes is 256mb, other box is 1 gig). I have been in touch with D-Link
> support several times; they had me update the firmware, had me make
> changes
> to IE6 configurations, etc....nothing has worked. When I go back to Zone
> Alarm for my firewall; i.e., then everything (web browsing, Office apps)
> works fine..As a last resort, I e-mailed D-Link again, detailing whats
> going on....this time they never got back to me.
> What is interesting, is that I tried a Linkys router, and the same thing
> happens.....so now, I am really confused ..(maybe there are "ghosts in the
> machine")...any suggestions??
>
> -joe

I have never heard of this type of problem before. Very interesting. No
matter what, memory leaks should never happen. The majority of memory leaks
are bad coding (not deallocating memory that was previously allocated).
That should not happen because of a router/firewall. The only thing I would
check is your NIC card setting. Does your router also have builtin switch
ports? If so, try hard coding everything (ie 100/Full) on you PC and
router/firewall/switch. I am thinking that maybe you have a duplex
missmatch. This can cause BAD packet retransmissions which might kill your
poor windoze box...just a thought...something to try.


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