EA4500 Firmware v2.0.37 (Build 131047) Feedback [ Edited ]

[LatinKreationz]

Just a few things I've noticed with this build..

1.) If you reboot the modem, it seems to loose UPnP settings.  I have to turn UPnP off then back on again in order UPnP to work normally.

2.) Probably petty but when I click the Disconnect button under Router Status, the page doesn't automatically refresh like it did with E4200v1.  I have to manually refresh to get the connect button to appear.  The refresh issue is also true within the mobile app.  Again, not an issue with E4200v1.

[Puppa]

Off, then On for UPnP helps?  I've been having huge problems with UPnP....you may be on to something.  I'll try it on mine (the identical twin E4200v2).  Nothing UPnP works right.  I hope you/'re right because it gives me hope.

Any Linksys developers reading this?  Sounds like faulty variable initialization at power up with regards to UPnP.

[LatinKreationz]

I'm now noticing that UPnP seems to be broken regardless of the reboot.  After a day or two it breaks.  This needs to be fixed ASAP or I will go bonkers!

[LatinKreationz]

So there appears to be an issue with Wireless N on both the 2.4 and 5ghz. I had to switch my 2.4 to wireless b/g just to keep my connection alive continuous. On wireless N, it seems to drop for a few seconds then come back.

[sam_nirmal]

I switched back to my old Dlink router as both 2.4 and 5 bands wireless connections are unstable.  No matter what you adjust the wireless/MTU settings, the connection will drop for few secs and come back.

[LatinKreationz]

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sam_nirmal wrote:

I switched back to my old Dlink router as both 2.4 and 5 bands wireless connections are unstable.  No matter what you adjust the wireless/MTU settings, the connection will drop for few secs and come back.

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Exactly my issue!  Unfortunately I don't have another router to go back to.  I knew my connection was dropping because my scan to printer icon would pop up saying no connection and then go away.  So far, using 2.4 b/g seems to be the only thing that seems to be somewhat stable for me.  It sucks to have to go back to b/g.

[OhioCiscoTech]

I have a PS3 that reports UPNP errors with the EA4500.   If I disable UPNP, wait a minute, enable it and retest it will work.   A short while later my game connections drop.  I test the UPNP from the PS3 again and it fails.   Repeat the process and I can game for another hour or so. 

[ScarletJamie]

Hi OhioCiscoTech, I believed this link will help your connectivity problem. http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=2902de6218ed4dc1a4c595595ca1f60a_Resolving_NAT_Typ...

[OhioCiscoTech]

I spoke with tech support. Did not get the answer I hoped. I had a Cisco sa520 that worked flawlessly with four Xbox and a ps3 with no port forwarding and UPNP enabled. with the brand new EA4500 tech support gives me this info:
Tech: It works effectively if the ports are opened and you assign a static IP on the PS3. Also as a default, UPnP should be set to disabled.
Me: I have several XBOX's on my network that require UPNP to be enabled. I am frustrated that simply switching to the EA4500 has presented so many challenges. Disabling UPNP and port forwarding to the PS3 will break the XBOX's need for UPNP

I would return the Linksys if I had known 2 days ago, now I am out of my 30 day return policy.

MOD NOTE: Tech ID and name removed.

[ScarletJamie]

@OhioCiscoTech , I think there should be specific ports assign to each gaming devices.