PSA: D-Link DSL-225 Modem Firmware Fix (PTCL VDSL)

[StrikerX]

Background:

The initial firmware on these modems was buggy and caused the modem to become unresponsive after running for ~2 days and the only way to fix it was by doing a hard-restart and the cycle continued.

I've been in touch with the relevant people on this issue and they've sent me a new firmware few days back, so far my modem has been up for ~3 days (most up-time since I've gotten it) and everything's going smoothly. It seems the problem has been rectified in this firmware.

Here's a download link for the new firmware: https://goo.gl/NwWftJ

I would suggest that you factory reset the modem after upgrading the firmware and re-configure the modem so the chance of old configuration messing up things is minimized. Do share feedback and any other problems you encounter (preferably with reproducible steps).

 

[randomdude]

I have a DSL-2730U, I don't need this right?

 

[StrikerX]

I have a DSL-2730U, I don't need this right?

No, it is only the DSL-225.

 

[epakistani]

Mine gets stuck every 24 hrs. Will update n post results.

 

[StrikerX]

Mine gets stuck every 24 hrs. Will update n post results.

Has the modem gotten stuck on the new firmware?

 

[epakistani]

Its not stuck now thnx man for the fw.

 

[CuriousDevil]

Strikerx bro is there any factory firmware for dlink 2750u the stock ptcl one does the same to me and is shitty one I cannot find my routers firmware anywhere on the internet it is J1 I have bricked one router before and they replaced it with the same router again [MENTION=42544]murtaza12[/MENTION] knows the struggle [emoji39] if their is any firmware pleaseee provide it


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[CuriousDevil]

Or even ptcl firmware will work I will try to flash some other firmware and if anything goes wrong i can flash it back to ptcls firmware thanks


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[sohaib50k]

How do u check if the firmware updated?
The build timestamp?
It was disconnecting every 1 hour, upgraded the thing and still doing the same.
This piece of shit router.

 

[hraza1991]

is it possible to flash Dlink's original firmware which also should have Bandwidth control also for Dlink dsl-2750U and please provide if possible ?

 

[murtaza12]

is it possible to flash Dlink's original firmware which also should have Bandwidth control also for Dlink dsl-2750U and please provide if possible ?

What hardware revision is your modem?

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[hraza1991]

What hardware revision is your modem?

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How to check ?

 

[murtaza12]

How to check ?

Written on the bottom, there's a sticker.
It'll show the serial number, MAC Address and hardware revision.

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[sohaib50k]

Anyone know how to flash original Dlink firmware on the DSL 225?

 

[hraza1991]

Written on the bottom, there's a sticker.
It'll show the serial number, MAC Address and hardware revision.

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H/W version : j1

 

[StrikerX]

Anyone know how to flash original Dlink firmware on the DSL 225?

There's no original firmware for 225 AFAIK as its a custom one for PTCL

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How do u check if the firmware updated?
The build timestamp?
It was disconnecting every 1 hour, upgraded the thing and still doing the same.
This piece of shit router.

Your issue is different from what we were having, your modem is resyncing because of very high upload sync rate. Get that sorted out and it'll be fine.

 

[murtaza12]

H/W version : j1

Me and [MENTION=127605]CuriousDevil[/MENTION] managed to brick a J1 because we flashed a T3 firmware on it.
So, no, sorry, nothing for J1.

Only for T2 and T3. I have the latter.

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[hraza1991]

Me and @CuriousDevil managed to brick a J1 because we flashed a T3 firmware on it.
So, no, sorry, nothing for J1.

Only for T2 and T3. I have the latter.

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Oh darn, i had high hopes and was about go ahead with the procedure god saved me

 

[sohaib50k]

Got my Upload downgraded to 2.8 ish MB, still no respite.
The router hangs within a day, sometimes i have to restart it 2-3 times a day lel.

Any other solution?

 

[murtaza12]

Got my Upload downgraded to 2.8 ish MB, still no respite.
The router hangs within a day, sometimes i have to restart it 2-3 times a day lel.

Any other solution?

Did you do a factory reset after flashing the firmware?

If so and if it still happens, try to get them to bring you a new modem OR buy your own VDSL2 compatible modem and configure it (if you know how) and use that instead of the crap they provide.