Question 1

Are the antennas detachable?

Accepted Answer

No. The Antenna's are not detachable...though they have respectable range for the price of the router. Works pretty well at around 50-75 feet clear space, and around 30-45 through multiple walls.

Question 2

IS THIS COMPATIBLE WITH A MAC & DOES IT HAVE A USB CONNECTOR?

Accepted Answer

The CD in the package can only be run on Windows since it's .exe file. So no benefit of step by step guide. But someone said you can go directly to http://192.168.0.1 on browser to setup it manually. I didn't try this.

No USB connector.

Question 3

I was setting this up for my neighbor and i wanted to change the default DNS servers to something faster. the only fields i was about to find for DNS servers were read-only, does the stock firmware allow changing the DNS servers, if so where is the option?
I realize i could just use DD-WRT, but I would expect a basic feature like DNS servers to be in any "simplified" *cough*nerfed*cough* firmware

Accepted Answer

Many D-Link routers, including the DIR-615 have a feature called "Advanced DNS Service" which is nothing more than using D-Link's DNS servers. Simply un-check the box for this feature (right above the DNS server fields) and you will be able to enter the DNS servers of your choice.

Question 4

What is the revision for this router?

Accepted Answer

F/W  Ver 9.00NA.       HW  Ver 11. Mdl:DIR-615I1
PN:BIR615LNA...I1

Good Luck

Question 5

Will this version of the 615 support DD-Wrt open source router firmware?

Accepted Answer

I recieved the DIR-615I1 which I have flashed to DD-WRT. Got it for 20.99.

Question 6

Can I use this without internet access?  Need wireless connectibility between HP laptop and HP printer in my boat.  Only Verizon wireless in the boat.

Accepted Answer

Yes you need internet access. Wireless between your printer and laptop is another issue. Just use a cable between the printer and the laptop USB. Easy? My router works well, I only use it for visitors to the house and the kids game boxes. All of my computers are on CAT 5 cables to this router. My previous router was not wireless. Hope this helps.

Question 7

It says "Wireless adapter included: No"  What is a wireless adapter and what is it for?

Accepted Answer

The adapter is the internal or external part on you PC, laptop or other device that communicates with the router.  I needs to use 802.11n type wireless to achieve the maximum data rates, but this will also work with "g" and probably a and b as well - they are less common and I haven't tried those.

Question 8

What is the hardware revision version on this DIR-615? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

mine was I2 or maybe I1.  i was able to put dd-wrt on it.  may want to call customer support incase it has changed.

Question 9

How do I reset my password and will this affect my internet connection to my TV?

Accepted Answer

From a computer that is connected to the router (wired or wireless), Open your Internet browser and type the IP address of the router in the address bar. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. At the login, enter the username (admin) and your password (default password is nothing). Enter your old password and when the DLink admin screen comes up click on the Tools tab and you will find the Change Password option. Just make a note of it. While you're doing this you're already connected to the internet so it shouldn't affect your tv or monitor connection.

Question 10

can this be connected next to or in front of my old g router on the same netwprk? also from the specs i am assuming it is just one frequency, 2.5ghz?

Accepted Answer

Yes, just remember to disable DHCP server first.  Whether stock or DD-WRT firmware it will do a range of frequencies from 2.412Ghz (Channel-1) to 2.462Ghz (Channel-11).

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