Managed to resolve the dynamic IP issue with a factory reset. Seems factory reseting the router cleared it of whatever's causing the problems on my end. Router is still at 2.07TM. Likely keep it at this FW until someone can verify 2.08TM is good to upgrade.

I saw that in D-link global, the recent 2.08 (non-TM) has an update date in Feb/Mar.

Mine 2.08...working well

A sharing of my experience with firmware 2.06sg, 2.07TM, and 2.08TM:

Before I begin, I would like to say that the results below was solely my own experience. It may be vary for you guys. And note that I'm only using mobile phone (redmi note 3 SD), and this was the only device that connected to the router.

My 850L router came originally with 2.07TM and from what I've remember, it didn't gave me major issue with the wifi connection (2.4ghz + 5ghz) as well as the internet.

Then last week I've updated to 2.08TM, where the nightmare begun. The wifi connection on 5ghz disconnected certain times and unable to connect back with a message says password invalid. It can only be fixed by restarting the router. As for the internet, frequent delay or lag occurred. For example, if you would scroll Instagram or YouTube or even Clash Royale, it took as least 5 sec to load. Almost every time when i did a page refresh in the Instagram or YouTube, again it took about another 5 sec to load. I've tried to use the speedtest.net app to do some speed tesing, it couldn't even load up the "nearest location". Somehow the download speed was ok (full speed), but the whole connection thing went so delay/lag. And the 3rd issue was the 3rd party DNS (google + opendns) isn't allowed. Even though the 3rd party DNS is set, so-called illegal sites are still blocked.

Then I reverted back to 2.07TM and i thought the issues would be solved. Sadly the internet and the wifi connection were as bad as in 2.08TM. The only thing was working is that I could use the 3rd party DNS.

Currently the best solution for me now is to roll back to 2.06sg version. Everything goes fine so far with this firmware. The only thing is I've disabled the 5ghz wifi and solely use 2.4ghz, because disconnections still occur. I'm not sure whether it's the router itself unable to handle 5ghz or my device issue.

I've tried 2.07 global version, but failed. Probably it's due to the lack of vlan tagging feature in the global version. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

Conclusion:
2.08TM:
Wifi (5ghz) frequent disconnection, internet connection delay/lag, 3rd party DNS disallowed.

2.07TM (after roll back from 2.08TM):
Wifi (5ghz) frequent disconnection, internet connection delay/lag

2.06sg:
Everything is perfect, except for the Wifi (5ghz) has frequent disconnection

I hope my sharing here, perhaps, might help the community here.

A sharing of my experience with firmware 2.06sg, 2.07TM, and 2.08TM:

Before I begin, I would like to say that the results below was solely my own experience. It may be vary for you guys. And note that I'm only using mobile phone (redmi note 3 SD), and this was the only device that connected to the router.

My 850L router came originally with 2.07TM and from what I've remember, it didn't gave me major issue with the wifi connection (2.4ghz + 5ghz) as well as the internet.

Then last week I've updated to 2.08TM, where the nightmare begun. The wifi connection on 5ghz disconnected certain times and unable to connect back with a message says password invalid. It can only be fixed by restarting the router. As for the internet, frequent delay or lag occurred. For example, if you would scroll Instagram or YouTube or even Clash Royale, it took as least 5 sec to load. Almost every time when i did a page refresh in the Instagram or YouTube, again it took about another 5 sec to load. I've tried to use the speedtest.net app to do some speed tesing, it couldn't even load up the "nearest location". Somehow the download speed was ok (full speed), but the whole connection thing went so delay/lag. And the 3rd issue was the 3rd party DNS (google + opendns) isn't allowed. Even though the 3rd party DNS is set, so-called illegal sites are still blocked.

Then I reverted back to 2.07TM and i thought the issues would be solved. Sadly the internet and the wifi connection were as bad as in 2.08TM. The only thing was working is that I could use the 3rd party DNS.

Currently the best solution for me now is to roll back to 2.06sg version. Everything goes fine so far with this firmware. The only thing is I've disabled the 5ghz wifi and solely use 2.4ghz, because disconnections still occur. I'm not sure whether it's the router itself unable to handle 5ghz or my device issue.

I've tried 2.07 global version, but failed. Probably it's due to the lack of vlan tagging feature in the global version. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

Conclusion:
2.08TM:
Wifi (5ghz) frequent disconnection, internet connection delay/lag, 3rd party DNS disallowed.

2.07TM (after roll back from 2.08TM):
Wifi (5ghz) frequent disconnection, internet connection delay/lag

2.06sg:
Everything is perfect, except for the Wifi (5ghz) has frequent disconnection

I hope my sharing here, perhaps, might help the community here.

Hi guys,

Just subscribed Unifi 30mbps and was given this Dlink router, it seems the speed is very slow and accessing to the router is hang at all time, any idea why?

Does google DNS work with the non TM firmware. Currently using 2.08TM but having problems with google DNS. Have to set manically on device itself.

Hi guys,

Just subscribed Unifi 30mbps and was given this Dlink router, it seems the speed is very slow and accessing to the router is hang at all time, any idea why?

speed is slow?
My UniFI 30/10mbps router is also using DIR 850.

mind telling me what kind of device you are accessing the router with? smartphones? ipads? desktop? laptop? etc

all my smartphones, ipads, PS4 & laptop can get around 27-30 mbps speed.
but sometimes my desktop pc can get up to 10-15mbps only. but this is due to my desktop is using Dell wireless adapter, which is known to have low reception problem.

what i did was, i tweaked some settings inside it, especially on antennas & channel strength, and i can get vast improvement. can easily get 27-30mbps now.

can you share how you tweaked the settings?

Hi guys,

Just subscribed Unifi 30mbps and was given this Dlink router, it seems the speed is very slow and accessing to the router is hang at all time, any idea why?

For those who are having problems with using custom DNS with the DIR-850L. Be sure to:


1. Enter your custom DNS.


2. Disable DNS relay.

Tested on v2.08TM.

you set 1 in the router and another 1 inside windows, else you will kena block if surf ahem-ahem sites...

you set 1 in the router and another 1 inside windows, else you will kena block if surf ahem-ahem sites...

i set in router already enough~

really? dunno why this banner keep popping up if set in router...   and also that TM's lazada banner.