D-Link Gamerlounge routers

[doubledave]

My D-Link Gamerlounge DGL-4300 that was working so well for the past 2 years seems to have died.
Nobody was doing anything to it at the time, it was just busy with torrents for several hours then, I come home and see that there is no more internet connection. I power-reset the router, and it no longer provides IP addresses, so it is useless. I haven't yet tried holding the reset button for 30 seconds for a factory reset, but if that doesn't work, I'll get another router.
I was looking into the DGL-4500, looks like people have problems with it resetting itself under high load, recent firmware may not have a fix for that problem. Does anyone have any experiences with this router or have another recommendation for me?
Thanks.
doubledave.

[clanmills]

Hi DD

I don't know that device. However there's often a reset button for which you'll need a paper clip. It's recessed in a small circular aperture and you'll need a paper clip (or a Pentel pencil) to reset the device. If that doesn't do it, try giving it a good night's sleep with no power so it really cools down. Then try the reset again.

If it's still not working, and no other readers have been able to help you solve this, it's probably a trip to Fry's - or whatever your local computer store's called.

[wimiadmin]

I'm not familiar with the router either. My D-Link experience has not been very stellar. I moved to Linksys several years ago and haven't looked back. I have the WRT54GL and WRT310N and would recommend either.

[AboveTheLogic]

WRT54GL is a great router especially because of its 3rd party support. I have a WRT110 and I'm really happy with it, no 3rd party though.

[doubledave]

Thanks for the advice y'all!
I did the 30 second reset button press to factory reset the router. I can then reconfigure it and it will work for a few hours before I have to factory reset it again, so I give up on this router.
I am borrowing a cheapy Belkin router for now and may get a WRT54GL or pick up a D-Link DIR-655 from my local Fry's.
DD