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D-Link DI-524 Wireless 54 Mbps High Speed Router (802.11g) | List Price: $69.99
Discount Price: $49.99
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Brand: D-Link
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Share your Internet connection with built-in 4-Port switch
- Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks
- Advanced Firewall and Security Controls
- Built-in 4-Port SwitchOperating range of up to 328 feet indoors, up to 1,312 feet outdoors
- Quick and easy set-up
WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER [Posted on 2008-04-04]
Had a problem with a new router - the quick guide didn't work, the backup installation guide didn't work. Called for tech support, after at least 5 calls and as many hours on the phone (takes about 20 minutes just to get through to a person). They had a case on me and although it sounds like they are putting note in the case, each new "tech" would have me go through all the same things. The last "tech 2" committed a cardinal sin when he became argumentative and would no longer listen. They've lost a customer for life and I will tell everyone I know...
Lots of features and bugs [Posted on 2008-05-20]
Not the first D-Link product I bought, and generally satisfied with them. The reason I only gave it 3 stars is because they NEVER in my experience work out all the bugs out of their products before they announce end of life.
I have yet to see one in which all the advertised features actually work as advertised. The support solution rather than fix the firmware mostly seems to be to buy a newer version of the same thing or some third-party equivalent. The latest example was the DDNS feature in this model...
To make things worse, the written directions often lack detail and examples.
So, in summary, my experience with D-Link so far is - ok performance, lots of great features, with lots of bugs in them, which may never be fixed...
great router - great price [Posted on 2008-06-27]
I have had this router for about 3 years now and have had no problems with it. I originally got it to set up my son's computer wireless - along with the usb air utility - worked great. Now I use it for my laptop and my sons computer - I currently dont even have it hooked to any computers - I just plugged it into my dsl modem and everything is wireless. I do not know anything about the more expensive models because this is the first and only router I have used. I do know that my computers are really fast and don't know how they could be any faster with a $100+ model router!!!
Very unreliable. Do not be fooled by price. [Posted on 2008-07-06]
I've had this router for over three years and it's been a nightmare. The wireless connection is just plain unreliable. Even if I am three feet away from the router and get full bars it could sometimes take an hour to actually connect. And when it finally does it will occasionally drop and have to reconnect, which could again take an hour. It's like a lottery with the wireless connection of this router. You can't rely on it if you need to do work. I have a friend with this exact model who has all the same problems.
I would strongly suggest getting the Linksys WRT54G instead. If you are tech-savvy, get the WRT54GL and hack the firmware. The wireless always connects immediately and has never dropped. You have to pay a little more to get something that works.
This D-Link router is not worth any price. Always read reviews before you buy.
Good for basic home use. [Posted on 2008-07-22]
I have had this router for 2 years and it has worked well. I haven't experienced any problems I've read in other reviews such as disconnects, however I found that when running many simultaneous connections (Bittorrent), the router would sometimes begin to refuse incoming connections and would have to be rebooted to resolve the problem. Other than that it has worked fine both wired and wireless connections are stable and configuring my LAN was not a problem. This router is fine if you are just going to surf the web but if you want to do anything that would require multiple/high bandwidth connections you should look for something better.
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