D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router and Access Point with 3-Port Switch

List Price: $99.99

Features:

• IEEE 802.11b Compliant Access Point
• 3-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
• Hardware Router/Firewall
• 128 bit
• Share broadband Internet access

Accessories:
Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)	Adobe Photoshop Elements 7	Quicken Deluxe 2009	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FULL VERSION with SP2	Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007

Customer Reviews:

Decent, but mine has some issues [Posted on 2003-05-10]
With the latest firmware, this has practically all the features I'd want in a 802.11b router, but, unfortunately, the wireless functionality has some problems, at least on my hardware. I had some minor trouble getting it running to begin with, but armed with the latest firmware, I had a functioning wireless network. Unfortunately, after awhile I began to notice that the signal would unexpectedly drop, suddenly and completely, and restore itself after about 3 seconds to 3 minutes (doesn't seem like a big deal until after you've been dropped from your third network game). Tech support wasn't a great help-- they seemed to initially be stuck on the idea that it was a signal strength issue, advising repositioning the antennas, moving it away from the wall, etc., which, predictably, didn't improve matters any. A later firmware upgrade helped somewhat, without completely eliminating the problem. Finally, tech support decided that the D-Link wireless PCI adapter wasn't compatible with XP, case closed, no refund/replacement, though everything seems to indicate that it's a problem with the router. Anyway, I've resorted to running 25' of cat5 cable, and everything's fine now. The print server had some issues with my HP inkjet printer, but that was a documented problem with HP printers and print servers, so I don't really blame that on D-Link. Anyway, I think I'll buy Netgear next time.

hit or miss [Posted on 2003-06-15]
I picked up a second one of these routers because I needed detachable antennas (the silver version). I've used the old gray/black version for years and have been most pleased with it. With all the Wireless G stuff out now, this old B version with a print server is avaiable for $15 on ebay regularly. Unfortunately, the newer silver version has been consistent with many of the negative reviews on here. My wired connection seemed to work initially for 5 minutes (but very slowly), then cut off and I have never been able to ping the router since. The wireless portion is also similarly sporadic with odd disconnects and stalling. Maybe I was sold a known defective one, but at this point I can only recommend getting the old ugly gray version. If you need a central print server function for dirt cheap, try picking up one of these.

Works, Most of the time [Posted on 2003-07-02]
This is a good product that does what it says it does, most of the time. The reason I dont give it 5 stars is that every once and awhile it becomes dumb, it simply forgets that there is a cable modem hooked up to it, and the only way to fix this is to reboot it. It is a minor inconvenience, but can cause quite a bit of frustration in critical moments.

Reliable [Posted on 2004-01-14]
In September 2001 I set our office up with a Broadband 802.11B Wireless Router from D-Link. That puppy gave me fits. I couldn't keep anything connected. Finally about a year ago it got so bad I replaced it with this router and access point.

Setup was easy, range is sufficient for us-- A two story 1890's home make into an office, and most of the network problems eased into oblivion.

I thought we were having a problem last week but it turned out to be a Siemens Wireless Network connector in its last throes.

When it comes time to replace this router I'll probably go for a D-Link again.

good router for it's time [Posted on 2007-01-10]
When it worked it worked well but after only a few months it had to be sent back to be replaced. The new one lasted for about 2 years untill the wireless side died. I was still able to use it hard wired up until I replaced it this past year with a newer model.

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