| D-Link DI-624 Wireless Cable/DSL Router, 4-Port Switch, 802.11g, 108Mbps |
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Model: DI-624
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 469
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11 Super G
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Up to 108 Mbps with AirPlus Xtreme G products
Advanced Firewall and parental control
Backwards compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g products
Increased Security with 802.1X and WPA
Features robust security to protect the wireless network from intruders |
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| Description: |
| D-LINK DI-624 - The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 Wireless Router is ideal for those creating their first wireless network, and for more advanced users seeking additional management settings and policy based content filtering. Filters can be set based on MAC address, IP address, URL and/or Domain Name. Allows pass-through of multiple concurrent IPSec and PPTP VPN sessions Dimensions - 1.3H x 6.5W x 9.25D; weighs about 2 pounds 3 year warranty Product is Firmware upgradeable for updates via D-Link (requires product registration) |
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Configured and Running in "No Time", November 4, 2003
By user
With the easy to use setup wizard that takes you through setup step by step I don't see how it could have been any easier. You setup a new password and wireless settings so everything isn't default, then you select what type of Internet connection you have (ADSL, Cable, or other). I chose PPPoE because I have an ADSL connection, then I entered my username and password and when I applied the changes the router rebooted and it took about 30 seconds and suddenly I was connected to the Internet. About a week later though my connection was lost and when I called Verizon about it they suggested I reboot the DSL modem and again the router agusted itself to connect without any trouble or configuration by myself. I am very pleased with this router and it's capabilities.
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Try Something Else, November 3, 2003
By user (Baton Rouge, LA)
The router starts rebooting over and over after I initiate a file transfer between two PCs over my network. It works great if you don't plan to transfer files over the network (which defeats the purpose of a home network). Upgrading the firmware to the latest version 1.25 did not help and neither did my two calls to their tech support.
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Extremely pleased, November 3, 2003
By user (Winchester, MA USA)
I replaced my LinkSys wired cable router with this wireless-g router. I can't believe how easy it was. I am thrilled that we can use our laptop two floors down from where the router is located on the top floor of our three-story house. Everything just worked.What really blows me away however is that this router requires no additional setup to play Asheron's Call on multiple machines, unlike the LinkSys router which required advanced forwarding options and was very arcane to setup. I was amazed that none of the special setup I had learned to do on the Linksys router was necessary at all. I am really thrilled by this product!
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Tough to configure with DSL - long wait for tech support, October 31, 2003
By user (South Boston, MA United States)
I purchased this with a Dlink G650 to use with my Verizon ADSL service. The install application is fairly simple, but, when finishing up the install it would not assign an IP address. The wireless connected fine but what good is it if it can't access through the DSL modem. When I tried calling Dlink I waited over half an hour and gave up. I tried calling Verizon who said they could only help me if I had a Linksys :-(.. So I've been trying to call Dlink support without success in getting through.
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From a knowledgeable consumer, October 21, 2003
By user (Bloomington, IN USA)
I'm a systems administrator and have years of experience working with networking equipment, and this is one of the best, if not the best product in it's category. I have always been happy with D-Link products but I was a bit skeptical with this one because of the mixed reviews. I took a chance and I definitely was surprised, as this product is even better than any of the other previous D-Link products I have used. Where can I begin...first of all make sure you get rev. C, not A or B. I have a lot of networking knowledge, but most people who would consider this product could at least have an internet connection with it in a few minutes. Despite it's simple easy to use setup interface, the features are unmatched in any product in it's class. D-Link is always good about releasing significant firmware updates and this prodcut is no exception. Everything you read in reviews about this product, that users complain about, has been fixed with future firmware revisions. For example, they added MAC reservations, they added an option for 802.11G only mode, they now have 108Mb/s support (although you need their network card for this). etc. I can't go into detail in this space about the excellent features, but let me say that I have a very sophisticated home network and this is the only home router that does the job for me. Multiple VPN connections, using PTP or IPSEC work great on this thing, WITHOUT turning off the firewall (read the fineprint with other products). The product does port redirection not just port forwarding (again look at similar products). This product is also very useful if you are looking for a product that can help limit what your kids can do. More features for restricting Internet Access than any home router I have seen. Oh, and range is excellent I get 54Mb/s anywhere in my 3 bedroom house, and I get good signal strength all the way out to our street (and beyond) at about 5.5Mb/s. Mixed 802.11b and 802.11g clients also work very well, contrary to what some others have said. Anyway, I have had no problems with this product whatsoever, and it's one of the best pieces of networking equipment I have ever used.
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Great Solid Router, October 21, 2003
By user (Ohio)
If you are getting bad range try changing the channel you use. I was getting bad range in my home and I was getting very frustrated and finally found that someone suggested changing the channel from the default channel 6 to 1 or 11. So I changed to channel 11 and now I get much better range and my signal strength is way better. I guess there was some interference from something.Plus the new firmware does help with speed. Everyone who already has this router should go out and get that new firmware. This works best with my DWL-G650 adapter for the laptop. Very easy to setup since it practically connects to each other out of the box.
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the range is just awful, October 17, 2003
By user
I cannot understand how others here say the range is great. It simply will not go thru the (brick) walls in my house even if the router is litterally feet away from the recieving pc. In a straight uninterupted line I get 25ft max.
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An idiot could install this..., October 17, 2003
By user (NH United States)
I purchased this to swap out my SMC Barricade router. It took me less than 5 minutes. I am running WinXP Pro, NAV2003, ZoneAlarmPro and other such. I have had absolutely NO problem with this item. My laptop with a competitor's wireless 802.11b card picked it right up and does so everytime--no configuration was necessary. My main system also picked it right up with NO configuration necessary. I have since installed a DLink wireless print server (DP-311U) and it too was seamlessly integrated...in spite of the nattering nabobs claiming demons and nefarious conspiracy by DLink... I highly recommend this product.
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WOW! 108Mbps Bandwidth for FREE!, October 16, 2003
By user
With the new firmware D-Link just released I get double my speeds I was getting before. The best part is that it's a free upgrade. Basically they get better efficiency out of the data transmissions thus improving the speeds of their wireless products. This router has been nothing but good to me since I bought it about a month ago. It doesn't seem that long now, but I've really only had to fiddle with the router when I first installed it (about 5 minutes) and when I upgrade the firmware (about 5 minutes). Other than that I can just forget it is even there. Yet it is giving me wireless freedom with my laptop, protecting me from naughty hackers, securing my wireless network, and sharing my Internet with multiple PCs. All-in-all this is a great router and well worth the price. especially now that it gets twice the speed it was before.
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Version B Versus C?, October 13, 2003
By user
Hi,Read the comments. For those experiencing trouble. First update fimware. This will often fiix a lot of the issues. Second Tech support ranges from straight idiots to excellent. So keep trying. I had a rep once fall asleep on me throughout our conversation! ( phoned at 12 am). If you have issues ask to speak to a level 2 tech. Version A takes Version B firware which is 1.25. Version A and B have two antennas whilst C has one. C is Xbox live compatible, A and B is not. C has a faster CPU and cable tester (BS really). The B and C version is available in most stores like Fry's, BestBuy with a $30 rebate as opposed to $20. Oh and for you folks trying to connect devices such as ReplayTV, Tivo, and Xbox, their DWL-810+ Ethernet bridge works awesome and fast. I have tested in a bad WiFi enviroment i.e. my home. If you notice signals dropping they suggest you change the channel to 11 from default 6 on your router. sometimes if your "share a wall" neigbour is using the same channel as you , you might encounter signal issues. This change to channel 11 works exceedingly well. Also DI624 Ver. C is Xbox live compatible. this is useful only if you plan to attach it to the Xbox directly along withother devices. The reason for this is some folks have Xbox, PS2 and Tivo/Replay and perhaps something else in their HT room or living room and use the 4 port switch to hook them up. The DWL 810+ Ethernet bridge is Xbox compatible as well if you have just one item you need hooked up to your WiFi network. They are coming out with a G version called DWL-G810+ about three weeks. If your hooking up Tivo or Replay wait and get the G version. Also upgrading your cables to excellently shielded Cat 6 cable makes a huge difference. DI624 is very susceptible to RF/EM interference. If you are having issues try moving the plug and router away. On one test I had the router in a minimal RF/EM area but the plug was in a 6 port outlet and I had issues! Moving the plug to a minimal RF/EM area worked. This is with the router being in the same exact spot! i hope what i have shared will spare some one millions of hours of agony as I experienced learning this the hard way. Now, I need your help. I need to know if anyone has tested C and B versions and noticed any difference in signal strenght (since they plucked one antenna) and if they noticed a speed difference. would be great to hear from someone who's test was in a WiFi hostile environment. email me at netguru7@comcast.net.
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Awesome new firmware with new features, October 13, 2003
By user
With the newest firmware released a week or two ago I now have cable testing software. I can check and see if the cables that are connected to my router are good and not faulty. This will also show where the fault in the cable is up to a meter of accuracy. I am impressed with the performance of this router even though it only has one antenna. In fact I think I get better range with this one antenna than my friend does with a different brand that has 2 antennas. The speeds are fast enough for me, not sure exactly how fast that is, but I have no problems playing MP3 files off my PC on my wireless laptop, or web surfing, or even gaming. I am impressed with this router and glad I got it on sale.
Thanks D-Link!
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Easy Set-up, October 9, 2003
By user
Got the DLink DI-624 Router, DWL-G650 Card, and DWL- G520 for my other desktop yesterday. Initial setup was pretty straightforward with default configurations. I chose this router since it supports WPA and some of the linksys ones that I saw currently doesn't. Had some configuration issues but that was due to XP's wireless zero configuration. Disabled XP's configuration so I could use the one that DLink has for the client cards. I get full signal strength/speed in my 1400Sqft condo. Speeds seem good like if I was on my wired network for surfing the web (figures since my SBC Yahoo connection is only 768Kbps and I'm connected to the router at 54Mbps). The device seems to play well with my DSL modem and my Netscreen firewall. It supports pass through VPN (IPSEC) so I can connect to my corporate lan through VPN. The only issue is that I had my VPN tunnel drop a couple of times but was connected to it for over 7 hours yesterday without a drop.It also has some nice features such as MAC filtering (to keep other wireless users from connecting through your router), WPA-PSK which was just released and is much more secure than WEP as well as easier to set up. You will have to download the WPA supplicant from DLink's site but it was pretty straight forward. Overall, would recommend this router..... performance and the features you get for the price makes it a great value.
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I Now Have a Wireless Home!, October 8, 2003
By user (Idaho)
All I had to do was buy this router/AP and now I have 802.11g coverage throughout my home. Yes I only live in an apartment, but it's 2 bedrooms and I didn't think I'd get good coverage because of the weird layout of my apartment.Either way I now have a secure 128-bit WEP encrypted, MAC filtered, and reliable wireless connection. I've never had problems with my connection dropping, or unwanted users on my network, or even interference of my network. The router portion of this D-Link box works well also. There isn't much I can say about it, since it should just work, and well, it does just that. All my computers have an Internet conenction some wireless, some wired. I just can't get over how easy and fun the wireless networking is.
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Excellent little home network device, October 7, 2003
By user
I didn't think netowkring could be this simple. I always thought sharing a broadband connection like Cable would be harder than this. I almost didn't have to do anything except plug it in to the modem and my computers in to it. Bascially if this thing had hands it would connect the cables itself. It does everything else automatically. Except the WEP keys for wireless, of course.Easy setup. Fast internet speeds. Connections are stable from what I see. I see nothing wrong with this D-Link.
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Surprisingly Simple to Use, October 3, 2003
By user
I was astonished by how quickly I got my cable modem internet access working along with the wireless portion of this router in about 30 minutes. I thought it would be hours before I got everything working but I was wrong.Now I feel safe with 128-bit WEP running along with an Internet Firewall to keep out bad people. The 802.11g speeds are fast and you don't even notice a difference when being wired or wireless with my laptop on the Internet.
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Good Backbone for Home Network, October 2, 2003
By user (Portland, OR)
This has been running my network now for 2 months and I am very pleased with it's performance and stability. Everything performs as stated and that's what I like to see. This one product has given me enough confidence in D-Link to buy more from them. In fact I recently bought the wireless adapters that are in this routers same family. They work great with this router. And once you know one D-link interface all the rest become intuative, which is a great advantage.
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Awesome Range, September 27, 2003
By user
I didn't think my wireless network would reach outside my home, but it does with this as my access point. I can actually sit outside and be on my laptop. I like this feeling.The speeds I get are great. It feels just like I am wired to my network. Pages load at the same speed and downloads are just as fast. The web based administration method is a good convienence as well. Very easy to setup, almost installs itself out of the box.
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Solid and Reliable, September 24, 2003
By user
All 5 of our computers are connected wirelessly to this one AP/router. We are barely on all at the same time, but when we are this thing can handle it. I like it because I can implement some parental controls to keep some of that filth out of my childrens view. Of course I can't block it all, but this router does help. The security works great, the setup is easy, and the managment is simple. We all can get good to fair signal strength with our DWL-G650 in any part of the house. We haven't had any dropped wireless connections since the install. Overall this is a perfect router/AP for those with 11G capabilities.
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A Promising Network Backbone, September 19, 2003
By user
So far I've been able to get this working within about 30 minutes. I didn't need to call tech support because the manual and quick install guide answered my questions. I am now conencted to my SBC Yahoo DSL with very fast speeds. Even with wireless I get blazing speeds. This was also the first time I had experience with wireless networking. I've read some articles to prepare myself, but that's about it. But D-Link helped with the setup wizard that guides you through the setup, plus the manual which helps explain things a little better. Overall I am very satisfied and would suggest this DI-624 and a DWL-G650 if you have a laptop and DSL conenction you want to share.
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Exercise in patience..., September 18, 2003
By user
Unlike my former D-704 router the case is plastic and it only weights about 1/3 of the weight and is pretty fragile. The web based setup is very straight forward for simple configurations, more complex ones take a little time because of overuse of "ok" splash panels in the UI.The big problem for me is that it simple will not route! I use an Alcatel ASDL1000 modem and the two will not work together. It is difficult to pinpoint the problem but the modem works fine with my former d-704 router. Now the rub... d-link's technical support is terrible. Let me say that again... the industry's worst. After close to 10 hours on the phone mostly on hold or as a result of their automated system dropping my connection and then three promised return calls by "senior support staff" that never materialied I've given up. What looked like a promising product is being returned. My friends who were awaiting my review have been steered away and hopefully this review will reach a few more... Honestly, look at the alternatives which are very similar in technical spec but have much better support -- I think I'm going to purchase the NetGear product now. Postfix:
Finally (after 10 hours) talked to a level 3 technition. He was helpful and realised I did know what I was doing. Bottom line: It does not work with my Alcatel modem -- Bummer.
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