Manage updates with the Download AppD-Link DI-524 AirPlus G router
Manufacturer: D-Link Part number: DI-524
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CNET editors' review
D-Link DI-524 AirPlus G router price range: $29.99
- Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese
- Edited by: Allen Fear
- Reviewed on: 09/16/2004
- Released on: 05/10/2004
The good: Extensive security features; easy setup; small and light; includes wall mounts and rubber feet for optimal positioning.
The bad: Mediocre performance.
The bottom line: With a little hunting for a good deal, you can get the faster version of this router, the DI-624, for the same price or less.
User reviews
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Firmware version 1.11 fixes many problems on DI-524 Rev A
by guidogak on May 25, 2005
Pros: Price, configuration options, WPA support, Firmware version 1.11
Cons: Tech support
Summary: Firmware versions 1.03 and 1.05 were frustrating at best to get this little wireless router do function like I wanted. Many other users have also had problems with ...
Summary: Firmware versions 1.03 and 1.05 were frustrating at best to get this little wireless router do function like I wanted. Many other users have also had problems with firmware versions 1.03 and 1.05 for the Revision A model. Finally, D-Link has released firmware version 1.11. All the problems I was having with the router are gone. I haven't had any issues using WPA encryption and haven't had to reboot the router for a week straight. Try firmware version 1.11 if you're having problems with your DI-524 Revision A.
9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Finally works!
by amdenthusiast on August 18, 2005
Pros: Works well with pppoe if upgraded to 1.11 firmware , fast , easy to use
Cons: With previous firmware 1.03 and 1.05 it no work
Summary: I have had this router for at least a year now and it was always diconecting me from my isp.
I tried both firmware 1.03 and firmware 1.05 ...Summary: I have had this router for at least a year now and it was always diconecting me from my isp.
I tried both firmware 1.03 and firmware 1.05 but they never held the conection. I never used wireless but always wires since in the basement where my dad uses his computer is a old SMC Baricade router which only he used.
But after the upgrade to 1.11 firmware which was recently released it should work the way it`s supposed to.
Wireless can be turned off and the gui is easy for anyone to use. Even a non computer fanatic could even use it!
The only thing is I never need to use support since I never had problems with this.
I`ll say this is one of the best routers available , so get it now!3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WPA setup is tricky but possible in Windows XP
by wayneeo on October 20, 2005
Pros: connection seems to be strong and reliable
Cons: WPA setup is not easy -- some of it is Windows XP trouble, but gets dumped on the router
Summary: After getting this, the first thing I did was upgrade the firmware so there would be no issues. With no encryption the router was fine and connected to my new ...
Summary: After getting this, the first thing I did was upgrade the firmware so there would be no issues. With no encryption the router was fine and connected to my new Dell 6000 laptop. I idly changed encryption to WEP and then decided right away that I would choose something -- anything -- else. (WEP is crackable so is not recommended). Guess what: Issue # 1: The router will not accept any of the other options if WEP has been selected first. You have to reset the router back to factory defaults and re-do all of your settings. OK, so then I selected WPA and entered a passphrase. Issue # 2: It took some research to determine that Windows XP's WPA-TKIP is WPA and their WPA-AES is WPA2. Confusing? Sure, and the router built in documentation is not current, so there is no help on how to set up WPA. However, MS also loses marks for not differentiating between WPA and WPA2 clearly. So here is what happened next: Windows would not connect until I first plugged in the Ethernet cable for a couple of seconds, and then I could unplug and wander around. Not very convenient. So after trying and trying and not getting an encrypted connection right away (Windows could only make a "limited" connection to the router, meaning basically no connection) I finally had to call D-Link technical support. The guy I talked to was friendly but not technical; he wasn't sure about the stuff I outlined above. Fortunately he had a supervisor he could ask. After changing the passphrase once more we managed to get a connection. Half an hour later, I was back to the same problem of limited connectivity. So after trying a few things myself I called tech support a few days later. Issue # 3 (actually probably a Windows problem): they determined that Windows was not getting an IP or DNS server address so was connected but had no one to talk to. In Control Panel | Network Connections | my wireless connection | Properties | Internet Protocol | Properties I had to use IP address 192.168.0.99, Preferred DNS server 192.168.0.1 (i.e. the router, which switches in my IP provider) and Alternate DNS server 4.2.2.2 (in case my IP provider is down). One more note for anyone struggling with a Windows setup on any router: if you hide your SSID in the router, apparently Windows will not try to connect to it even if you make it your preferred router. It's what I consider a bug, but what they claim is intentional. Maybe all of that will help someone. As far as quality goes, everything seems good. But set up can be more user friendly.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Reliability with DSL poor
Pros: Purchased the 624 during the holiday for just $39 after rebate. It took two months to receive the rebate, but it did finally arrive.
Cons: Losses connection with Verizon, east coast DSL service frequently. Had the unit replaced after spending many nights on the phone with tech support. I paid the shipping back to them - approx. $15. D-link has a no refund policy, they will only replace it
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Newer firmware is crap
Pros: So long as you downgrade to the 1.03 firmware it works great.
Cons: If yours comes with firmware 1.05 prepare for an absolutely terrible wireless connection. No range at all and will repeatedly stop routing packets for you until you disconnect and reconnect. After I downgraded the firmware to 1.03 I get great connection
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Beware of D-link Routers
by satyajitroy on December 8, 2006
Pros: Goes fine few days, then stopped doing everything
Cons: Bad wireless router
Summary: I bought this product on Feb 2006 from buy.com. Within one and half month it started malfunctioning. I contacted D-link support for (wait time was 40 mints). They tested ...
Summary: I bought this product on Feb 2006 from buy.com. Within one and half month it started malfunctioning. I contacted D-link support for (wait time was 40 mints). They tested it in all possible ways and decided to replace the product. I shipped the defectie product to D-link (shipping charge was $11) and i payed the shipping. I got a RMA product of DI-524. Again within 20/25 days it failed for me. Again I called D-link support. They tested it and decalred that it is not going to work anymore, so I need another RMA replacement. That means again $11 for shipping. Obviously I didn't agree on that and wanted to talk with manager so that I can get a free shipping level. Tried for two three days, but could not able to talk with manager, because the time frame they gave was very much conflicting with usual bussiness hours. After that I went to some other country personal/bussiness matter. Once I came back I again strted talking with them. Within a week i talked five times with them. They told someone will contact me, but never did that! They promissed me to give me a better model too within the same price (not paying any extra money). But all of a sudden one fine day I received this following mail form them "A review of your call log to Tech Support and RMA record shows the product which was determined to be defective on your recent call to Tech Support on Dec 5th, was RMAd on May 17th of this year. While D-Link regrets that your unit has been determined defective again, D-Link cannot provide the requested return shipping label because of the time period between RMAs. RMA Department policy for return shipping labels is: "A return shipping label is provided to a customer when the replacement product shipped on a RMA is determined by a level 3 Tech Support Technician to be defective within 14 days of receipt by the customer." Please go to rma.dlink.com and create your RMA. I apologize for any misinformation which was provided by one of the department personnel." You know, I just throw that out product. Now you decide before you buy this product! I am writing this review just to let people know about what happened with me. It may go fine you you.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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avoid at all costs
by jacquechirac on April 14, 2006
Pros: looks nice
Cons: terrible non-functioning device
Summary: This is my 3rd try at the DI-524, and it is totally non-functional.
I got one at CircuitCity together with a Wifi enabled laptop.
Rev A. Junk, did not work ...Summary: This is my 3rd try at the DI-524, and it is totally non-functional.
I got one at CircuitCity together with a Wifi enabled laptop.
Rev A. Junk, did not work at all.
Replaced it at the store with Rev B. Junk again, did not work. Would hang every few minutes.
Replaced it again at the store, this time with Rev D. Another piece of Junk. Hangs every few hours with all its lights on. After long conversations with Tech Support in India with guys who knew less about networking than my 12 year old son, I succeeded in reflashing it with the latest firmware. Same behavior.
I had to forget the Wifi, and wire the laptop to the trusted old Linksys router (BEFSR41) that never failed, always worked like a charm. So do the Netgear Gigabit switch, and the Lynksys VOIP router.
Into the trash it goes.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Cheap and that's what you get
by ggtz on November 25, 2005
Pros: Should have nown
Cons: None that I could give
Summary: I've had mine for 4 months now. Keeps dropping connections and drops throughput speed. Tech support is crappy, and it crapy is bad then what can be worse? Firmware ...
Summary: I've had mine for 4 months now. Keeps dropping connections and drops throughput speed. Tech support is crappy, and it crapy is bad then what can be worse? Firmware upgrades actually made it worse!. D-link has got to know thier name is going down the crapper with product like this. I'll be submitting my di-524 a stress test with my axe. I'll send it to d-link for evlauation. Do you think they MIGHT get a hint. Probably not.
PS: I have a linksys in my work shop - no problems at all. I'll be buying another Linksys to replace this d-crap!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Firmware 1.11 update on Revision A fixed 524 Router
by typezstg on October 10, 2005
Pros: Firmware version 1.11, reliability, price, options
Cons: Older firmware versions, browser-based menu
Summary: I've had a similar experience as ""Firmware version 1.11 fixes many problems on DI-524 Rev A"
by guidogak"
with, the firmware versions 1.03 and 1.05, my ...Summary: I've had a similar experience as ""Firmware version 1.11 fixes many problems on DI-524 Rev A"
by guidogak"
with, the firmware versions 1.03 and 1.05, my router kept rebooting many times in 1 day. i was seriously considering buying a new router when the 1.11 firmware update came out. since the update, i havent seen my router have to reboot itself yet. now i am very pleased with it. great deal for $30 with rebates! you can probably find it for $20 now. just be sure to update the firmware once you get it1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Upgrade the firmware to version 1.05
Pros: After the firmware 1.05 upgrade: Great 54g router for the price. Nice configuration options and firewall.
Cons: I had some trouble wirelessly with it until I upgraded the firmware to version 1.05. This fixed all my woes.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: D-Link
- Part number: DI-524
- Description: D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity. The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 Wireless Router which is capable of transferring data at rates of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency - the same wireless frequency as 802.11b. The D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router also offers four Ethernet ports to support multiple computers. The advanced wireless technology built into the DI-524 Wireless Router offers data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps through its wireless channels allowing streaming videos and other high bandwidth applications, such as online gaming events, to operate without the hassle of Ethernet cables. The ability to use high bandwidth applications also makes streaming real-time programs more enjoyable and more efficient. With the DI-524 Wireless Router's built-in advanced firewall, threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized. Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications. Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and be closed at other times. Features like content filtering, MAC filtering, URL blocking, and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders from connecting to your network or browsing restricted sites. The easy-to-use configuration wizard takes only minutes to setup and guides users step-by-step through configuring the DI-524. With all the versatile features and a user-friendly utility, the DI-524 Wireless Router provides an enhanced networking experience.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Connectivity Technology Wireless ,
Wired - Data Link Protocol Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Fast Ethernet - Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Data Transfer Rate 54 Mbps
- Max Range Indoors 330 ft
- Max Range Open Space 1310 ft
- Network / Transport Protocol L2TP ,
PPTP ,
IPSec ,
PPPoE - Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- Encryption Algorithm WPA-PSK,
WPA,
128-bit WEP,
TKIP,
64-bit WEP - Features Dynamic IP address assignment ,
Firewall protection ,
URL filtering ,
Domain blocking ,
IP address filtering ,
Auto-sensing per device ,
VPN passthrough ,
Auto-negotiation ,
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) ,
MAC address filtering ,
DHCP support ,
NAT support - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x ,
IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.3u ,
IEEE 802.3 - Status Indicators Status,
Link activity,
Power,
Link OK Line Properties
- Line Coding Format CCK,
OFDM,
QPSK,
BPSK Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
WAN : 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - Expansion Slot(s) None
- Expansion Bays None
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Antenna
- Antenna External detachable
- Antenna Qty 1
- Directivity Omni-directional
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 7.1 oz
- Compliant Standards C-Tick,
FCC Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:D-Link
- Address:
17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - Phone: 1-800-326-1688
