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Manufacturer: D-Link Part number: DI624
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- Bottom Line:
- The DI-624 is fast, and it combines easy installation with advanced security options, making it a good choice for homes and offices alike.
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CNET editors' review
D-Link DI-624 router price range: $188.15
- Reviewed by: Allen Fear
- Reviewed on: 12/17/2003
- Released on: 10/13/2003
The good: Fast; long range; removable antenna; configurable firewall; compact.
The bad: Lacks stand for vertical positioning; poor throughput with 802.11b devices.
The bottom line: The DI-624 is fast, and it combines easy installation with advanced security options, making it a good choice for homes and offices alike.
User reviews
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Horrible device, which should be recalled.
by Bigromeo on July 31, 2005
Pros: easy set-up, tech support understandable, if not a little arrogant.
Cons: tech support specialists sometime impatient. Device resets itself every 10 min, causing disconnect. Useless for online gaming.
Summary: If you still decide to purchase this device: shame on you! Set-up is very easy, even for the begginer. For web surfing, e-mail reading, and basic usage it's fine. ...
Summary: If you still decide to purchase this device: shame on you! Set-up is very easy, even for the begginer. For web surfing, e-mail reading, and basic usage it's fine. But for heavy downloading, and online gaming it's useless, as it keeps resetting itself, and disconnecting internet. D-Link is aware of this problem but won't admit it unless you force the issue or get the right tech. They keep trying to fix it with firmware updates,but personnally, I believe it's a hardware defect, which requires a recall. But that'll never happen. Anyway, trying to get a rma so I can send this garbage back. I'm using Linksys now and I'm completely satisfied. But I've only had 3 days. Got my fingers crossed. Well that's it. Good surfing!
9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Watch your firmware update
by Simmon Li on January 24, 2006
Pros: Very easy to configure.
Cons: Initially, it drops the wireless connection frequently. Firmware upgrade helped. But please read on.
Summary: Many users have already written numerous reviews on this router. I do not want to repeat anything here. But I would like to share my experience with firmware upgrade on ...
Summary: Many users have already written numerous reviews on this router. I do not want to repeat anything here. But I would like to share my experience with firmware upgrade on this router.
When I first set up the router on WPA about a year ago, the wireless connection dropped frequently. Then one day, I realized that I should visit D-Link's web site to check if a firmware update is available. Sure enough, there was a "newer" version. So I downloaded the firmware file, and updating the firmware was a piece of cake.
However, the router refused to operate under WAP wireless after the firmware update. To continue using the wireless router, I had to change to the less secured WEP.
I went to Office Depot (where I bought the router) and talked to a staff about the problem after the firmware update. He told me to update the firmware one more time to ensure that it is installed properly. I downloaded the same firmware file again, and updated the firmware one more time. Bingo! The router is working very well again in WAP, without any disconnection. Thanks to the Office Depot staff.
If you experience any problems after a firmware update, repeat the update once more. That may just cure the problem altogether.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Will not work with SBC DSL speedstream 5100a
by JC191482 on March 19, 2005
Pros: ease of set up
Cons: useless CD documentation
Summary: Attention SBC DSL subscribers: This and many other routers will not work with SBC Yahoo DSL's speedstream 5100a. Their other DSL modem the 5100b needs to be bridged and ...
Summary: Attention SBC DSL subscribers: This and many other routers will not work with SBC Yahoo DSL's speedstream 5100a. Their other DSL modem the 5100b needs to be bridged and re-configured for it to work. A very intimidating endeavor for the average user. Got mine from Newegg.com which was the only good thing about it. Customer service were very nice and promptly sent me a RMA number right away so I could return it. I was unable to evaluate the router since it will not work with my set up. SBC wanted me to buy their own router, the 2wire gateway which is a lot more expensive, a lot slower and a lot less secure. The moral of the story: Wireless set ups are difficult to do if you are an SBC DSL subscriber.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very effective wireless router in a difficult, high-interference setting
by eman01 on April 4, 2005
Pros: Good range, reliable signal, no dropoffs
Cons: None so far
Summary: Have had DI-624 for 2 mos.(located in basement)on a system w/ 2 wired desktops and wireless to 2 laptops (802.11g only). Can use laptop anywhere in 3000 ...
Summary: Have had DI-624 for 2 mos.(located in basement)on a system w/ 2 wired desktops and wireless to 2 laptops (802.11g only). Can use laptop anywhere in 3000 sq ft house with "excellent - v. good" signal @ 54 Mbps on main floor and "good" signal @ ~27 Mbps on top floor. I happen to also have a 2.4 GHz phone system AND a 100m (Class I) bluetooth dongle on one desktop, all coexisting nicely w/o apparent problems (amazing if you ask me). VERY happy with this product.
Tech support has been decent w/ good help with initial setup & signal loss problems (now gone), but unable to help with errors in browser-based setup program (program had trouble accessing router after using msconfig>startup to remove all drivers for printer problem; prob. disappeared after startup programs reinstalled).3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Monumental P.O.S.
Pros: None
Cons: Product quality is complete crap. Lasted a whole 3 days...before "something" ruined it...three surge protectors and UPS, yet somehow its so delicate that it stopped working overnight.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Constantly resets
Pros: It turned on. Had lots of firewall and filter features. MAC Address cloning. Internal sub-net address is configurable. Variety of mounting options.
Cons: Very poor documentation. Required driver updates to get WPA-PSK working. CONSTANTLY RESETS CONNECTIONS. How did the editors miss this one??
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Drops Internet Connection
Pros: Inexpensive. Fast (when it is working)
Cons: I guess you get what you pay for. Search online and see just how many people HATE this product and have problems with it. I was shocked CNET gave it such good reviews.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT Router w/ proper firmware NOT 2.76!
by sppena on June 12, 2007
Pros: Performace, Range, and Price
Cons: Unstable firmware 2.76
Summary: I been using this router for 2 years now and I too had the problem with di 624 rebooting constantly. Alot of forums tells me to upgrade to firmware 2....
Summary: I been using this router for 2 years now and I too had the problem with di 624 rebooting constantly. Alot of forums tells me to upgrade to firmware 2.76 but thats where the problem started.
Firmware 2.76 reboots when a program uses UPnP, like bittorrent programs and some games.
A solution I found at dslreports.com is downgrading (if you have 2.76) to Firmware v2.75 B02. Since then my router never rebooted.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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So far, so great!
by myztero on July 4, 2005
Pros: Up and running in minutes. Great performance for a great price.
Cons: None so far.
Summary: Setup and installation was a breeze. Rebates took $40.00 off of the price. Everything working great. By the way, contrary to the Cnet review, my unit came with a ...
Summary: Setup and installation was a breeze. Rebates took $40.00 off of the price. Everything working great. By the way, contrary to the Cnet review, my unit came with a stand for upright placement.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I'm satisfied for now
by jedmo on June 8, 2005
Pros: Consistent 54Mbps
Cons: Had to tweak it a little to get it to work with the network
Summary: I've had this for about 4 weeks now. Except for some minor adjustments (which were more about my lack of kbowledge) it's been working fine, It's been ...
Summary: I've had this for about 4 weeks now. Except for some minor adjustments (which were more about my lack of kbowledge) it's been working fine, It's been delivering a consistent 54 MBps. No complaints so far. It's been worth the money
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I love the consistency. I have only had 2 occasions when the speed dropped below 54Mbps, and then I think some major interference happened. Otherwise it's been great up till now. tech supprot has been great too. I've had a few glitches and they've responded right away and solved the issue. Unless it just dies on me in 6 months i feel like I got a real bargain ($40)Updated
love the consistency. I have only had 2 occasions when the speed dropped below 54Mbps, and then I think some major interference happened. Otherwise it's been great up till now. tech supprot has been great too. I've had a few glitches and they've responded right away and solved the issue. Unless it just dies on me in 6 months i feel like I got a real bargain ($40)2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: D-Link
- Part number: DI624
- Description: The DI-624+ AirPlusXtremeG+ is a high-speed 2.4GHz 802.11g wireless broadband Router with a built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. It incorporates high-speed wireless LAN with speeds of up to 54Mbps. This router lets you quickly share DSL or cable modem Internet connection, with or without the network wires. With advanced functions traditionally found in business-class routers, this router gives your business a cost-effective way to install a secure and fast network with bottleneck-free link to the outside world.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Wireless router
- Enclosure Type Desktop
- Compatible Slots None
- Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b+,
Fast Ethernet,
Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g - Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Data Transfer Rate 54 Mbps
- Max Range Indoors 330 ft
- Max Range Open Space 1310 ft
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP ,
IPSec ,
L2TP ,
PPPoE - Routing Protocol RIP-1,
RIP-2 - Remote Management Protocol Telnet,
HTTP,
SNMP - Encryption Algorithm MD5,
128-bit WEP,
256-bit WEP,
64-bit WEP,
TLS - Authentication Method CHAP,
Radio Service Set ID (SSID),
MS-CHAP - Features Full duplex capability ,
Firewall protection ,
BOOTP support ,
DHCP support ,
NAT support ,
VPN support ,
DMZ port - Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b+ ,
IEEE 802.11g ,
IEEE 802.3 ,
IEEE 802.1x ,
IEEE 802.11b ,
IEEE 802.3u - RAM 8 MB - SDRAM
- Flash Memory 1 MB
- Status Indicators Power,
Status,
Port status Line Properties
- Line Coding Format 64 QAM,
PBCC,
DBPSK,
DQPSK,
CCK,
OFDM,
QPSK,
BPSK,
16 QAM Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces LAN : 4 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 - Expansion Slot(s) 1 CardBus - Type II
- Expansion Bays None
Networking
- Networking type Wireless router
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Miscellaneous
- Width 4.6 in
- Depth 7.6 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable - 6 ft
- Mounting Kit Included
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified,
VCCI,
EN 60950 Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME,
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 6.2
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 44.4
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 11.6
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:D-Link
- Address:
17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - Phone: 1-800-326-1688
