| D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Wireless 22 Mbps Broadband Router |
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Model: DI-614+
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 277
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b
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Up to 22 Mbps and 802.11b compatible
Advanced Firewall and Parental Control
Share Internet with built-in 4-port switch
256-bit data encryption |
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| Description: |
| D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity - the D-Link AirPlus series of high-speed networking products capable of data transfer rates up to 22 Mbps. And with the new AirPlus DI-614+, D-Link once again sets a new standard for wireless broadband routers. The AirPlus DI-614+ combines the latest advancements in 802.11b silicon chip technology from Texas Instruments and robust firewall security features. The DI-614+ is ideal for those creating their first wireless network, as well as for more advanced users looking for additional management settings and policy-based content filtering. Filters can be set based on MAC address, IP address, URL and/or Domain Name.A simple yet intelligent, Web-based setup wizard makes the DI-614+ easy for any user to quickly and securely connect computers to share a high-speed Internet connection, files, resources, games or just to communicate. An integrated 4-port switch allows direct connection of up to four computers. Several wireless clients can also securely connect to the network using 64, 128, or 256-bit encryption. The D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ is the ideal networking solution for small offices, home offices, schools, coffee shops and other small businesses that cater to the public, or home offices, and dormrooms. |
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| User Reviews (277 total): |
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Inexpensive != Good, July 23, 2002
By user
For the first day I was very impressed with this box. However, wireless didn't work reliably until I upgraded to revision 2.0 of the firmware, and the clock didn't work reliably until Revision 2.0f. There are still several issues that may concern the networking savvy user: (i) not forwarding ICMP packets that are generated in response to a hosts UDP or TCP packets. Unix traceroute does not work out of the box, host unreachable messages don't get back, etc. (ii) when you don't specify an NTP server in the config, it picks a stratum I NTP server from a hardcoded list in the firmware. Stratum I ntp servers are *not* intended for this purpose. (iii) when you configure logging to send mail, it will include your PPPoE username and password in cleartext. Since this is also the username and password most ISPs give you to administer your account, this is a serious security risk. If you buy this product, I hope it works flawlessly for you. Otherwise you will have to deal with D-Link's abysmal technical support. They set the standard for disinterested support. Your report will be skimmed, a word picked at random, and then a stock answer from a database will be forwarded that happens to contain the word at hand. This word can be as short as "a", but rarely exceeds the length of "the", never mind the other 150 words and documentary evidence in your message. Largely because of this experience, I will be avoiding D-Link for my personal and professional networking needs. I regret not spending more money and getting a half decent product and support.
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This is a great Router, July 21, 2002
By user (Houston, Texas USA)
This router is great and worked right out of the box, unlike the Linksys wireless router. The connection is strong and solid. I am able to use quite well in a two-story house. It is a great intro router and a great price!!!
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Great Interface, But poor software and 802.11b compatibility, July 19, 2002
By user (Atlanta, USA)
I got the Dlink as a replacement for my Linksys BEFSR4 (non-wireless) which died during a lightening storm. At first look the User interface is confusing but I soon realized it was better organized for the new user. The routers DHCP didnt pick up my DSL ip so I had to hard code my ip and then flashed the 2.0 firmware. I would recommend everyone to upgrade their firmware to atleast 2.0. I set up WEP 256 right from the start
The Bad:
1. It worked well with my Dlink 614+ card on one of my laptops, but I could not get the configuration utility to work on my main laptop. I finally got it working by hacking the windows registry, but Dlink Support are still clueless.
2. I was in for more problems when I bought a US robotics wireless card, you would think that 802.11b would ensure smooth compatibility. I got the card all setup (had to reduce the wep to 128 bit as WEP 256 is not supported on this card.) The router seemed to detect the card as I could see the MAC address in the wireless status screen, but there was no ip and no link. I havent tried using any other cards but looks like there could be a compatibility issue.
3. When setting my Virtual servers (port forwarding) I only set one custom port forwarding and when I tried to add one more it reported that it had "run out of space". But infact it allows me to add more settings on other pages.
4. D-Link claims this device to be a router, but there is no way to statically route my connections along a particular path. I think thats essential because then I could share my wireless internet connection with anyone and not compromise my LAN. My LinkSys had this feature I dont know if the LinkSys Wireless router has this feature.
5. Their support stinks
6. No SNMP Support. My LinkSys router used to support SNMP (Simple network Management Protocol allows you to save logs on your computer) and SPI (stateful packet inspection rejects any packets whose connections dont originate from your LAN)The Good: 1. D-Link has the best warranty in the industry 3 years (My Linksys died in 1.5 years with a warranty of 1 year)
2. The Dlink is fast I can get up to 22 MBPS
3. The range is great.
4. Has a feature by which you can save all your configuration changes on to a file great if you want to reset your router or change setting and experiment.
5. Good buy for a novice user.
6. Great price
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Great Performance, Great Price flash the bios, July 14, 2002
By user
I got both the 614+ and the 650+ card. Setup of both was very easy. The internal network speed was great, but the external Internet speed seemed slower. I flashed the bios with 2.0 and the speed doubled immediately. I didn't detect any reduction in speed when I increased the encryption level. The speed was constant throughout the entire house.
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Flaky, no support, July 10, 2002
By user
Very flaky product. Router crashes often and you have to power cycle to reboot. Tech support is non-existent. The people at the 800 number gave me another number to call which is a toll call. After 20 minutes on hold with toll charges and no answer, I gave up. I tried email. Got an automatic mailing telling me they'll respond within 24 hours. 5 days later, still nothing. Save your money.
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Before you buy the DI-614+, July 6, 2002
By user (Hillsboro, OR United States)
Consider the following before you buy most 802.11b products:
1. Performance on the wireless LAN is disappointing - hard to get a signal more than 25 feet from the base unit through any wall.
2. You must flash the firmware with their recent v2.0 in order to get reasonable PPoE performance.
3. No "send keep alive" option for PPoE DSL users.If you can reconcile with the unpredictability of wireless, this is still a good product at a reasonable price that is easy to configure.
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Good product, but not much fast..., June 28, 2002
By user (Fullerton, CA United States)
I bought this 614+ with a D Link AirPlus DWL-650+, also supports 22 Mbps. When I tried to transmit some files under 22 Mbps mode, speed was almost same as 11 Mbps mode. I think the firmware and drivers are not optimized well enough. The DWL-650+ has cardbus interface and it's really 20% faster than other 802.11b products which has pcmcia interface as they insist. This router has good web based interface and good quality.
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