| 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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| User Reviews (469 total): |
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I Well Thought Out Wireless Router, March 23, 2005
By user (Under the Sea)
I appreciate simple and functional design, and although this isn't the antithesis of either of those this router does feel easy on the eyes and brain.
I was able to setup the router in about 10 minutes. My PCs connected almost immediately, my internet connection was quick to associate with the router, and even my wireless laptop worked right away.
I felt comfortable with the interface because of the big tabs and no hidden links that need to be found before you can do soemthing essential.
I get great range with my wireless laptop, my PCs in the back room get a stong wireless signal, and I've not been disconnected from the Internet randomly or systematically.
Basically I am very pleased with the way this worked out, specifically because of the easy setup, wireless range, and intuative interface.
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Resets itself for no reason, March 13, 2005
By user (USA)
Some setup screens did not match the documentation, having extra fields that were not explained anywhere. The prompts for the fields that were there could have been better chosen to be more self-explanatory. I've set up routers before and there were several things in the setup screens I didn't understand.
I was happy with the range, which seems to be a little better than that of the comparable Linksys WRT54G -- though that might have had more to do with a slightly different placement of the unit. I would say the range is at least as good.
I had to call tech service four times because of problems I had after the router was already set up and working. Each time I called, I had to give the full details of router, model number, firmware version, and so on, apparently because the techs often forget to save the information when they are done with a call, though they are expected to do so (each time I gave my phone number, they said, "Oh, I see this is your first call."). One of the techs was rude and hung up on me. Two techs gave me contradictory information.
The main problem that eventually forced me to return the router, is that it resets itself occasionally, interrupting my connection for a second or so. This affects the wired-in connections to the router as well as the wireless. So with my desktop system, connected to the router with a LAN cable, suddenly I see the "You have no connection" balloon, then right away the "You are connected at 100M...". At times I've seen them flashing on and off like broken traffic signals.
Aside from the annoyance of these notices popping up all the time, some software I use (AT&T Net Client VPNS) notices the brief outage and shuts down, so it makes the router unusable to me.
I was able to reduce, but not eliminate, the interruption by installing the version 2.50 firmware. Someone in their tech service told me that the cause was radio interference, and that the router would reset itself if there was a lot of radio noise in the 2.4Ghz bands, e.g. from cordless phones. "You understand we're talking about a computer that's hooked to the router with a cable, right?" I asked. Apparently he did understand this. When I pointed out that this was a stupid way to design a router, he hung up on me. Another technician swore that the router would not reset LAN connections because of radio noise, but didn't offer any other explanation, nor did his suggestions for changing settings solve the problem. In the absence of any other ideas, I have to conclude the first tech was probably correct. Since a poor design is the culprit rather than an individual defective unit, I returned it and will not buy a new one -- nor any of their other products, ever again.
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Reliable and reasonably priced..., March 13, 2005
By user
This peace is just a child play to get networked in home
wirelessly. I could just get everything done in 20 minutes time.
I could turn on the secure network and it just works the way it
has been described in the simple and neat setup manual.
Since the router includes 4 LAN ports the same can be used for
wired connection if you're sitting close to the router.
I just recommend this if you're NOT too much worried about every
minute details of the technology.
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If you don't care for 24x7 connection, it's still decent, March 3, 2005
By user (CA USA)
This router is simple to configure and use.
However, there are 2 major problems I can not get over with:
1. It doesn't not work with 11.b wireless cards in encryption mode.
2. It drops connections very very very randomly, from once a day to every 5 minutes on a random night.
At first I thought it was cable modem problem, and spoke with cable company. Recently when it finally decides to stop working on its own for no reason, and I was forced back to direct connection w. cable modem, my connection hasn't dropped since.
Of course, I haven't had a chance to try the newest firmware. It was good for 1.5 year usage of it. It's time for me to try a new one.
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A Full-Featured High-Performance "Piece of Junk"., February 24, 2005
By user (New York, NY)
I used to love D-Link so I replaced my old "b"-band di-614+ with this "G"-band Xtreme di-624 and what a day and night.
I would give some stars for it's performance and features but the hassle dealing with its problems is not worth it.
Go do a Google search for "d-link di-624" and you would read from countless victims of this product.
It works great when it chooses to. But sometimes it just does not want to connect with the cable modem. Or it just keeps restarting every few minutes like most users have complained. It also seemed that one must use a special "crash recovery" method to load the newest firmware (2.50). Either firmware for my Rev.C router yields the same results. Normally a couple reboots with manual network cable disconnect/reconnect would make the router 'fly' again but would not stop me from constantly turning my head to the modem to check for connection light.
I would spend a little more and give up some features for a stable and worry-free router. I would even consider buying the old "b"-versions but not this junk. I think paying consumers really want a stability and a worry-free, or at worst a fixable router.
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A Problem Router, February 13, 2005
By user (California)
Stay away from this router (and D-Link). I purchased the DI-624 in September and after 30+ days, started having problems with the router rebooting (dropping connection) and locking up one of my Java programs. After many hours on the phone with their technical support people, they determined the router was faulty and should be replaced. I sent the router to them and they sent me an identical router (identical in every way). Within days, the new router exhibited the same problem. After several support people tried to help me, they turned me over to what I think was a specialist with a call back number. After trying several things, he said to return the router and they would send me a different router that should solve the problem. He stated that this model probably would not work in my situation.
He made arrangements and I completed the paperwork for the change. Then I received a call stating that I would owe an additional $30 for the upgrade. I am not into sending good money after bad, so I cancelled the upgrade and told them to send me another DI-624. So, after six months of dealing with D-Link, I would advise others to stay away from this brand altogether.
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D-Link Routers are ok., February 5, 2005
By user (Kirksvillle, MO)
I am a network administrator with a lot of experience with various routers, switches, hubs, etc. Wireless is still a relatively new technology but I think the lastest revisions of this model work fairly well for what they are designed to do. I am somewhat dismayed that most of the router manfucturers have off-shored their tech support. I would guess that D-link just followed suit so they could compete on price. I have one of these in my home. I have it connected to DSL modem, wired to the desktop and wireless to the laptop. The range is fine and it provides a reliable 24/7 Internet connection.
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Drops connections periodically - AVOID!!!!!, February 3, 2005
By user (TX USA)
This router frequently drops connection (a little window saying a network connection has been unplugged pops up).
After searching the net I found that it is an extremely common problem and as of yet, there is no fix.
It's usually for only a second or few but if you are in the middle of a transfer or if you are gaming, it's really annoying.
I would not buy this router again.
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Good features but not dependable, January 31, 2005
By user
I have had this product about 9 months and although it usually works well, I have had various problems with line dropping and VPN support.
Similiar to other posts I've read, I frequently experience disconnects throughout the day - even when I am in the same room as the AP. I also get a very poor connection to my linksys 802.11b bridge in the next room.
The device also reboots when I am trying to connect to my company VPN.
However I do like the feature set and it was very easy to setup.
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A Simply Great Little Router, January 30, 2005
By user
I have owned three DI-624's since the product line has been released spanning all three hardware revisions. 2 are still in use and one was lost (rev B) to a great dane puppy that thought it to be a new toy for him to play with. (Note - although well made, the D-Link is definitely NOT a good dog toy.) I have also owned 2 Linksys and 1 Netgear router and have found the D-Link to be the best (IMHO) of the hardware I've owned in terms of ease-of-use, range, and uptime. That's not to say I didn't experience a few hiccups with the D-Link, I did encounter a couple of firmware updates that had less than happy results (see reboot issue in other reviews), but these were usually resolved easily with reverting back to the prior firmware revision until a replacement update was available. I can't fault this with D-Link as I've encountered this with the Linksys as well. Sometimes mistakes are made and they make it to the public, it happens and I'll bump them a star for it. But all in all I have been nothing but satisfied with my purchases and would recommend the DI-624 to anyone looking for a wireless "G" router.
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The Missing Link, January 29, 2005
By user (Tucson, AZ United States)
I have had this router for 5 months. It will drop the wireless connection at random. So, I will be in the middle of something online then I am not online anymore. I have tried to work with D-Link tech support but they do not have an answer. It is not worth the money for this product.
You will be missing your link and missing your money.
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Very Disappointed, January 29, 2005
By user (Cincinnati, Ohio)
I purchased this unit in November and almost immediately there was a problem with the router rebooting itself. Sometimes it would reboot after a couple days and sometimes it would reboot every few minutes or so. This was very aggrevating. I downloaded and upgraded to the new firmware v2.50 thinking this may take care of the problems. It did not. I emailed customer support and they suggested that I perform a "recovery" on the router. I was also instructed to call customer support in the event this process did not work. I followed their instructions and to no avail, the problem still continued. I called customer support and spoke to a very nice representative. He had me change a couple settings and advised that this should take care of it. In the event that it did not, he suggested that I return the router for a new one or send it to D-Link per their RMA policy and they would send out a different unit within a couple weeks. He advised that if I returned it to D-Link, they could not assure that I would receive a new router from them. It may be a refurbished router. After my call with customer service, the router problems began again almost immediately, rebooting itself every minute or so. I finally decided to give up and purchase the Linksys WRT54G wireless router. The Linksys router works perfectly so far. I would not recommend purchasing the DLink DI-624 router.
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Gets the job done, January 28, 2005
By user (Huntington Beach, CA)
I had a Belkin 54Mbps router and took it back because it didn't have the range I needed. At about 30' away, it was losing connection with four different wireless cards.
So, I got an Airlink 108Mbps rounter and took it back because I didn't like the software inside of it. On the other hand, it had the range I needed.
So, I bought a Belkin 125Mbps. Again, same user friendly software and firewall, but no range. So, back it went.
On the suggestion of a friend who is a network administrator with a wireless phone service provider, I got the D-Link. The price is better than the Belkin, the software is almost as good, and it has the range of the Airlink.
The D-Link is staying.
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Poor Quality, permanently defective product line. AVOID!, January 27, 2005
By user (Boston, MA USA)
The DI-624 product line is completely defective.
Do yourself a favor and search google for 'DI-624 reboot'
I have gone through 3 units, and each one of them exhibits the same problem. They stay connected to the internet for a while - sometimes a day, sometimes only 10 minutes at a time - and then spontaneously reboot, causing loss of internet connection for ~10 seconds, a re-connect with my ISP, which results in a new IP address.
I have filed a Better Business Bureau report against D-Link, and I have spent months, actually months, trying to get a product exchange for a different model router.
I would avoid this router.
I have had great success with D-Link routers in the past. I had one function for two years buried under cables and dust without a glitch.
The DI-624 seems unique in it's fatal problems.
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Finally Working, January 25, 2005
By user (East Coast USA)
I thought I'd like this product but had a lot of trouble right from the start. Called D-Link and they said that I'd need new firmware and that my unit may be an older "vintage" but with the same Model name. I'm fairly computer savy so I didn't have much trouble with the process but not happy that I have an "older" unit. That said, I found the range very limited. I have a Cisco router (Linksys) and the range (right next to my new D-Link) is far superior. I'd say the Linksys is offers about twice the range. So, because of the problem with the firmware and the poor range I'm only giving the unit 3 stars. The good part is it seems to work consistently at close range with no hiccups so far.
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UNRELIABLE ON TWO DIFFERENT UNITS, January 24, 2005
By user (Malibu, CA United States)
I went wireless using DI-624. It took a long time working with a phone tech to get it set up. Wonderful customer service, but it took over an hour. Then I had wireless! It was incredible for three months. Until it quit working. Ninety minutes with their customer service reveakled the unit was broken. They encouraged me tio send it back. They replaced it. Three months of wonderful wireless. Now the second unit is broken.
I am moving over to Linksys. Wish me luck!
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This Router Performs Smooth and is Overall a Great Router, January 15, 2005
By user (New Orleans)
I like the simple way this allows you to set it up. Setup wizards in a router are very useful. I was able to plug this into my network, go through the setup wizard and reboot the router all in 2 minutes. I was up and running directly after that reboot, it was great.
I get adequate wireless coverage in my home with this router as well. I can't think of what more I'd want from this wireless router. My wireless PCs in the back rooms stay connected and are quite stable contrary to other people's expereinces.
I like the fact that D-Link is able to keep upgrading the firmware on this router. I just noticed the other day how there is a new firmware out. So I downloaded it, installed it into the router and was back up and running with new features and I think I noticed a slight boost in speed. But I'm not sure.
Overall this router is great. Being that it is easy to use and stable.
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Poor signal quality - not recommended, January 5, 2005
By user (USA)
I have an old Netgear MR814 rev. A that is 802.11b and I wanted to upgrade to 802.11g. I decided to get a DI-624 since the review was good on CNET. Sorry to say my review isn't as good. This router just didn't have as strong a signal as my ancient Netgear. I thought for sure the technology had improved since my last purchase. Maybe DLink sacrificed speed for reliability, but I think that's a mistake. The features provided in this router are good, but the signal quality just isn't up to snuff. I did upgrade to the latest firmware at the time 2.50, but that didn't help. I don't recommend this router.
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DI-624... a great little Firewall/Router, January 2, 2005
By user (Stafford, Virginia)
First of all you can completely implement the NSA firewall hardening guide on this firewall (except going to 256 bit encryption). It has everthing you would ever want if you are concerned about security. The port 113 Identity port keeps talking though you can route incomine to a nulled IP you set up. I use external scanners to show me that all ports are completely stealthed (totally non-reactive to outsiders--as if nothing is there).
Full featured in every way... it mails you its logs, can get time info from timing sites, has a full HTML interface, can be remotely managed (securely), and much more. The D-Link web site has full tutorials on it and FAQs and that is a huge plus for neophytes.
My only complaint would be that that I don't get enought signal strength to reach but about half way through my home. I guess I would need a repeater (which D-Link sells). You can also get higher gain antenna for the DI-624 to boost range. The range is much dependent on the receiver sensitivity of your WiFi devices though. Some of my devices work anywhere others I need to move closer to the DI-624.
Oh yeah... works great with Packet8 VoIP and also Xbox Live. All my kids have a TV and Xbox in their rooms and can play against one another through the Intranet (internal home LAN) from room to room. Especially great for Halo2 cause you get a full screen to look at and your opponent can't see your screen and know what you are up to.
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Bad compatibility and customer support, December 19, 2004
By user
I had troubles with ths router - it didn't handle communication with Linsys G card. But the most surpising experience is one with customer support - unprofessional and rude. It's a last time I'm buying their products.
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