| 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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Very expensive paperweight, February 12, 2007
By user (Los Angeles, California)
A few weeks ago I bought this router along with the D-Link DWL-G520 network adapter and have experienced nothing but frustration with both products.
The DWL-G520 actually has poor compatibility with this router, often giving blue screens of death with an error in A3AB.sys. Google the term A3AB.sys and you'll find pages upon pages of people complaining about it. This is the last thing one would expect with two D-Link products, and is the only reason I got the card in the first place. What is quality control doing? One solution is to use Atheros's first party firmware, which led to loss of connection in my case. The other solution is to disable Super G mode, which I suppose is not a big deal except in the case of local networking, but still requires the loss of an advertised feature. The added speed for local file transfers would be nice, but better to have the products working, right?
Unfortunately, the DI-624 itself is garbage. The product intermittently disconnects, on a good day only once every few hours, but more often quite frequently. This disrupts everything from downloads to gaming. Good luck watching youtube, downloading large files, staying logged into an MMO, or playing on any gaming portal with that problem. I've tried updating firmware, playing with Super G, testing different adapters and drastically altering the settings of my network card all to no avail.
These problems are quite common, and a google search for any combination of the terms DI-624, DWL-G520, blue screen, disconnection, and garbage will help one discover that the problems have been occuring for months with no solution from D-Link itself. Some people state that some set of solutions can minimize these disconnections, but few get them solved and RMA it.
I feel frustrated that I bought this router in haste, never looking past the two spotlight reviews. Let that be a lesson to me, I suppose. A few dedicated reviewers may have had decent experiences with both products, but I feel no need to roll the dice when the much more reliable Linksys WRT54G router costs $20 dollars less. I am now happily using it with no problems. My advice is to buy the Linksys router, get the Linksys wireless adapter, and spend the money you save on something nice.
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A Simple Four-Step Program for DI-624 Users, February 4, 2007
By user (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Like so many other reviewers on this site, I've had nothing but problems with this router. At first, I had to manually reset or reconfigure it once every other week or so. I made perhaps five calls to customer service, and while they always managed to solve the problem, each call took anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes, and the customer service agents always used different procedures and settings to restore functionality, leaving me helpless to figure out what was really going wrong. (I'm a fairly tech-savvy person, but this problem was beyond me.) After the router began to reset more and more often, I did some research on the product (why didn't I do this first?!) and discovered that I was far from being the only lost soul using this product. I've never seen so many frustrated reviewers for one product. And now that my router needs to be reset, literally, two or three times per day, I finally can't take anymore. I've been down to my basement and stood there for five minutes in the cold, waiting to power-cycle the %&*# thing about a hundred times too many. (As someone who works from home, I need my internet.)
So I'm starting D-Link DI-624 Anonymous, or DIA. It's a simple four-step program.
Step 1: Find a private place and let out all the anger built up inside you for purchasing and living with the DI-624. Curse like a sailor. Break things. Rant. Make threatening gestures. Whatever gets it out. This is your time.
Step 2: Start a fire. Preferably in a fire pit or fire place, but as long as it's really hot and burns what you put into it, you're okay.
Step 3: Place the DI-624 carefully into the center of the fire. Tongs may be necessary, depending on the size and heat of said fire. (You may also place into the fire about 60 - 80 rectangles cut from green paper, which will vicariously represent the money you spent on this product.)
Step 4: You're free! Celebrate by kissing loved ones, making a fancy dinner, or going out on the town.
(Step 5 -- An extra step for those feeling extra charitable: warn at least five people not to buy a D-Link 624. These can be strangers on the street for all I care. Just tell them not to do it. They'll thank you for it later, when they have a wireless router that doesn't require as much attention as a newborn baby.)
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Piece of Junk, February 2, 2007
By user (Massachusetts, USA)
Let me start by saying that I wish I had listened to the multiple negative reviews for this product. It seemed like the majority had no problems, and a friend of mine recommended this model, so I figured I'd give it a try. Configuration was a nightmare. The install disc was useless and I ended up having to manually configure it. The settings just wouldn't take (I am a tech savvy person, by the way). Finally after rebooting my computer 3 times (and rebooting the router itself more times than that), the settings took. What should have been a 15 minute job took over an hour.
It was fine for maybe a month or two, and then I began experiencing the same problems so many people have reported on this site. The router itself randomly drops and requires a manual reboot. This is a major issue for me since the router is not always readily accessible. I mainly use this for gaming, and it drops for me at least once a day, usually at the most inopportune times. I haven't tried upgrading the firmware yet, but I will be doing so tonight since I can't stand this anymore. According to others, it helps a bit but not much. This router is a lemon, pure and simple. If you purchase this, you're rolling the dice. You may be one of the lucky ones and have no issues, but if you do, this router will drive you up a wall. Just be ready to have to reset the stupid thing at least once a day. Beware.
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Frecuently Disconnect, January 30, 2007
By user (Caracas, Venezuela)
I bought this product 2 weeks ago... With firmware 4.0 I got disconnection every 5-15 minutes. I upgraded the firmware to 4.03 and the connection is better, but is not enough... I have a network with a wireless laptop and wireless desktop, when both are connected, the disconnection is every 10-20 minutes. I don't recommend this product.
If you search in network forums, you founded with the problem is very common.
I'm waiting for a new firmware, it could be my solution.
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Frequent down time, January 23, 2007
By user (Montreal, Canada)
If you google "di-624 problems" you will see many discussions. Especially many people seem to have the problem with the router dying out of blue. For some it reboots and for some (in my case) you have to manually unplug and plug the power again to make it go. Mine was first dying every few days, but recently, it has been dying almost every hour, although the behaviour is very sporadic and unpredictable. I upgraded to the latest firmware (Oct 2006) and now at least it doesn't die but I still get "server not found" error many times while I am surfing the net. And trust me I am an electrical engineer and i tried everything. I run a Linux server and made many networks and i think I know how computer networks work although that's not my specialty per se.
It appears that the problem is unacceptable quality control from the factory. While many people run the router happily, there are many who get into trouble eventually. It's just random draw. I am surprised to see such a product being made with so little quality control from the product line.
If i were you i would get something else, but if you found a good deal, then buy it, have fingers crossed and keep the receipt.
While it's working, I've been generally satisfied with the performance whether wired or wireless. The user interface is pretty straight forward and it's easy to setup. Nice port forwarding facility too for running those home servers. So at least two stars. However, again, I would avoid this product if possible.
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great way to add a laptop at home, January 22, 2007
By user
This works very well and have had no problems,easy setup for broadband.
I am very satisfied.Also great price
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Glad I chose this one!, January 13, 2007
By user (Northeast OH)
I researched wireless routers for several weeks and finally settled on the DI-624. I have a Mac, so I needed to make sure the router was completely compatible, and this was. So far, I have not had one problem with signal dropping. Setup was fairly easy. The only difficult part is setting up p2p and torrent sharing programs to work with the firewall. I highly recommend the router.
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Not user friendly, January 12, 2007
By user
I tried a lot to do the initial set up.
After lot of trial, I got the router working, but again if you connect throght your LAN, the connectivity setting was lost.
To make my net connection simple and working, finally I returned this product back.
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Good solid router, January 12, 2007
By user
Just plug in and go with this one. I got it because it supports 11b and 11g well as I have one Intel Centrino laptop which is 11b and a desktop and Apple Airport both of which are 11g. Not many routers handle this well. I have it going through two solid masonry walls and a huge refrigerator with no performance problems at all. For the price and performance you can't beat it. There are faster routers around but with proprietary protocols with non standard MIMO etc that just would not work well with my Centrino or Airport. Excellent tech support
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Works well, January 12, 2007
By user
I have had no problems with this wifi router. The signal is strong and consistant. I'm using it with a Macbook.
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D-link DI 624 Router, January 10, 2007
By user
I am pleased with the performance of the wireless router. I had a Westell 327 before, but it kept dropping the signal and had big problems getting connected if it was set for security. I am having no problems with the DI-624. I live in an old house. The router is on the second floor and my office is in the basement, so the signal has to go through 2 floors. I am getting 11 to 54 MBps, with an average of 36 MBps through the wireless. Our DSL line is at 100 MBps, so I am very pleased with the performance.
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Exactly what I needed..., January 10, 2007
By user (San francisco, CA)
I have no complains, love this product. I wanted something easy to install and that's what I got. I definitely recommend this over the Linksys equivalent products.
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A solid Wireless Router, January 9, 2007
By user (Salt Lake, Utah)
Has all the features your likely to need and is easy to setup.
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What Have I Done?, January 9, 2007
By user (Tuscaloosa, AL USA)
I replaced a D-Link 802.11b router with this "new - high performance - high speed" router. What a mistake! Between the router and the included software (Network Magic) my network has slowed to a crawl. I am very seriously considering going back to my original setup.
If I could rate this device at zero stars, I would.
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Very fast router, January 9, 2007
By user (New York USA)
This router is super fast! I had some trouble setting it up, but the customer support line was very helpful and had me working fine in no time.
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Low signal strength, January 8, 2007
By user (Simpsonville, SC USA)
I purchased this router with the DLink DWL-G132 USB adapter. I could achieve a "Good" signal (3 out of 5 bars) when located in the same room with the router. At a distance of 20 feet, the signal strength fell to low. At my target location the signal was "Very Low" or dropped. I tried various configurations, and even purchased a high gain antenna, but the signal never improved. I replaced it with a Linksys router (WRT54GS) using the same adapter and the signal was "Excellent" (5 of 5 bars) in the same room and in my target location, the signal was "Very Good".
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good router, January 5, 2007
By user
This router is great in terms of quality and such, but not strong enough for a large house and the instructions to install were bad. So if you know how to do this kinda thing. Great. If you don't, it can take you a couple hours for something that should take a couple minutes.
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Product good, but service is lousy., December 19, 2006
By user (Houston, Texas United States)
The product works just fine, but the service department is LOUSY! As for 10 minute set-up, maybe so if you are the designer of the product. I spent one and one/half days setting this up. On my first call, I spent 3 hours on the phone with D-Link personnel who speak "English" only in the technical term. They are very difficult to understand, they cut you off as you are reading screens to them, and they are VERY RUDE. I spent a total of 8 hours with Dell Help Line, who were EXTREMELY helpful in setting up a product that was not even their brand. The Dell people called the D-Link people while I was on the line and worked with them and me as well. I had to make one more call to a D-Link person, and asked to speak to a 2nd line consultant (as recommended by Dell personnel). The rude woman who answered the phone told me she was qualified, in "English" that was extremely hard to understand. By this time I was so frustrated that I handed the phone to my husband and said I had to take a break before I broke something. Eventually the router was hooked up and working. It's working fine now, but if you want to purchase this item, I would recommend that you take a Valium before you attempt to hook it up!
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Worthless - DI-624, December 15, 2006
By user
I have used older version DI-524 for an year and it was good and the signal strength was very good even in my study room when i place the router in hall(1 room in between seperated by a thin wall made of wooden mix) but it died a week back, the reset dosent bring it alive any more.
Bought DI-624 this week with much expectation, the installation was easy and i took my laptop to next room and the wireless network got disconnected. I tried with
1) super G without turbo
2) Super G with dynamic turbo
3) without super G
hopeless, no improvement in signal strength. When i stay near the router or with in 3 - 4 mts radius, signal strength is good(not excellent). Even i dont have any other wireless device operating in 2.4 ghz. hopeless product. There is a ton of features, who needs all those without the device working properly.
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Broken, November 29, 2006
By user (Atlanta, GA USA)
Reboots itself if too much data is transferred.
"too much" for me consisted of one SSH session and one World of Warcraft session, so I couldn't do work while my roommate was playing world of warcraft. This is obviously unacceptable.
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