D-Link DI-624M Wireless 108G MIMO Router
by D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.Model: DI-624M
Product features:
- D-Link PRE-N WLS RTR 4PT SWCH-802.11G/SMART ANT SUPERG ( DI-624M )
- Introducing MIMO Smart Antenna Technology for better overall wireless coverage than standard 802.11g
- Dramatic improvement in wireless speeds over further distances ? fewer dead spots
- Extensive network protection from integrated NAT and SPI firewall Enhanced wireless security with WPA-Personal
- Wirelessly share a single incoming broadband Internet connection
- Windows Live OneCare 2.0 (Up to 3 Users)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Standard [OLD VERSION]
- Nero 8 Ultra Edition [OLD VERSION]
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 (Win/Mac) [OLD VERSION]
- Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 (Disc Version)
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Customer Review: Poor range performance
Summary: 2 Stars
purchased this router because I have had good experience with D-link 802.11b routers in the past (particularly the DI-614+), but this one really did not live up to expectations.
I recently moved to a new, larger apartment (probably 80 ft long and 18 ft wide or so, 2 bedroom) and wanted to upgrade the router because the old one was getting poor reception in the back of the apartment. So, I was looking for a product that would add additional range with my existing equipment, which was 3 laptop computers with 802.11g built in and 1 desktop with a USB 802.11b card. I anticipated that the MIMO antenna technology as well as the move to an 11g router would add the additional 20 or so feet of range that I needed.
After installing the router, I found that its reception was really not improved above my former D-link router that is more than 4 years old. The front of my apartment, which is fairly open, got good reception and maintained 54 Mbps connections, but the back, which has more walls, got low reception and low speed (<10 Mbps) connections. Particularly, the desktop with the USB 802.11b card could not maintain a connection from less than 30 feet away (although through several walls). When I moved the router closer to the back of the apartment, near the desktop, the problem reversed and there was bad reception throughout the front.
After much tinkering and disappointment, I decided to try my girlfriend's old Netgear MR814 802.11b router in the back of the apartment, and to my surprise, the whole apartment now has outstanding reception. So I returned the router to Microcenter where I bought it (thankfully they have a nice return policy), and I'll use the Netgear router for now.
It's too bad after half a day of fooling around with a $100 router that's supposed to be the forefront of wireless technology that I couldn't supply my 2 bedroom apartment with internet access. I suppose that D-link's proprietary 108 Mbps MIMO cards might have better range, but it's hardly worth the $100 per computer I would have to spend, when the $15 Netgear router performs brilliantly. When prices drop further, perhaps I'll try out the Belkin Pre-N or Netgear RangeMax routers to see if they perform better (so I can upgrade to a 54 Mbps network). I probably won't buy any addition D-link products after this experience, and this router only rates 2 stars because it may perform well with the D-link cards. I also posted this review on CNET to save anyone else the trouble of getting this card to improve the reception.
Description of D-Link DI-624M Wireless 108G MIMO Router
The DLK DI-624M Super G Wireless Router creates robust wireless networks with powerful performance and extended coverage. It offers industry-wide backward compatibility to 802.11g and 802.11b networking devices. This means you don't have to replace your existing network devices to experience the full benefits of extended range. Protect the information flying through your wireless network with with WPA-Personal (WPA-PSK) data encryption. Can be configured for invisible mode, to prevent the network name from being scanned by outside wireless clientsDigital Cameras & Photo Categories