Wireless Router Nerds! I need you. (D-Link DI-624 Input)

OCDP · #1 08-17-2006, 10:44 PM

Hmm

They don't seem to be user friendly at all.

Should I go with a Linksys?? If so, which model!? Therei s reviews saying that even Linksys is a bad make.

midgetwaiter · #2 08-18-2006, 12:06 AM

I really don't like the Dlink stuff at all, it is a price brand nothing else.

Linksys has had some issues lately as well, no question about that. It's a pretty tough call right now, you could always give the Netgear stuff a try.

OCDP · #3 08-18-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

I really don't like the Dlink stuff at all, it is a price brand nothing else.

Linksys has had some issues lately as well, no question about that. It's a pretty tough call right now, you could always give the Netgear stuff a try.

Yeah, I am in the process of setting up my wireless router right now.

It's worth a shot I guess... I'll let you know how it works.

OCDP · #4 08-18-2006, 01:18 AM

I am now using my laptop and have a wireless connection

I guess we'll see how the router does. It's in my basement, and I am in the kitchen and the connection status is "Very Good" It's at 54mbps. I also have a wireless phone in the room right near the router, not sure if that makes much of a difference or not.

I'll let you guys know what my D-Link experience is like.

mr_alberta · #5 08-18-2006, 02:05 AM

I have the D-Link 624. Its ok, but not the greatest (though its pretty cheap nowadays).

I too get dropped signals, but I've never had any problems where it needed constant resetting. I think a lot of it (dropped signals) has to do with where you put the router. Mine, unfortunatly, is in the corner of a room in my aptartment on the opposite side of where my office is.

Canadbis · #6 08-18-2006, 02:41 AM

I have a couple wireless networks running and I find the netgear to be the best for the buck, but haven't had any problems with dlink (no more then what you pay for) just stay away from linksys for now, they are having lots of problems

For home it is not worth the money but if it was a business I would say go with SonicWall. very pricey tho

DanG · #7 08-18-2006, 04:58 AM

If it's just the reviews you're scared about, just get one and try it. They have a 30 day return policy, right?
From what I've seen, you can pick almost any product, and find someone who doesn't like it for whatever reason.
When they say they get a lot of dropped connections, there's too many outside factors to consider, mircowave, cordless phone, your neighbours cordless phone, etc. When you broadcast any signal, there will be interfearance of some sort, unless you're on a special licensed frequency.