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Summary: Never Recognized WAN for Internet
Review: I was not able to get this product to connect to my cable modem provider, RCN. Although the network worked internally, it never could receive a signal from outside my LAN. I spent four sessions on the phone with Tech Support from their third party vendor (Support Concept) and did not get it to work. The configuration was a one-way cable modem with Hybrid cable box. This experience was the opposite of that which I had for Linksys BEFSR41 4-way cable/DSL router which recognized the network immediately.
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Summary: Poor setup, poor link quality, terrible documentation
Review: I've had my DI-713p for a couple weeks now, and it has yet to impress me. I had numerous problems during installation--none of which were covered adequately in the manual's troubleshooting section--and still have yet to get encryption working properly. Once I did finally get the network working, I tried my computer upstairs (I have a small two-story house), and the link quality and throughput were both terrible. This is the only wireless router I've tried, so I can't really say how it compares up against the others, but I wouldn't recommend this router to anybody. If you do buy it, for whatever reason, make very sure you get the firmware upgrade (which itself is a major challenge to track down on dlink's site) or you'll end up with random lock-ups.
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Summary: Rule #1 - Upgrade Firmware!
Review: The unit functions as advertised, which met all of my expectations. Installation was somewhat of a hassle until I remembered the advice of another user - UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE FIRST!
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Summary: D-Link DI-713P
Review: We bought a new laptop and wanted to share our DSL, but didn't want to string wire all over the place. The DI-713p and a DW-650 PC card did the trick. The hardest part of set-up was plugging it in. (The AC converter is a little boxy and I had to move some other plugs to make room) The manual looks intimidating, but the quick-start guide is all most people will need. It failed to tell me to re-start my computer after connecting the hardware. (I should have known that) Software is web-based and step-by-step. I haven't set up the print server yet, but I expect it to be as simple. "signal strength" and "link quality" have little, if any, effect on throughput rate, which consistantly faster than straight through the modem.
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Summary: Reliable
Review: In September 2001 I set our office up with a Broadband 802.11B Wireless Router from D-Link. That puppy gave me fits. I couldn't keep anything connected. Finally about a year ago it got so bad I replaced it with this router and access point.Setup was easy, range is sufficient for us-- A two story 1890's home make into an office, and most of the network problems eased into oblivion. I thought we were having a problem last week but it turned out to be a Siemens Wireless Network connector in its last throes. When it comes time to replace this router I'll probably go for a D-Link again.
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Summary: Great access point
Review: I needed only an access point, but bought the DI-713P because of the price (local store for $... brand new after rebate). I needed to set it up as wireless switch/AP for my wife's laptop. I have the DI-704 (another great product), and did not need another router function. I contacted D-Link tech support (toll free), and was extremely pleased with their prompt help (less than 5 mins. wait time). They told me to change IP address (to 192.168.0.2), disable DHCP, and use LAN to LAN port connection with a X-over cable. And BINGO, it works as a charm. I have no need for its print server function. Even though D-Link has discontinued production of the DI-713P, it is still a great product with many features (router/firewall, wired 10/100 switch, wireless 802.11b, MAC cloning, 64 or 128 encryption, address filtering, print server). My wife's laptop (W98SE) has the DWL-650 wireless PC card (also terrific), and connection between DWL-650 and DI-713P is fabulous in range and signal strength (consistent 90-100%). I have 5 different D-Link products, and have never been disappointed in terms of quality and tech support. Needless to say D-Link is my first choice for networking (Netgear would be second), and NO, I do not work for either.
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