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Summary: Sloppy support makes for tough installation
Review: The D-Link DI-713P router is alot easier to install than you think it is. Coming as it does with only a quick install guide (which is not compatible with WinNt or 2000) and difficult to follow on-line support, figuring out the details is something that requires a little experience with wireless routers or a well placed friend with networking experience. If you have that experience then you should have no problem putting the unit together, but without it you could spend many hours adjusting parameters that have no effect on the performance of the machine. While there is no printed manual, a disk version can help you run through some of the issues you might have with this machine, but even then the support is poorly written and relies too heavily on jargon and terminology that might be unfamiliar to new users of this technology. Even now, with the system up and running, I remain unsure as to how to configure a number of the customizable features that make this unit so powerful. And it is powerful. The printing connection is extremely useful and the wireless signal is strong. I haven't had any problems beyond installation (and again with adequate documentation I don't think I would have had these problems). Finally, while the unit does have a kind of polished high tech look. It's overall veneer is kind of plasticky and cheap. The two rubber antennas connect loosely and easily fall over. It was also packed in such a way that the power adapter prongs sat on top of the device so that they left superficial scratches on the paint. This does not impair the functionality of the router, but cosmetically it is disappointing -- especially when you pull the router out of the box. I have had better experiences with netgear routers and would recommend them over this item. I find they are more sturdily constructed and come with far superior documentation and support. I chose this unit for home use because of the printer connection and its price. I would probably choose differently if I had to again.
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Summary: Does Not Handle VPN Well
Review: I was going to replace my reliable old Linksys non-wireless router with this D-Link one. I chose it partly because of the integrated print server. In general it worked fine for most applications. However, I also use it to access my company's network from home using VPN. This did not work well. I tried both wired and wireless modes for this with no improvement. I wasn't able to download anything other than small files and it had trouble getting updates from the corporate email server. I tried working with customer support but they weren't able to help. I switched to the new Microsoft wireless router and it works fine and is much easier to setup.
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Summary: My wireless also stopped working 2 months after I had it
Review: The real problem is they sent a replacement unit to me and it also didn't work. I'm now waiting for yet another replacement to be sent.... More to follow.
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Summary: I don't know what desrves one star so I gave it 2
Review: I don't know what dissapoints me more the weakness of the signal, the weakness of the tech support, or the fact that I cant install any of 3 different printers even though I bought this router (as opposed to most others) because the print server is supposedly built in. I live in a one bedroom apartment. You'ld think Il'd get a signal anywhere in the apartment. Well think again. My laptop gets a poor signal which constantly cuts out breaking any connection I might have had. The thing is impossible to configure cause xp drivers sre not included in many products (I bought the farm, an usb adapter and a card- the upgraded 20% better connection one- lol,for the notebook) and if after holding endlessly you get a person at tech support feel very lucky if they know what they are talking about. Since I spent days trying to configure this "network" I called tech support about a dozen times. I got through four times and got a knowledgeable person once. And since they are only supposed (allowed?) to stay on with you for 15 minutes - that slipped from an incompetant who told me I needed Microsoft support (lol again). I'm still trying to configure it to get 1/2 of my dsl bandwith I used to get (on the wired nic) and am really tired of this whole stupid experience. I'm the one who is stupid for not getting one of the systems that other reviewers suggested after having a similar experience with D_Link. BTW you can share your printer through your main or wired computer and though there are performance and convenience costs) you dont need a printer router and can probably better use the 4th port.
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Summary: No sweat, great range.
Review: I had broadband access at a satellite office between my desk and the main office. We decided to use an instant messenger service on all PCs to allow our employees to get messages to one another without having to tie up the phones (and in our case, to avoid long distance, interstate calls). I bought this D-Link (plus their wireless cards) and set it up myself in less than 10 minutes. I already had experience setting up a LinkSys wireless router at home, so that experience made this job simple. I needed no instructions, which was good, as there is very little written documentation with this unit (it's all on the included CD ROM). Personally, I like the way it looks (another reviewer didn't), and I'm more than pleased with the security features and the very good range ("excellent" signal quality at near maximum range!). If I had to buy another wireless setup, I'd take either LinkSys or D-Link (whichever was the better bargain) without any reservations. However, for wired apps, the LinkSys has 4 ports and the D-Link only 3, whereas the D-Link has a dedicated wireless print server and the LinkSys doesn't.
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Summary: Some work better than others
Review: I had problems with my first D-Link DI-713P wireless broadband router, because it wouldn't stay up for more than 20 minutes. I brought it back to the store and exchanged for another one. Everything is fine with the second one. It's been up and running ever since.
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Summary: how lucky do you feel?
Review: This worked great for several months and then the wireless connection no longer connected. Tech support was not of help. I highly suggest reviewing the forums ... before making a purchase.
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Summary: Great equipment for the money
Review: I've never installed one of these before, but just an hour into it and I am writing this form my back yard. Plug it in, turn it on and... problems. Go to web site and download BIOS update and install and BINGO! It works. Trying to get my cat5 connections to work now, too... Worked fine on the linksys mini-hub, but having problems with the new D-Link. Once that is working, I am going to tackle the printserver (one battle at a time). A good buy for the money. The documentation makes assumptions regarding DSL configurations which may or may not be accurate for your ISP. Call your ISP tech support for the answers (meaning don't do this at midnight...)
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Summary: Read the directions before you start
Review: I spent 2 months researching my first networking purchase. I looked on Amazon, cnet.com, and epinion.com for input from others and Dlink consistantly received high marks. The only concern, and it involved all of the wireless mfgrs, was involving documentation. I read all of the enclosed material (very light reading) and spent additional time on D-link's FAQ before installation. I was able to get my hub and a wireless card installed within 1 hour without a hitch. There has been no noticable degradation to my broadband performance either. Follow the instructions and dont just read the directions after things have gone wrong and you should have a similar experience.
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Summary: Works Just Fine
Review: This is the centerpiece of our new wi-fi home network, and it works as advertised. We have a Dell desktop hard wired in, and both a Dell laptop and a Mac desktop connected wirelessly using cards by other manufacturers. I did have to call D-Link tech support twice, once to get it working with my DSL line and once to disable some protection so that I could host internet games. But the tech support was great and fixed my problems quickly. I'm no techie, but I got it running with what I consider minimal effort. And so I recommend this router.
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