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Summary: My experience with this device [stunk].
Review: I've had this router setup for 3 weeks and it died today. I'm back using my Netgear RT314 which i've used for past couple years without any problems. The D-link Dl-713P suddenly would seem fine but activity is nothing to the computers although the lights show no problems on the device. I checked the settings on the router itself and it shows there is "modem not ready", but when I plug the Netgear in, it worked flawlessly... so just boils the problem down to the Dl-713P. Another complaint is the print server part is very slow once there is a bit of activity on the router. Sometimes I don't even get any printouts although the print que show them printing. I don't think this unit works very well at all from my experience. The features listed for the Dl-713P seems tempting though, setup was very easy... just plug and play. I'm taking this broken one back tomorrow.
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Summary: Tricky with Comcast Cable modem, but GREAT
Review: I did a lot of research before this getting this router, and I was really frustrated when I could not get it to work when it arrived. I called Comcast customer service, but they refused to tell me anything, I knew later they were fighting this wireless trend since it might let others use their service for free, presumably. The reviews here, and FAQ on D-Link website (I entered the key word "comcast"), was the help I needed, MAC cloning was the only step I was missing. Once done, everything is up and running. I may be illusioned because of the excietment, but the web pages seem to download much quicker than before!!!!
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Summary: Outstanding Performance
Review: I purchased this product in combination with the wireless card DWL-650. The setup and install was fairly easy and I am running a hardwired iMac running OSX on the network as well as an XP laptop using the DWL-650, very easy to install. I have a 900sqft. apt and i get good range anyware i go indoors. The cons to this product are 1. i didn't know what to install first, the wireless router or the wireless nic (DO THE ROUTER) 2. you can't specify the mac address to clone, it has to be connected to the device (a problem with cable internet, i had to change it back to hardwire to clone the correct address) 3. I didnt need this, but someone might, the DWL-650 came with a quick start guide and a fairly indepth 65-70 page manual, the router only came with a skimpy pamphlet to go on. With the exception of that, this product is exceptional, great range, great functionality, easy to use. I did not take advantage of the print server or the serial port so i can't rate the functionality of those.
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Summary: Mixed results so far
Review: I have just installed the D-Link DI-713P on my cable modem WAN. I have a Win2K desktop connected through one of the wired ports and a WinXP HP notebook with a D-Link DWL-650 wireless adapter connecting through the wireless network. I have downloaded and installed latest drivers and firmware for both D-Links. I was able to get the wired side of things working with my desktop PC almost immediately and have had no problems at all with it. But the wireless side is a different story. ..I was able to get the units installed and configured, but it took me several hours. If you're a novice you will be in trouble. One reason is the lack of clear documentation and support for XP. If you follow the instructions that come with the DWL-650 you will get an XP machine that crashes each and every time you restart it. You will need to hunt around on the D-Link web site before you find instructions for downloading and installing a driver that works with XP. One I did that everything works except that whenever I try to use the network for large data transfers, including streaming video and large (> 1MB) file downloads, the wireless connection goes down. When this happens the router must be restarted. This is unacceptable. I am running with 128-bit WEP. Turning this off may help but is not a solution because then you are broadcasting your network around the neighborhood. I have not tried the printer port yet.
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Summary: Tried it, never worked.
Review: I bought the D-Link router because I thought the printer port would be useful, and the price was right. I spent 1/2 day off from work, on line with my DSL ISP and D-Link and the Westell modem tech support teams. My ISP provide dynamic IP addresses. The router never worked, except once for about 30 seconds, then quit. I retuned it and bought a Netgear wireless router. I plugged it in and it worked first time, no problems at all. I'd stay away from this D-Link product.
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Summary: Great product, read before setup
Review: I got the DI713-P and a Dlink DW650H card from Amazon, at great prices, including a rebate. First of all, set it up with an access readily available to the net. Check inmediatly the firmware level (in my case I upgraded the unit from 2.57 as shipped to the latest 2.60) and upgrade it to the lattest, from the D-Link site (either www or ftp). This was the absolute first thing to do and by wired connection. Firmware upgrade and reboot was a snap, about 20 seconds. Initially tested it at the office, with both a wired PC and wireless cards, the one I bought and a Cisco 350 card, no problems whatsoever. Setting it up at home with cable modem also fast job, be sure to check the manual (not extremely detailed but enough). Run into small trouble as my ISP requires to use the same MAC address, but a convenient Clone button is available in the Tools Menu of the router. This step was also covered on the manual, which of course I read after the trouble. My home setup is two wired desktops with Win 2000 Professional, my laptop with a Cisco 350 also win 2000 and wifes laptop with Win 98 and the Dlink DW650H card. Everything setup within minutes loading the apropiate drivers. Printer is an HP 600, also no problem to setup. Have not tried the WEP security or backup modem facility. The wireless reach is going to be less than expected from specs. Be sure to place in apropiate convenient middle of the road location, as distance and walls dramatically decrease reach. If not able to get there, either get an external booster antenna or if you enjoy doing it, build your own, plenty of specs available on the net. One word of advice: this is a fairly simple product to use if you understand networks and setup of apropiate drivers, if you don't, better read a lot before hitting the wall, the site I found extremely good for this kind of info is the PracticallyNetworked site. My only trouble using it was the setup to be able to use Netmeeting behind the firewall, had to use the DMZ option which is only for one address at a time, but that is good enough for myn home use, might be a problem with some games if you want to use more than one PC at a time and need a DMZ access for all.
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Summary: Great Router!
Review: If you're looking for an 11 MBPS router, this is the one to get. Very few have a built in print server, and after using it for the last 7 months, I couldn't live without it. It's much easier than sharing a printer attached to a specific computer (which must be on in order to use it's shared printer). The range is typical, and the setup / config tools are easy to follow. My only problem is that I bought it too soon; another few months and I would have gotten the newer version which is on sale now. My 7-month old router is too "old", and cannot accept optional higher-powered antennas like the new routers can.
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Summary: It works. It was a snap to set up.
Review: The documentation is skimpy to say the least. But it was easy enough to setup that it doesn't really need much more. I had it up and running quickly and without a hitch. It works fine. I have nothing to compare it to, but it works for me. I have 2 computers wired to the network as well as my printer. I have 1 laptop that uses the wireless. It all works just fine. I have not, however, delved into the security features.
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Summary: Runs great....well.....
Review: I bought my first DI-713P from Amazon, and right out of the box, the wireless network failed to work. I upgraded the firmware, and it sprung to life, those barely. The reception was horrible. After a couple of months, I swapped my Amazon with one I bought from a local company and returned the Amazon one in lieu. The one I got from the local company works great, wireless and hardwired. Took some fidgeting and some legally questionalble manuvering, but it works now...
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Summary: Great Value for Money, but has some issues with VPN
Review: this is probably the best router available in this price range.. i have been using this for over 3 months now and am quite happy with it except for a small problem that everytime i use it to connect to my company's site thru VPN, the FTP speed goes down to 3-4 kbps which really [stinks], but everything else works just fine.. but overall, its a great [deal] at about [$$].
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