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D-Link DI-701

D-Link DI-701 DSL/Cable Residential Gateway - a router with built-in firewall, DHCP, NAT and a 10/100 Local Port
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Date: 2000-07-26 08:34
Author: Brent
Category: Broadband Routers
Manufacturer: D-Link
Product/Model: DI-701
List Price: $119
Online Price: $85.27 @ Buy.com

Conclusion

Well this router is very easy to setup and install.  If you've never done anything like this before the easy fold out paper will help you through the physical installation while the manual will help you through the software configuration.  Applications work well through it, just takes a little tweaking.  The firmware is a little tricky but if you take your time and go through it it shouldn't be that bad.

Ok so should you buy this router or not?  Well that's up to you, you have to look at your needs and see what you need.  If you already have a Switch or Hub you can use then this router is a very very cost efficient choice.  However if you don't have a switch or hub then it will be required that you buy one if you want to use this, that will add to the overall price of equipment that you need.  If that's the case you need to look at how much more it will cost and if it is still a viable option for you.  Whatever you do buy make sure it has a return policy so that you can return it with a full refund if you are un-satisfied, otherwise you may purchase something, not like it and may not be able to return it, then you'll end up shooting yourself in the foot, and I have a feeling that wouldn't feel good.

 

Pro's Con's
Price - at $99 it can't be beat! Firmware Upgrade Process
Ease of Setup Ports located at top when hung on wall
Easy Software Config. No built in Hub
DHCP/Firewall No DMZ options
Detailed Manual Sometimes it times out on the Global port and you have to Renew the IP
No Performance Loss  
PPPoE Support in Latest Firmware  
Small and easy to Place anywhere  
Doesn't get exceptionally hot  

 

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