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D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router

  • Price: $76.95
  • B&H # DLDIR628
  • Mfr# DIR-628

Product Highlights

  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b

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The RangeBooster N Router from D-Link combines the functions of a Cable/DSL router and a wireless access point into one compact device. The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers that can connect via the 802.11n wireless protocol or via any of four wired RJ-45 Ethernet ports. The router is also fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b devices.

The router also features a firewall to protect you from malicious software that can attack your computer from the Internet, as well as wireless security to insure that your data remains private. These features make the wireless router a great way to add wireless access to your home network.

Wired and Wireless Connections
In addition to providing wireless capabilities, the router has four standard 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports to allow you to connect computers and devices that do not have a wireless card installed. This gives you the ability to simply plug in your desktop computer to the router while accessing your network wirelessly via your laptop.
802.11n Speed
The draft 802.11n protocol allows for data rates of up to 12 times the speed of standard 802.11g networks. The router is also fully backwards compatible with the older 54Mbps 802.11a/g and 11Mbps 802.11b protocols; and up to four devices can be connected via wired RJ-45 connections at 100Mbps.
Firewall and Network Security
The router features a powerful firewall to help protect your computer against malicious attacks that often target computers connected to the Internet. Additionally the router features network security to protect your data as it is transmitted wirelessly, ensuring that outsiders can't access your private data.
Dual-Band Support
The device can operate on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band. The 5GHz band is used less than its 2.4GHz counterpart, allowing you to use this device in environments where wireless traffic is congested.
Base Station
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, Draft IEEE 802.11n
Network Protocol TCP/IP
Data Rate 802.11a/g: Up to 54Mbps
802.11b: Up to 11Mbps
RJ-45: 10/100Mbps
Frequency Range 2.4GHz
5GHz
Channel Support 11
Security WPA, WPA2
Antenna 2x Antennas with Reverse SMA Connectors
Operation Distance Not Specified by Manufacturer
Transmitted Power Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Over Ethernet None
Ports 1x RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet WAN
4x RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN
General
System Requirements Wi-Fi or Ethernet network
Broadband Internet modem with Ethernet connection
Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.5 or Java-enabled web browser for configuration
Power Requirements AC: 120VAC
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.6 x 1.2 x 7.6" (11.7 x 3 x 19.3cm)
Weight 0.7 lb (0.3kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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D-LinkRangeBooster N Dual Band Router
 
4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast connection (6)
  • Reliable connection (6)
  • Secure connection (6)
  • Easy to set up (5)
  • Fast (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home network (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • High bandwidth user (6), Low bandwidth user (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (7)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (3)

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    5.0

    IT's LIKE LIGHTNING!!!

    By Chucka T

    from Florida

    About Me High bandwidth user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fast
    • Fast Connection Speed
    • Reliable connection
    • Secure Connection

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home network

      Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

      Works great! Couldnt ask for anything better!

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      5.0

      Not that easy to install

      By tricky rick

      from Vancouver, WA

      About Me Low bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Reliable connection

      Cons

      • Difficult To Set Up

      Best Uses

      • Home network

      Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

      The technicians help was really hard to under stand with their English. The router was not a plug and play when connecting to a satellite modem. The router did connect to the computer very easily. I have a two story house and, the wireless connections works every where. Other than having difficulties with the initial hook up it works great.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      4.0

      Good router, nice price

      By Jeff

      from Beacon, NY

      About Me Low bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Reliable connection

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home network

        Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

        Had no trouble setting router up and connection has stayed reliable. I basically don't have to think about it, which is what I want in a router.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • Mac

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        5.0

        I would bye this product again and again

        By Nely

        from Sao Paulo - BR

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Secure Connection

        Cons

        • Slow Connection Speed

        Best Uses

        • Large Networks

        Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

        I am using the product in my company.
        The product is good and meets my demand

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

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        5.0

        I would buy this product again!

        By Yoel J.

        from Brooklyn, NY

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fast
        • Fast Connection Speed

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home network
          • Small Networks

          Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

          Very friendly and easy in use product! Interface are simple for Mac.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          5.0

          Great product

          By Jim the Runner

          from Olympia, WA

          About Me High bandwidth user

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fast Connection Speed
          • Reliable connection
          • Secure Connection

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home network

            Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

            Router has a good range and great speed. Would recommend it to anyone!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Dual band yes, but not simultaneously.

            By sbobrick

            from Denver

            About Me Low bandwidth user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Fast
            • Fast Connection Speed
            • Reliable connection
            • Secure Connection

            Cons

            • No simultaneous dual band

            Best Uses

            • Home network
            • Small Networks

            Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

            D-link has been rated higher than Cisco and Linksys, since Cisco bought them. Thus I picked the D-Link. I thought I could do both bands at the same time, I cannot. You have to pick one band or the other. Currently I am testing the 2.4 and it works reasonably well. I was getting more problems from a neighbors phone and this seems to have helped. However I wanted to be able to stream movies on the 5 ghz band, you cannot do that without switching the software in the router. I will test the 5 ghz band after a while and run just the 5, but the 2.4 is solid and stable, easy setup, good security.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            4.0

            As good as I had hoped!

            By Tom

            from Rhode Island

            About Me High bandwidth user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Fast
            • Fast Connection Speed
            • Reliable connection
            • Secure Connection

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home network

              Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

              I use the DIR-628 to network two laptops, a wireless multi-function printer and a DSL router. Basic setup was quick and easy. Using the router manager software can get mildly confusing - different tabs open different options down the left that open different menus. Not hard to do anything, just easy to loose track of what is where the first few times through. Using the manager software to apply advanced network security was very easy. Haven't had a chance to test range capability, but so far it's been more than good enough for our two-story house. Very glad I choose this wireless router - definitely outstanding value for the money!

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great product

              By Mani

              from St Louis, MO

              About Me High bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast
              • Fast Connection Speed
              • Secure Connection

              Cons

              • Difficult To Set Up

              Best Uses

              • Home network

              Comments about D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router:

              Home use for laptops..
              Good signal... Powerful connectivity... One hitch was to get it started. Although I followed what was written in the CD to start with. It did not work straight away... Tried to hook it up as per the Quick guide. Seemed to work initially. But then had to make call to the Dlink company to start and then it has been working good.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              What's in the Box

              D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router
              • Ethernet Cable
              • Power Adapter
              • 2 x Detachable Antennas
              • Software CD-ROM with Installation Wizard and Product Documentation
              • 1-Year Limited Warranty
               
               
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