D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router
The DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router from D-Link is a wireless router using Wireless-N technology to achieve data rates up to 150Mbps. The router includes four 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN ports, and includes the standard WPA and WEP security features. The router is backwards compatible, allowing it to connect to devices using Wireless-G signals.
- Faster wireless network with better coverage than Wireless-G
- Advanced performance based on Wireless-N technology
- Faster connection speeds for streaming videos and file sharing
- Easy-to-use wireless security features with active firewall protection
Go To
| Base Station | |
|---|---|
| Standards | IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Data Rate | Up to 150Mbps |
| Frequency Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Channel Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Security | WPA, WPA2, WPA |
| Antenna | External |
| Operation Distance | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Transmitted Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Over Ethernet | No |
| Ports |
1x 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN Port 4x 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Port |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Computer with: Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP3); Mac OS X 10.4 or higher Internet Explorer 7; Firefox 3.0 CD-ROM Drive Network Interface Card For Internet Access: Cable or DSL Modem Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
| Power Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.4 x 5.7 x 1.2" (11.2 x 14.5 x 3cm) |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs (45g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 66 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (50)
- Reliable connection (46)
- Secure connection (38)
- Fast connection (36)
- Fast (34)
Cons
- Difficult to setup (5)
- Unreliable connection (5)
Best Uses
- Home network (54)
- Small networks (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (48), Low bandwidth user (12)
- Primary use:
- Personal (59), Business (3)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (29), Mac (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good Product, Could be better
[...]The product was taken to India. It works great there (even with 50Hz 220V supply). The only issue is that it takes along time to get the IP address from the...Read complete review
[...]The product was taken to India. It works great there (even with 50Hz 220V supply). The only issue is that it takes along time to get the IP address from the ADSL modem (could be the modem at fault). The issue I have is that since walls in the houses here are made of brick and cement (not sheet-rock and insulation) the wireless signal does not go past 2 rooms. I wonder if technology is what is limiting its capability (?).Other than that, the thing has performed like a beauty :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Poor range diminishes .11n advantage
I have a Netgear Rangemax 802.11g router that was performing great. However, thinking that I had to move to 802.11n given my newly acquired video streaming devices and seeing the low price for this ...Read complete review
I have a Netgear Rangemax 802.11g router that was performing great. However, thinking that I had to move to 802.11n given my newly acquired video streaming devices and seeing the low price for this router, I thought I'd give it a try. The router is pretty trivial to set up (all good), and sitting next to it, I was able to get 20+ Mbps on my Comcast high speed internet service using Speedtest. However, as I moved to the next room and further, the speed dropped precipitously to 3 Mbps or so. I was getting 12+ Mbps with my 802.11g router literally all over my house. So I just switched back to using that router. If I could, I would return this router, since all it's doing is sitting idly on my shelf :-(.
If you don't have a very high speed internet connection to start with, or plan to be working in the same room as the router most of the time, this router may be a reasonable choice. Unfortunately, that's not my use case, and the only reason for my giving this router a low rating.
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Reviewed by 66 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I purchased this router 4 months ago and have had no problems with it. It was very easy to install and the range covers more than my 1100 sq ft apartment. It's a great value providing great speed and security. Very happy with my purchase!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
My router is in a corner of my small apartment and my computer is in a convenient spot in my living room. It works great and was very easy to setup. The instructions were very clear. I can't think of anything negative to say about this product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
- Works fine
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
It works fine for my limited situation - one small studio space. Can't beat the price. Had some glitches with setup, called company and rep walked me through it.
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I have been using this router a quiet a while now. Its decent for the price range it is.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
- Small Networks
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
extremely cheap, extremely simple, extremely stable. Performs very well, never fails.
I am very satisfied.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I have currently used the router for a few weeks, and have had absolutely no issues with it. I get close to no hang time, and is miles more stable than any of the other G/B routers that I have used. Installation was quick and simple, and I was on the internet within 10 minutes. Overall an excellent router and very reliable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I used this as an exclusive N router and hooked up my older G router to it, so now I have 2 separate wireless networks. I can now use my N devices at full speed without being slowed by other connected G devices.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Cheap
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Small apartment
- Small Networks
- Studio
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I bought it simply because it was the cheapest ([$] on sale) wireless router I could find, and so far it has performed as well as I could hope. Connection is fast and consistent, no drops, no slow downs. My internet connection is about 40 Mbps down/20Mbps up (connects to campus Ethernet) and I get the same speeds both through direct Ethernet connection and this router's wireless network.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast Connection Speed
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
- Small Networks
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
This DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps router works very well in my two floors apartment.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
home use. very detail installation process and work fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
I needed a reasonably priced N router for my house... who doesn't? This fit the bill and has worked great so far. The range is enough to cover my 1600 sq ft house, and speeds are great, too. I'm satisfied
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Setup
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Good router but setup is not very intuitive and you need to spend more time to configure it correctly than you would with a better help and user interface.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Took a while to install. No problem with product [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Excellent product for the price. I have a wireless network setup at home and this router gives me the speed and security for surfing. Will recommend this to my friends.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
The size is perfect for my work area (small) and it works exactly as it was designed to perform. I especially like the vertical stand. The colored lights are a little bright for a small room but that was easily remedied. Excellent value for the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
- Small Networks
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Very inexpensive, simple to set-up, [...] . . . great buy all around!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Produces very little heat
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Bought the router for its wired capability. (I know, most people buy it for wireless.) Its WIFI is default enabled, so you must disable it if your cable modem is already running a WIFI network in your home. Otherwise, you'll encounter "a fight to the death" as each establishes competing in-home networks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Antenna doesn't detach
Best Uses
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Bought this to install ddwrt on it so that I could use this as a repeater. Found out that it would have to be set up as a client bridge. I tried to set it up but soon found out that the client bridge setting doesn't work for this router. I was able to get the internet only by ethernet and not wireless which is the issue everyone else has.
Aside from this firmware issue the router is great. Does what its suppose to do. Will it stand the test of time though...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
Setup is easy.
work fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast
- Reliable connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150Mbps Home Router:
This is nice inexpensive N router if you looking for something stable for small apartment. It indeed supports DD-WRT which gives you great choice. I am surely recommending for the price range of $20.00
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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