The D-Link Wireless N Router
DIR-615
annihilates any excuse you may have to not move to Wireless-N (300Mbps
speed cap). With a price of about $40, the router is cheaper than even
some Wireless-G routers–which cap at 54mbps–such as the Linksys WRT110.
And you’ll get a lot for the price. While the
DIR-615
lacks Gigabit Ethernet and USB ports, it has everything else you’d want
from a Wireless-N router. It has decent wireless throughput speed and
range and accompanies an easy-to-use Web interface and a generous set of
networking features. If you are looking for upgrade your network to
Wireless-N and don’t need any fancy features, look no further than the
essential DIR-615. It is a great entry-level Wireless-N router that
gives you possibly the biggest bang for your buck among wireless
routers.
Features:
The DIR-615, as expected from the price, doesn’t have a lot of
wireless features found in high-end D-Link routers, such as Dual-Band,
GuestZone (which enables you to make a separate wireless network for
guests), or SharePort (which allows for use with USB devices). It does
have a long list of networking features and a very responsive and
intuitive Web interface.
Starting with the DIR-685, D-Link incorporates a Capcha with the
log-in of the Web interface. This provides more security, but if you
hate having to read the distorted text, which is how the Capcha
determines that the input is not generated by a computer, this could be a
nuisance. The DIR-615 offers numerous network features found in other
Wireless-N routers from D-Link. You can then set up manual port
forwarding–where you map information coming to a certain port to another
computer in the network–or use the router’s preset settings for
different applications and services such as instant messengers,
BitTorrent, IP phone software, virtual servers, and so on. It also
offers a comprehensive set of parental control tools including Network
Filter, Access Control, Web site Filter, and Inbound Control. These
tools allow you to control the network and limit access to the Internet
by specific criteria, such as setting a computer to only allow access to
instant-messenger services during a certain period of time. The router
also lets you customize its firewall to allow some services, but not
others.
Some user reviews:
techzav said:
D-Link DIR-615 works great for me! We tried a Linksys WRT-120 but it
was not wrking well. The D-Link is easy to set up and does everything we
need. For us, an outstanding product.
It Works great for us! Easy to set up and install. Even if the
DIR-615 were more expensive it would be a super value. After spending 5
hours with Linksys “live chat” our WRT-120 still would not work. We use
ours for Laptops and Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DSI.
rancher33 said:
I registered just to say it works fine for me. I used the set-up CD. I
connected it wireless to a Blue Ray (Wireless N) for streaming Netflix.
No problems…streaming wirelessly within a hour. (On the Blue Ray I had
to disable wired Dynamic IP after doing a firmware update via ethernet
on the BD) Excellent signal strength…. Wireless G laptop immediately
recognized the network, excellent signal strength. Ran a ethernet cable
to my Directv HD DVR….recognized the connection immediately.
No lock-ups, no reboots, no error codes, no tech support calls.
Haven’t had a reboot yet.
Everyone’s experience and equipment is different, but I wanted to chime in with how it went for me.
crvols said:
On Windows 7, it is a quick, easy and flawless install. Good solid
connect during heavy downloads. Steady, quick during on-line gaming such
as World of Warcraft.
Many had perhaps not followed the simple instructions. Read the
instructions and follow the prompts from the provided CD install disk.
Full configured by itself without intervention on my behalf on a newly
installed Windows 7 operating system. Excellent security settings.
I had attempted to install two different manufacture routers Netgear
and a Linksystem unit. Neither would function. The perceived cheapness
of the DIR-615, is no reason to pass by the unit. It is an excellent
starter unit or even that of an upgrade over an older and none
functioning unit.
