Cheap D-Link Wireless Router Sale @ Newegg (12/02/2009)

D-Link DIR-615 IEEE 802.11n (draft) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Wireless Router - Retail

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Take your home wireless network to a new level with the D-Link DIR-615. This draft 802.11n router is backward compatible with standard Wireless-G and –B equipments and it delivers faster speeds and farther range than a standard 802.11g router. The award winning QoS (Quality of Service) engine prioritizes traffic to maximize the quality of VOIP calls or online gaming.

Keeping your data secure is just as important to a great online experience as speed and range. That's why a full set of encryption options is available including WEP, WPA and WPA2. Firewall Protection is included for additional security.

Review:
Pros: DIR-615 C1 is entirely updated internals. It is an Atheros chipset router with the ar9102 radio chip. I have completely dissembled my router. It is identical to the Trendnet TEW-652BRP router in terms of firmware compatibility (the Trendnet GPL download even makes references to the DIR-615 C1). You can cross-flash the Trendnet firmware on this router, but most people agree the D-Link has more options and is better.
The Atheros ar9102 chip is 2x2 MIMO they are cheap to produce. Both antennas are removable which is nice.
This router is Linux based and OpenWRT now runs on this router! It has 32MB of RAM, 400Mhz CPU, 4MB of flash. This router is easy to open (4 screws on bottom, no snaps!) and you can easily solder in a rs232 serial port. A modern compact Linux OpenWRT router!
Cons: 2x2 MIMO isn't as good as the 3x3 MIMO routers out there, but they are more expensive.
Short antennas compared to what I got with other atheros AP81 routers from TP-Link and Planex.

Model
Brand D-Link
Model DIR-615
Spec
Standards IEEE 802.11n (draft)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Device Management Internet Explorer v6 or Later
Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or Later
Or other Java-enabled Browsers
Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
WPA/WPA2 WPA2
Ports 1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN
LEDs Power
Status
WAN (10/100)
WLAN (Wireless Connection)
LAN (10/100)
Internet Status
Antenna 2 x External Reverse SMA Antenna
Interface Ethernet Port
System Requirements Cable or DSL Modem
Computer with: Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2, or Windows 2000 SP4, or Mac OS X (v10.4)
Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v1.5
CD-ROM Drive
Network Interface Card

For Internet Access: Cable or DSL Modem
Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Dimensions 7.6" x 4.6" x 1.2"
Weight 0.7 lbs.
Features
Features Share Internet Access with PCs, Game Consoles, and Media Players
Parental Controls to Supervise Internet Activity
Firewall Protection for Your Network
Backward Compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b Networks
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

 

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