Networking - Product Reviews

bzgnyc - (October 18, 2004) I've now installed three WGR614v3 and one WGR614v4 routers. The first (a WGR614v3) worked perfectly -- it was so easy I didn't know what to do and it worked well. I bought two more -- and also got v3 models even though the website suggests that v4 and v5 were already in the field. That might have been for the best since the one v4 router that I tried seems deficient. I only had problems with one of the WGR614v3 routers. It had the annoying habit of freezing -- especially under extended Internet load such as viewing streaming Quicktime movies. Sometimes it would happen after 20 or 30 minutes and other times I wouldn't experience the problem for several days. After finally c

hsimms - (April 27, 2004) The only problems I have had with this router were in set-up. Be sure to download the latest firmware BEFORE you install the router. I tried to set mine up and it would not let me connect to the internet after the setup process. I tried taking it out of the system, but it had changed some settings in the setup process and I couldn't find the changes. I still could not access the internet even though I was connected directly to the cable modem. I downloaded the latest firmware from another computer and installed it. Everything then worked fine. Do pay attention to the recommendations regarding placing the router. Initially, I placed mine on a shelf on my printer cart that was ju

ehalbritter - (July 25, 2004) I'm a 5 year veteran in IT. Although I prefer a CLI to the GUI interface, this is simple enough for the non-technical. I decommissioned my Cisco AP340 for the Linksys WRT54G to take advantage of the 3-in-1 (Access point, router, 4 port switch). Don't bother with the CD setup - simply plug in all periphials and follow the set-up fold out provided. -Wireless network- -works with Cisco 350 Client adapters for laptops -works with the Dell 1100 compact flash wireless adapter -DHCP server works flawless -Wired network- -Same as above (minus the wireless network cards) 1. Quick hint for the all (technical and non-technical) ALWAYS update the latest firmware available fro

DaveMcLain - (11/07/2009) The router was given to my by a friend in a trade for a WRT54G set up as a repeater so the price was right. I have the router set up in my machine closet which is under lthe basement steps. It's wall mounted which is a snap with this box and something I really like and I think this can be used to help the range to some degree. I made the mistake of updating to the latest firmware on the router after it was given to me. I think I started out with version 1.08 on my hardware version A2. I upgraded it to the 1.32NA version and this was not reliable using the stock settings. Disabling DNS relay solved the problems I was having with having the router hang after a few days of even light use. This was my first D-Link router experience and I feel that the hardware is very nice and if they can get their firmware to be as good as the hardware this router will be excellent

fastoldgoat - (11/02/2009) I purchased this to replace a Motorola modem, so that I could use my computer anywhere in the house. It works just fine. Have not experienced any dropped signals that I have read about from other posters. And it was a snap to set up. Just plugged it in, called my cable provider with the MAC address, and retieved the security password and put it in my laptop. Total time elapsed, 10 minutes.

rcberg3 - (10/25/2009) This is a great router, it can handle everything I throw at it, including running DDNS (d-link provides this for free) gigabit file transfers, WLAN to LAN file transfers greater than 300 Mbit, uPNP, and more. It has backwards compatibility for older network protocols (important for old networked printers). I could not be happier with this router. It has not dropped signal since the day after I bought it and configured it to my liking. WARNING: this router is for those who know what they are doing. Bypass the software setup and go straight for the onboard gui.