D-link DIR-628 Wireless Router

3.3 (read 5 reviews)

Key Features

Router Functionalities VPN Pass-Thru

Connectivity Wireless

WLAN Standards IEEE 802.11a

Best Value

$10475

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The D-Link RangeBooster N® Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is designed for users looking to create a high-performance wireless network. Connect the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players.

Product Feature Chart

Product MPN

MPN DIR-628

Standards and Protocols

LAN Standards IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD or Ethernet

Protocols PPTP

Remote Management Protocol HTTP

Wireless

802.11a Data Rates 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps

802.11b Data Rates 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps

802.11g Data Rates 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 28 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps

Modulation OFDM

Security WPA

Antenna Type Detachable Antenna x 2

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 790069314568

Product ID 68315994

Interfaces

Built-In 4-port Built-In Switch

LAN Interfaces 10/100 Base-T

WAN Interfaces 1 x 10/100 Base-T

Firewall / VPN

Firewall Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

VPN Protocols IPSec

Encryption Standards WPA

Other Features

LED Indicators Power

Dimensions

Width 4.6 in.

Depth 7.6 in.

Height 1.2 in.

Weight 0.7 lb.

Product Reviews

Buggy firmware; would not choose DLINK again Nov 20, 2009

1/5.0

Pros:

Satisfied with configurability. Decent wireless range.

Cons:

Buggy firmware. Customer support useless. Only one frequency band works at a time.

Impossible Setup; Give It a Pass Sep 16, 2009

1/5.0

Pros:

reasonable price

Cons:

Impossible setup. Router was never able to detect or connect to my internet service.

D-link dir-628 Mar 18, 2009

4/5.0

Pros:

supports dual band, good broad casting distance, great technical support

Cons:

more expensive than some models, sometimes hard to set up

Review: Works great and makes having more than one computer on the net at the same time possible which is important with teenagers

USB Port Feature Requires firmware version 1.13 Jan 22, 2009

3/5.0

Pros:

Easy setup Lightning fast "N" access

Cons:

Firmware updating does not work for 1.13 windows executable

Steady router improved with firmware Oct 12, 2008

5/5.0

Pros:

Dual range, new firmware, lots of settings

Cons:

No gigabit switch (only Fast Ethernet)

Review: Very good router (with the newest firmware installed) which is hindered only by the lack of gigabit.

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