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Anyway, this D-Link router has worked great so far. It offers a WEB-based interface to adjust its settings.
I like the simple, compact design of its case, unlike the odd-shaped ones from Linksys or Asante. The interface convenient but a little awkward.
I got this to replace an Asante router that failed after about 5 years. Hopefully it'll last another 5 years.
Overall a great router. Didn't know these things fail 'cause there aren't any moving parts.
I've had it for about a month now and it's still going strong.
Plus, many of my non-computer devices require it.The EBR-2310 is a nice router and I will continue to keep it for something down the road (perhaps a subnet), but it is a shame that it lacked such features that older DLink routers have. However, if you do need these features, go with the DI-604. The most important feature that it lacked for me was 'static' DHCP IP assignments.
The DI-604 also works great with XBox360, PS3, and P2P. Locate the "E3" version of the DI-604, since it is the last version and uses a faster ARM9 processor. Port forwarding and virtual servers also work just fine.If you don't need the features that the EBR-2310 lack, I'd recommend going with the EBR-2310.
I had purchased DLink's newer EBR-2310, which worked very well, but it lacked many features that I couldn't do without. I noticed no difference, testing with a laptop, between going through the DI-604 versus going straight into the cable modem. Finally, update your firmware to Version 3.53
As I have a lot of computers, and devices, connected to my network (through wireless AP's), I want to be able to centrally control IP's at one location (router). For most people, the EBR-2310 is all they need.As for the DI-604, performance wise, speed tests check out fine.
Now that I have reliable cable service there is something blocking the router from working. No internet with this router. I was going to try and sell this on Amazon but then I realized how unreliable this product is. I have opened up all channels and made sure even my firewall was off. POS. I can't sell it because I can't get mine to even work. I had an issue with my cable company for some time, the cable company came out and fixed the cable that was frayed, after that I still could not hook up this router.
Setup was a breeze and it's worked beautifully since day 1 for about the past year. So I found out which router Apple sells and figured that was a safe bet. Thumbs up. We first tried a Linksys router and needed a lot of tech support and weird workarounds just to get the thing set up. In the end it just didn't work with our Macs, not to mention isn't supported.
I also like how d-link has online emulators that give you the ability to log in and see what router setup will look like. D-Link DI-604 Cable/DSL Router, 4-Port SwitchIt was an easy choice as to choose another d-link di-604 the only hard choice was should I get a recondition 604 or look for another model that has the ability to change the public and private ports. I am perfectly content with my 2nd di-604. If somebody would have kept there coffee out of the communication room I wouldn't have needed to get another. I believe that call it network port translation or port address translation. This is a very simplified router that is easy to work with.
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