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AirPlus G DI-524 2.4 GHz Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch comparison

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AirPlus G DI-524 2.4 GHz Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch
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D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router

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Price $129.99 $119.99 $34.99 to $76.84 $89.95 to $169.99 $79.95 to $119.99
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Release date May 10, 2004 October 13, 2003 November 10, 2006
The Bottom Line With a little hunting for a good deal, you can get the faster version of this router, the DI-624, for the same price or less. The DI-624 is fast, and it combines easy installation with advanced security options, making it a good choice for homes and offices alike. At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed. The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec. The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag.
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Flash MemoryInfo unavailable1 MB
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Product DescriptionD-Link AirPlus G DI-524 Wireless Router - Wireless router
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG+ DI-624+ - Wireless router
D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 - Wireless router
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-655 - Wireless router
Belkin N+ Wireless Router - Wireless router
System RequirementsInfo unavailableMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
Apple MacOS X 10.4
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Info unavailableLinux
Apple MacOS 8.x
Apple MacOS 9.x
Apple MacOS X 10.x
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Vista CertificationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Form FactorExternal
External
External
External
External
Device TypeWireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Remote Management ProtocolHTTP
HTTP
SNMP
Telnet
HTTP
HTTP
HTTP
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailable11.6
Info unavailable77.42
Info unavailable
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailable44.4
Info unavailable112.56
Info unavailable
Routing ProtocolInfo unavailableRIP-1
RIP-2
Info unavailableInfo unavailableStatic IP routing
Weight7.1 oz
0.7 lbs
11.2 oz
11.2 oz
Info unavailable
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.1x
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b+
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
FeaturesNAT support
DHCP support
URL filtering
Domain blocking
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
IP address filtering
MAC address filtering
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Dynamic IP address assignment
DMZ port
NAT support
VPN support
DHCP support
BOOTP support
Firewall protection
Full duplex capability
NAT support
VPN passthrough
Parental control
Content filtering
Firewall protection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
NAT support
DHCP support
E-mail alert
Wall mountable
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Dynamic DNS server
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Dynamic IP address assignment
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
SNTP support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
DoS attack prevention
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Access Point operational mode
Dynamic IP address assignment
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
RAMInfo unavailable8 MB SDRAM
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)4.3 in x 5.6 in x 1.2 in
4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in
4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in
7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in
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Network / Transport ProtocolL2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
NTP
DHCP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
TCP/IP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
DNS
FTP
DHCP
PPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b+
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps)Info unavailable6.2
Info unavailable33.33
Info unavailable
Data Transfer Rate54 Mbps
54 Mbps
Info unavailableInfo unavailable300 Mbps
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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