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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews Back to product review
- My rating: 0 stars
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
0.5 stars
"Don't believe the hype. Spend your money elsewhere."
Pros: Works great....when it works
Cons: Constantly disconnects every 30 seconds to 2 minutes
Summary: This was touted as the best wireless router to get for gaming. However, I even find browsing the internet a challenge. The router disconnects every 30 seconds to 2 minutes. It then takes about a minute to restart. I rarely go more than 20 minutes without a disconnect. I tried switching frequencies, channels, and even turned off the extra features like GameFuel. Absolutely no difference at all. The D-link customer service is nonexistent. I have submitted two requests in the last two weeks and have not received a response. Please don't make the same mistake I did. I don't know how such an unreliable product got such a good review on Cnet. It certainly led me, as well as many others in the wrong direction.
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There has been several firmware updates to this router that have not only improved stability but also have added new functionality (SharePort, you can plug a Printer, USB memory Stick, USB hard drive ect and share to any PC connected to the network (software installation required))
Update the firware and this is a solid router, very fast, very good looking and the only downfall becomes the steep price
Get the firmware update 1.15 (11-10-2008) http://games.dlink.com/products/support.asp?pid=643&sec=4#firmware
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D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router:
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