RangeBooster N 650 Wireless Draft 802.11N Router user reviews

1.5 stars

"Poor distamce between brick walls" on September 27, 2007 by drspoons

Pros: Fast when in range

Cons: No Range boost between walls

Summary: Test it properly for Range through brick walls not offices with cheap stud walls !.

Hi All,

I'm Getting very confused with all the 802.11n New router hype. They are using words like "Range Booster" "Max Range" , I'm sorry but I have just purchased a Dlink DSL-2740b Router (N650) & DWL-142 USB adaptor.

I purchased this because when using my laptop in the back room the signal was a bit week and dropped because of the two brick walls between, it was only 10 metres away.

So I listened to the hype read the review sites, impressed with the big range claims.

Plugged it all in easy to connect to network & set-up , I removed the on board driver to the laptop and installed USB driver. Rebooted,

Crap ! the Speed and connectivity was the same as the internal 802.11g card my face dropped along with the connection.

I contacted Dlink UK technical support in India they tell me "its a new technology in test" I replied "I don't remember reading that on the box " they say the 2.4 ghz transmitter output is the same as 802.11g due to regulation. So it has no more power to get through brick walls only how it sends signal.

I did not deny if I put the laptop in the same room a router it probably would be faster but I'm buying it for connectively not speed I only have a 8mbps Dsl line and I can't even get that in my back room.

I proceeded to try it on a Vista Desktop, had to download Vista driver as usual. exactly the same

Dlink say nothing they can do , run a cable !

In-conclusion : Will all the review sites check the distance claims in different buildings types please , because I think you will be surprised about there claims.

Nigel
Birmingham

1.5 stars

"Horrible Customer Support" on April 1, 2007 by sgtjosh

Pros: Plenty of Features

Cons: Setup was a mess

Summary: I purchased this router, because it had the most festures available at the store I visited. USB port for storage, gigabit connection...etc. Ran the setup as instructions provided, but it would not recognize my connection (sattelite...live in rural East San Diego County.) Tech support was horrible. I spent 3 hours over 2 calls with techs with subpar english skills (they claim their call center is in Fountain Valley CA. My money is on Bangladesh...either that or they import their techies.) After the first call, I was let go with no wireless set up and limited internet connectivity. After the second call, I was let go with no working internet and no wireless. I was advised to call my ISP...so sad too bad. I had to get my internet connection up on my own. I took the router back and bought the Lynksys WRT350N. I set that up and was running in 10 min...No hassles...NO problems...No dropped connections...Great range.

4.5 stars

"Best I Could Find" on August 21, 2006 by Donutboy808

Pros: Excellent Range, Great Stablity

Cons: Still not up to par w/ Belkins Pre-N Router

Summary: I was looking for a draft-n router for my house. After trying Netgear, Belkin, and Buffalo I finally found this gem. The other routers would constantly drop the signal or had horrible range. If your looking for a draft-n router... purchase the D-link. Trust me you will not regrete it.

1.5 stars

"Got it as a gift" on August 2, 2006 by mcgonalds

Pros: Fast, easy to install

Cons: Signal drops randomly without moving, not very stable