D-Link DIR-615 4-Port 10/100 Mbps Wireless N Router | 
| Brand: D-Link
List Price: $99.99
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 939
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.10
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 2.6 x 8.5
nv:Device Type: Wireless Adapter
Device Type: Wireless Router
Form Factor: Desktop
Form Factor: Wall Mountable
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 300 Mbps
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 256-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
MPN: DIR-615
Model: DIR-615
UPC: 790069302299
EAN: 0790069302299
ASIN: B000QD7B6W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The D-Link Quick Router Setup Wizard quickly configures your new Wireless N Router to get you up and running in minutes. Our Setup Wizard walks you step by step through the installation process to configure your Internet connection, | | • | The DIR-615 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet. | | • | Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, and media players from greater distances around your home. | | • | This Wireless N Router uses draft 802.11n technology with multiple external antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11g MIMO devices |
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Product Description
The D-Link Wireless N Router (DIR-615) provides a better wireless signal for your network than existing wireless 802.11g technology. Upgrading your home to Wireless N provides an excellent solution for sharing an Internet connection and files such as video, music, photos, and documents. D-Link Wireless N products use Intelligent Antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data which enable you to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of your home. Not only does D-Link's Wireless N technology extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 77 more reviews...
 Good router, but N mode doesnt work in mixed environment December 14, 2007
Andrew Sigal (Oakland, CA United States)
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
This is an attractive router. I found it easy to set up, it has up-to-date security features and works well (except for the 802.11N issue)
My problem with this router is that if you have any 802.11G devices in your network, then the network will run at G speeds, period (says customer support.) I have one network device that is 802.11G and non-upgradeable. I bought this router with a DLink 802.11N PCMCIA card to get my laptop running at 802.11N, however, the router will not talk N to the card in the laptop, because I have a G device on my network. Thus, while the router is now doing a fine job as an 802.11G router, I might as well throw the PCMCIA card away.
DLink's web site says of the DIR-615 router that "Not only does D-Link's Wireless N technology extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing 802.11g wireless devices." It would be nice if DLink fessed up that mixed-mode doesnt work as expected. That factoid is hidden in a FAQ on the page for the PCMCIA card. I had to call customer support to learn this. They say there are no plans to upgrade the firmware to truely support mixed mode environments.
 Good Value and Performance January 28, 2008
Tom G (Arizona)
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is a very good router, but I had issues during setup. I have Qwest DSL and the DIR-615 wizard setup couldn't auto-configure the router to provide internet service.
Most routers use an intranet address in the range of 192.168.x.x and then devices connected to the router are assigned within that ip range. I finally manually played with the settings and still couldn't get it to work. Frustrated, I called Qwest thinking the problem was with the DNS values. That assumption was incorrect and generally Qwest DSL requires no tweaking at the router level. Qwest DSL tech support was great. They said it was a setup issue with the router and called Dlink's tech team on a Sunday morning and we had a 3-way call. Dlink's technician had me fixed up in 3 minutes.
Here's what worked for me. Under the router's 'network settings' we set the router IP address to 172.16.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If not checked, enable "DHCP Server". Under 'Wireless' set the Channel to 11 and the Mode to "Mixed" to support 802.11b,g,n. I set security to WPA-Personal. Be sure to save the configuration and this will cause the router to reboot. If things don't work immediately, unplug the modem to cold-start the system, wait a minute and finally plug in the router.
Contrary to what someone wrote in a review, this router does indeed support wireless-N devices in a mixed environement and does not downstep to G for the whole network.
Remember, you can't setup the router via wireless. You have to use an ethernet cable from your pc to port #1 on the router. Another cable runs from the router Internet port to the dsl modem.
Before calling tech support, first confirm that the modem is working. Run a cable from the pc to the modem and confirm you can browse the Internet. With the modem eliminated as an issue, the tech people can quickly help you configure the router. I'm using Vista and the setup process did not require any Windows firewall changes so keep the firewall 'On'.
I may be wrong but here's what I think the core setup problem was for me. The Qwest DSL modem uses a DHCP Default Gateway of 192.168.0.1. This is the same IP the Dlink router attempts to use as its address. Thus you end up with an IP addresss conflict since both can't use the same address. The Dlink technician changed the router address to a different subnet in 172.16.x.x and eliminated the conflict.
Well, it DOES work. July 22, 2008
Ghenghis (Monvolia)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
However, if you have a minimum of halfasscomputerskills, dump the setup disc and the idiotic instructions and just follow your instincts. Seriously, this is the WORST product I have ever dealt with as far as making a very simple setup seem like nuclear physics final. The paint by numbers installation disc is just plain moronic, poorly written, and totally confusing. It even instructs you to "install this disc in all computers on your network." HUH!!!!!!! There's nothing to install, there is NO install.....there's no friggin INSTALL!!!!!!!!!
The setup is simple, just dont read the Quick Start guide and for gods sake just take that disc and crush it with a hammer. Well after you copy the User Guide that is, and BTW did I mention the user manual was over 100 pages long!!!!! Gheez, its a 4 port wireless router, not a Cray computer.
No complaints now that I've finally got this thing installed. I'm enjoying a download speed of over 17M so all in all I'm pretty happy. The range is not what I expected but since I dont have a pool I wont complain about that either. One of the happy surprises in this D-Link package is free 30 day subscription to Network Magic. Makes setting up your home network a breeze. A 4 star product that loses style points for crappy documentation and confusing installation instructions. 3 WAPs
Nice, fast router at a good price April 21, 2008
C. Mach (Houston, TX)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I finally upgraded my laptop to a MacBook with 802.11n built-in. Thus I eventually wanted to get a good N router at a decent price. I think $100+ for a router is simply ridiculous.
Well, when Apple upgraded the 802.11x drivers for Airport in the 10.5.2 update, my Linksys 802.11g router with the latest firmware was no longer functional, as it would not connect at all. I verified that it wasn't the computer, as I took it to several different hotspots (Starbucks, Apple Store, etc.), and I was able to get online easily.
It was at this point that i ran across this router at Target. Most places had it for $60 - $75. Target had it on sale for $49.99. Thus, even with the many bad reviews it has received, I decided to give it a test, and if I didn't like it, I'd simply return it back to Target.
Well, I must say that it has definitely worked as advertised. The included setup software is bad. I'm experienced at tinkering with router settings as an administrator, so the bad setup software (which didn't work on my MacBook completely) wasn't that big of a deal to me.
I connected my cable modem and Slingbox Solo to it. The high speed internet saw a dramatic speed increase on my MacBook. After doing several speed tests, I saw a 35-40% jump in my internet downloading. My Slingbox didn't work as easily as it did with the Linksys. The setup info for this router wasn't on the Slingmedia website. I contacted their tech support staff, and with the appropriate settings configured, she had it up and running perfectly within 2 minutes.
Also, some other reviewer said it didn't work well in a mixed G/N environment. I have to disagree with that assessment, as I also have a Power Mac G4 connected to the network via USB 802.11g adapter, and I'm still getting N transfer speeds easily.
Overall, it is a nice router at a nice price.
 Misleading and frustrating September 30, 2007
Book Brain
7 out of 15 found this review helpful
After doing much comparison of specifications I opted for this router. That was my first mistake. While Dlink says its routers are compatible with Macs, hours of effort could not get this one to work wired to my Mac desktop and wirelessly with my MacBook. Even more infuriating is that they promote they tell you that their so-called set-up wizard that is supposed to get you up and running in minutes. Newsflash...the setup wizard CD that they include only works on PCs and Unix computers. The Mac setup requires that you log on to the Web, input their IP address and follow a series of setup screens that leave much to be desired. For example, in their "Wireless Setup Wizard," they ask if you want to set up using a PIN or a Push method but do not explain what either of those is!!! Maybe if you are already an IT PhD this is a piece of cake but for the somewhat above average home tech, this stinks. The router is going back to the store tomorrow and I will instead shell out the extra bucks for the Apple AirPort Extreme.
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