D-Link DI-604 Broadband Router

Pros: Easy setup for default settings, good security features
Cons: Poor documentation

March 18, 2003
I'm a reasonably competent computer user — I can usually make them work, given enough time. But I am no expert when it comes to networking. Normally, I leave all that stuff to the techies in my office and just complain to them...

Pros: Free tech support, small footprint, inexpensive.
Cons: Tech support is "hit or miss", but generally good.

My brother and I had purchased the DI-604 as a way to connect both of our computers to the same internet connection (as is the purpose of any router). Although we are unable to take advantage of features offered by more expensive routers (i.e., print ...

Pros: Easy setup. Superb tech support. Bargain price.
Cons: Poor documentation.

UPDATE Since my initial review, I've yet to have any problems with this router. It has been on constantly for nearly a year, with just a couple interruptions where we've shut it off during really severe thunderstorms. Now that everybody seems to want ...

Pros: Easy web based setup wizard and administration
Cons: Log only shows warnings... Manual not great. failed to get latest firmware from web

I got the D-Link the same day I got my regular ADSL modem (up to then I'd been using a USB ADSL modem which cannot be used with a router). So I was setting both up for the first time. The documentation for the modem only explained how to connect it to a ...

Pros: Permits complex and sizable firewall settings to be established. Certified Xbox Live compatable.
Cons: Too many open connections crashes this router. Heat and compact design may shorten its lifespan.

Purchased for CDN$45 Summer 2004. Rev.E HW. Works great for Xbox Live although only some firmware revs are approved for XBox Live. Has built-in settings tables for some popular networking application TCP/UDP ports. Requires a lot of extra ...

Pros: Small, Inexpensive, Easy to setup, Outstanding Helpdesk
Cons: Documentation could be better

I recently updated a friend's busy tire store's network to get him into the 21st century. The prima ...

Pros: Size and looks/ Loaded with configuration features/ Awesome 24 hour tech support/ Price! Price! Price!
Cons: Poor documentation

I have a DSL connection with Qwest and share it with my partner's computer. My previous router was a 2-Link Home Portal. For the most part it worked fine unless the power was interrupted which required removal and re-installation of the software. Also...

Pros: easy basic configuration, good security features
Cons: um, again, poor documentation

The DI-604, which I recently picked up from BestBuy online for an after rebate price of $20, is easi ...

Pros: Like we say in french! Beau, bon, pas cher!
Cons: Nothing yet!!

This is da shiet!!! Works hella good and I don't know why, but I get a burst of speed when I'm downl ...

Pros: Pretty Fast, easy to setup
Cons: I have had 3 units fail in last 4 months!

When it works it is fine, but when it breaks there is no support. The company does not stand up to i ...

Pros: Fast, Easy Setup
Cons: None

Being a rank beginner at the home networking game, I had to do a little research for a good router/s ...

Pros: cheap, wonderful features as listed on the package, looks good.
Cons: Doesn't work, and D-LINK couldn't care less.

Bought it about a year ago. At least once in two days, it loses its mind and disconnects from the internet. I tried upgrading firmware, etc. etc.

Finally had enough of it and called the support. Spent 30 minutes on hold. The first guy tried to transfer me somewhere else and hang up. Spent another 30 minutes on hold, talked to another imbecile who transferred me to a level 2 technician. Spent another 20 minutes on hold, got to talk to somebody who was too busy eating to pay any attention to me. Was told to reload the firmware and see if t solves the problem.

At this point I realized I have already spent more time that the stupid thing is worth, and threw it into garbage. Will be buying something else, definitely not a D-LINK.

Pros: Ability to schedule times when ports are forwarded. Changes take place very quickly.
Cons: Mine would sometimes "lock up" when making changes, requring me to physically unplug the unit.

I owned the router for about a year and eventually gave up on it. Most of the time it worked fine, but would usually lock up when making changes. Towards the end it couldn't keep my DSL connection up. I eventually switched to a LinkSys product and have been happy ever since.