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Rating from drspoon57 4 Stars ()

Advantages Easy to use

Disadvantages Indicators dont always help

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After a disappointing experience with a previous router, it was hoped that this more modern counterpart would solve our wireless broadband queries. Previous to buying it the last router, which sadly I cannot remember its make or model (banished from my memory more like), had seized up and collapsed after 6 months of operation. We switched to DLink, having heard promising reviews about the company, and hoped for the best.

Admittedly the internet in my area is poor, slowly catching up with the city thankfully though; the only real desire for this product was to provide a good wireless connection as many people in the house were avid laptop owners and found the thought of camping in the studio all together a little unappealing. So I paid around £60, a hefty sum it felt for a something that merely broadcast a Wi-Fi signal (didn't open your favourite tin of beans or anything!) .

The overview stats on it were promising; the router design incorporates three separate antennas for better broadcast which was very attractive for the size of the house in comparison to single antenna routers. As well as providing a wireless connection to the internet, over five people have connected in such way simultaneously and found it works fine; it also featured four connection ports for the faster wired broadband.

Initial signs were impressive, it was easy to install and set up (and do I love an easy installation). It worked without problem for around six months again, however this time a different fault arose. Out of nowhere the internet would appear to stop working, all lights gave indication that the router was fine but on further inspection the wireless availability did not function even though one could still access the internet through a wired connection. This wireless fault would persist for a few days before appearing to work again; it is a most bothersome problem and one which dampens my opinion of what I previously thought a fine machine.

I would recommend it as a choice to check but if you find a seeming better router do not choose this.
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D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter DWA-140
D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter DWA-140
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