D-Link DSL-2640R Wireless G ADSL2+ 4-Port Modem Router - wireless router - DSL - 802.11b/g - desktop

A router is a useful device, I am not talking about the router that you use to make a piece of wood look prettier around the edges but the router that helps you get on-line, be it wirelessly or the old fashioned why via wires. I have used several routers during my many many years on-line, either at work or at home, even using a mobile ’dongle’, which can be somewhat temperamental at times. Anyway, the router I have been using most recently is the D-Link DSL 2640R, a black box of special tricks which will help you surf the web with safety and ease. ** WHAT COMES IN THE BOX… * The router (black ... more

I'm sure that anyone that has read any of my 'techno' reviews recently knows that I'm a little out of touch with technology! I suspect (and hope) that there are many others who are the same. Therefore I think it helps to read a review in that category written by someone who also struggles with this sort of thing, but does have a little experience of the product, because then, maybe the review will be a little bit more 'down to earth' and will give the reader a general insight - without all the usual 'technical jargon' which fly's over many peoples (especially mine) heads. With that in mind I ... more

I received the DSL-2640R free from my ISP (TalkTalk). In this review I will tell you about my experience with it. The speed of this router isn't half bad. It can offer up to 54Mbps over Wireless or up to 100Mbps over Ethernet although most UK households don't get more than 10Mbps. It has no problems with large downloads. Also the prices I've seen on sites like Amazon are pretty good for a wireless router. There's 4 ethernet connections so you have no need to worry about not having enough ports for games consoles, laptops etc. It's very secure too offering WPA2 encryption. However, this router ... more