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D-Link DIR-625

The D-Link DIR-625 is a wireless broadband router, allowing users to share a broadband internet connection across their home or small business network. The DIR-625 features Wireless-N technology, but is still compatible with Wireless-G and –B technologies. It also allows four wired 10/100 Megabit connections. The DIR-625 boasts dual built-in firewall protection, using SPI and NAT firewalls, as well as Intelligent QoS, which help maximize bandwidth usage. The D-Link DIR-625 uses WPA and WPA2 security encryption, features Securespot, and allows VPN pass-through as an option. Released July 2006, the D-Link DIR-625 retails at $70.

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D-Link DIR-625
MSRP $70.00
Release date July, 2006
Brand D-Link
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Pros & Cons

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Decent price for N router
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Includes Ethernet cable
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USB port
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Firmware can be upgraded to DD-WRT
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External, adjustable antennaes
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Decent stock firmware (should be upgraded to ensure full functionality)
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Includes RangeBooster technology (DIR-615 does not)
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No gigabit wired ports
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Doesn't work with UW network
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Features

  • Wireless-N Technology
  • Supports up to four wired 10/100 Megabit connections
  • Intelligent QoS
  • WPA / WPA2 wireless encryption
  • Allows VPN Pass Through

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D-Link DIR-625

• D-Link 4-Port RangeBooster Wireless-N Router

• DIR-625 Rangebooster N Wireless Router

UPC: 790069292637

EAN: 790069292637

MPN: DIR-625

Competitors

Netgear WNR854T

Netgear WNR854T

MSRP  $119.99    Released  December, 2006
Pros
  • attractive aesthetic
  • wireless N support - has more range and many times the speed of the previous generation wireless G standard (with compatible wireless N devices)
  • many encryption methods including the currently uncrackable WPA2
Cons
  • expensive for the majority of consumers - hasn't come down in price very much
  • no USB connectivity for use as a print/file server
  • consistently product fails prematurely
ProSCORE
2 reviews
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

Trying to decide whether or not to get this router (for my parents) or a WRT54GL and run tomato firmware on it. Do N-routers significantly increase range or what?
Oct 07, 2008 1:57pm
2.  avatar Manzabar said:

N-routers are based on a draft release of the 802.11n wireless standard.

The upside to routers based on the draft of 802.11n is an increase in the maximum connection speed.

The downside is they are based on a draft and not a final release of the spec, so they may not be compatible with any products based on the final release of the 802.11n spec. Additionally since there isn't a fully detailed/accepted spec, there's no guarantee that other companies draft-n products will work at draft-n speeds with a specific draft-n router.
Oct 07, 2008 3:17pm
3.  avatar Erik said:

I hear your point, but I'm more concerned about the relationship between range (distance) and the 802.11n standard. I know the rated speed is much higher for n than g, but what about range? Are speed and range directly proportional?

Anyway moot point as far as my parents situation since Bell decided to give them a free wireless router integrated into their modem. No DD-WRT or tomato on that thing for sure :(
Oct 09, 2008 12:17pm
4.  avatar Manzabar said:

According to WiFiPlanet, Draft-N should get better range (hadn't found that article yet when I posted my previous reply).

While it sucks that you can't configure you parent's wi-fi how you'd like, at least now you can tell them to call their ISP for tech support when they have problems. :)
Oct 09, 2008 3:10pm
5.  avatar Erik said:

Thanks, Manzabar. A simple Google-slap would have been sufficient :P
Oct 09, 2008 3:13pm
6.  avatar Manzabar said:

No prob and Google-slaps while a helpful reminder aren't actually helpful. So unless I feel cranky, I don't tend to give them out.
Oct 12, 2008 7:27pm
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Erik

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October 7, 2008
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Pros

  • Decent price for N router
  • Includes Ethernet cable
  • USB port
  • Firmware can be upgraded to DD-WRT
  • External, adjustable antennaes
  • Decent stock firmware (should be upgraded to ensure full functionality)
  • Includes RangeBooster technology (DIR-615 does not)

Cons

  • No gigabit wired ports

Comments

"Trying to decide whether or not to get this router (for my parents) or a WRT54GL and run tomato firmware on it. Do N-routers significantly increase range or what?"
"I hear your point, but I'm more concerned about the relationship between range (distance) and the 802.11n standard. I know the rated speed is much higher for n than g, but what about range? Are speed and range directly proportional?

Anyway moot point as far as my parents situation since Bell decided to give them a free wireless router integrated into their modem. No DD-WRT or tomato on that thing for sure :("
"Thanks, Manzabar. A simple Google-slap would have been sufficient :P"
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Pros

  • Decent price for N router
  • Includes Ethernet cable
  • USB port

Cons

  • Doesn't work with UW network

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