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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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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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Decent price for N router
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Includes Ethernet cable
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Includes RangeBooster technology (DIR-615 does not)
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USB port
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No gigabit wired ports
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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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6 comments about D Link DIR 625

1.  avatar Erik  Oct 07, 2008 1:57pm

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?
2.  avatar Manzabar  Oct 07, 2008 3:17pm

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.
3.  avatar Erik  Oct 09, 2008 12:17pm

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 :(
4.  avatar Manzabar  Oct 09, 2008 3:10pm

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. :)
5.  avatar Erik  Oct 09, 2008 3:13pm

Thanks, Manzabar. A simple Google-slap would have been sufficient :P
6.  avatar Manzabar  Oct 12, 2008 7:27pm

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.
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    Key Features:

    Connectivity Wireless, Wired
    Manufacturer D-Link
    MSRP $70.00
    Release Date Jul. 1, 2006
    Router Features 100Mbps, VPN
    Standards IEEE 802.11n

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    3 contributors -  jonchan, Erik, Manzabar
    Created: 07/30/2008 - 16:50
    Modified: 10/12/2008 - 19:27
    Model # variations:

    D, Link, DLink, DIR, 625, DIR625