D-Link ADSL2/2+ Modem/Wireless Router

10 Review to this product

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  MemphisFlip
  November 28th, 2010 on 3:59 pm

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  Bought this router and modem combo to replace a Westell 327W from bellsouth/att. Initially bought the product without the optional 7dbi antenna, the signal range was no better that the Westell if not worst. Although the download speeds were up. I then purchased the &dbi antenna and my wireless internet is faster than it has ever been and signal is excellent throughout the house. The Antenna I feel is a must if you have a large house. I have also seen no lag in my XBox since the addition of the router this is something I have never experienced.

  Installation however is another story, I was expecting this though after a couple of calls to my ISP and d-link I was fine. I was suprised to see that both had suprisingly well spoken customer service. It was well worth the hour or two that I spent though. But if your a person who is not tech savy this is not the product for you. You would be better off spending the extra money on one your ISP provides.

  Overall though best bang for your buck if your willing to deal with the install.
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  D. Hawk
  November 30th, 2010 on 5:10 am

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  Decided to replace an aging DSL modem from Verizon and Linksys wireless with one unit. The system was easy to install and setup. I’ve seen a significant improvement in download speeds.
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  J. Barros
  November 30th, 2010 on 6:04 am

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  For years, I have used a DSL modem (SpeedStream 5360) and D-Link DI-604 router, for my PPPoE account with AT&T. I just got a new wireless Netbook running Linux, and so shopped for a wireless router. After studying the reviews on several routers, the DIR-655 was my first choice. However, the wireless died a week later, and returned it. My next choice was the DSL-2640B (modem and wireless router combo). I used the CD to view the User Manual. Login under the admin account. Chose the auto-connect and it did not work; no DSL connection was found. So I disabled the DSL Auto-connect box, and followewd the various screens. I was able to get on the Internet with my Linux desktop. The final step was to setup the wireless in the router (first) in the netbook (second) using the same security autentication: shared (WEP 128-bit key) using 13 ascii password. Rebooted the netbook and it worked.
  
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  G. Wood
  November 30th, 2010 on 10:26 am

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  I bought this D-Link modem/wireless router to replace a Speedstream 5360 modem and a Linksys wireless router. It works MUCH better than the other system I was using. This system has been very stable–no more random disconnects from the internet or continual problems with the wireless system that I was experiencing previously. The D-Link wireless router has a much stronger signal than the Linksys it replaced. My D-Link system is in a building next to my house (about 20 feet away) and I can recieve signals anywhere in the house on a laptop with no problem at all–the Linksys was only usable in one room. The set up was easy and I like the combination modem/router–does not clutter up the desk. D-Link has created a good prodcut for my application.
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  skaping
  December 1st, 2010 on 7:14 am

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  This router was so easy to set up! I have AT&T DSL and I just read the quick setup guide and in minutes I was online. Setting up the wireless was easy too. Was able to use my old SSID and password so I didn’t need to change anything on my other computers.
  
  It does run a little warmer that the 2WIRE modem I had before but it works so much better and I noticed a speed increase too. I do have it placed vertically so it should get more than enough ventilation.
  
  After using it for a couple days though it seems to run cooler now. Even after hours of downloading!
  
  All in all a great purchase!
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  Michael J. Christensen
  December 2nd, 2010 on 5:12 am

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  I purchased the D-Link combo modem & router out of necessity. I had just made the switch from PC to Mac, and was enjoying the Macbook, except for one glaring issue. My internet was severely hampered by constant DSL signal drops from my 2Wire modem. I don’t know if 2Wire (AT&T) or Apple is to blame for the incompatibility, but I do know that I spent numerous hours resetting Safari, adjusting network connections, performing Plist resets, and talking to Apple and AT&T support (the later of which is worthless).

  So as a last ditch effort, to try and salvage a decent internet experience, I found a google posting that mentioned this router as a solution to terrible AT&T DSL/Mac performance. This terrific router has made all the difference. NO DSL drops, no laggy website loading. Just a great little $89 solution (a steal at this price, but even cheaper on Amazon).

  My one small complaint has been mentioned in other reviews: it’s not the easiest thing to set up. If you’re a Mac user, throw away the install disk, as it’s worthless. Being a computer novice, it was essential to talk to support. They weren’t overly friendly (i.e. “kissing up”), but they seemed to do a fairly competent job. Better than friendly and incompetent. If I want that, I’ll contact AT&T. Anyway, I was up and running with a wireless network in 15 minutes, but it took another 40 with support to get a WPA encrypted network set up. However, now that I have it set up correctly, it runs like a dream. Highly recommended for DSL Mac users that are having signal issues with their 2Wire.
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  Yves Konigshofer
  December 3rd, 2010 on 5:35 am

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  I purchased this to replace a different DSL/router (a 2Wire purchased from my ISP) that kept crashing (about half the time, it crashed when visiting amazon.com, of all places). Since installing the D-Link DSL-2640B, my connection has become a lot more robust and it also works well with my 3G microcell.

  Setup was relatively easy and not much had to be changed from the default DSL settings. There are a lot of DSL-related settings, but you will probably not have to change the majority of them. Those that were important for my ISP were presented right at the start (obtain these from your ISP before installing).

  Before purchasing this product, keep in mind that it is a wireless 802.11g access point. If most of your file transfers are downloads from the internet, then this may be all you need because 802.11g is faster than any DSL you are presently likely to encounter (the modem itself supports 24Mbps downstream and 3.5Mbps upsteam over DSL). If you transfer a lot of data between computers at your home or have a large area to cover, then you may want to look into getting a similar device that supports 802.11n.

  One thing missing appears to be the ability to assign an IP address to a particular device on your network based on its MAC.
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  LM
  December 3rd, 2010 on 1:17 pm

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  I’m a big D-Link fan because of the product quality, reliability and product support staff. This modem/router/wireless hub works flawlessly.
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  Victor Deutchman
  December 3rd, 2010 on 3:53 pm

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  I use my computer for my job. I connect to client sites and do online computer work for them. The modems from my ISP were garbage. I was constantly getting line drops and unexpected speed changes. Their technical support stinks. And where I live I have no alternatives – exactly one DSL provider. My broadband life was miserable. Then one day someone suggested I buy a better modem and see if that makes a difference. It was easy to install – all I needed was to remember a couple of settings from the old modem. The difference: like night and day! I get ZERO drops, and the speed is a rock-steady 3-times what the old modems did on the average. Thanks D-Link for providing such a reliable and easy-to-use product. It looks kind of cool too.
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  Arthur Simon
  December 3rd, 2010 on 9:31 pm

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  I have AT&T (SBC?) Yahoo DSL, and setup was a breeze. I just ran the wizard and everything worked. I replaced two boxes (the modem and a failing D Link wireless router) with one smaller box, so it definitely freed up some space around my computer. My old D-Link DI-614+ wireless router had been dropped on the floor a few times, so I guess it can be forgiven for failing after three years. I haven’t notice a difference in speed, but I’m very happy.