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D-Link DIR-628 RangeBooster N Dual Band Router | 
| Brand: D-Link
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $47.99
You Save: $52.00 (52%)
New (33) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $38.99
Rating:  68 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows Vista
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 1.2 x 4.6
nv:Device Type: Wireless Router
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 300 Mbps
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: WPA2
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: Network Address Translation (NAT)
Firewall Features: MAC Address Filtering
Firewall Features: Domain Blocking
Firewall Features: Scheduling
MPN: DIR-628
Model: DIR-628
UPC: 790069314568
EAN: 0790069314568
ASIN: B001B99I34
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The dual band technology in the DIR-628 supports selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals | | • | Supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet | | • | Unmatched wireless performance, network security, and coverage, the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router |
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Product Description
The D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is designed for users looking to create a high-performance wireless network. Connect the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, printers, and more, from greater distances throughout your entire home or office. A QoS engine is also included to prioritize time-sensitive online traffic for enabling smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP) and responsive gaming. The dual band technology in the DIR-628 supports selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. 5GHz is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple HD videos across your network. It helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals than existing 802.11g products. The RangeBooster N Router supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this RangeBooster N router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to help prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. Delivering unmatched wireless performance, network security, and coverage, the RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) is ideal for networking in larger homes and offices.
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 Fast and lots of features August 27, 2008
K. Lin (Walnut, CA, USA)
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
I am in the business of IT and telecom.
I have used some other high end WiFi AP and routers in my days.
This DLink 628, even though just a consumer unit, has blurred the line between professional and consumer use wifi routers.
The setup is a breeze. I was up and running (using Mac), without the set up CD, in less than 3 min.
First on speed, it is fast. Side by side testing with the Dlink DIR655, they are both the same speed with all of the config being the same.
The QoS feature is wonderful, you can prioritize by IP to many tiers. So now when my kids are playing games with voice and video, my html browsing can have priority over them. (Since in routing, the voice and video gets priority in getting transferred.)
All in all, this is a wonderful unit for the price (only $75 now on Amazon).
I would buy this one over the DIR 655 since I really don't see any speed improvement on the 655 but almost twice the price.
I give it 5 stars and highly recommend it as a good buy.
Great Dual band Router not Dual Radio August 17, 2008
Gluhman (MPLS, MN USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wonderful product had it up and running in about 20 minutes does both 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz N wireless. The amazon technical details say clearly that the router supports "selectable" 2.4 and 5.8 wireless signals, the box and the D-link web site say the same thing. There is no implication of having both 2.4 and 5.8 running at the same time, were that the case it would be a dual radio router and somewhere around 250$. You run one or the other. Having 5.8 in a 80$ product is remarkable. If you have an 802.11A client you can use that with this router. There are not many 5.8 802.11N clients on the market right now, they will get here someday.
The DIR-628 is up running and doing a great job in my house. I am using it in 2.4 mode with a N client but it is nice to know I can grab a 5.8 card when they are ready and not change out my router.
A Very Solid Router September 17, 2008
Scott Bright (Grayslake, IL USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really like this router. It was easy to set up and get working. It has a ton of options that let you control everything you would ever need to. It also has setup wizards so you don't ever have to use those settings if you don't want to. You can have both a wireless G network for your older devices as well as a wireless N network for your newer faster devices. Dualband means that you can select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz for your wireless N network. The specs are pretty clear that you have to pick one or the other. 5 GHz does work better, but not all wireless devices support it yet.
Cool Features:
- The Web interface is easy to use covers everything I need to do.
- It includes a setting for the lease length for DHCP. I had problems since the NetGear Dualband did not have this.
- Allows the router to email you the logs on a user specified schedule.
- Firmware is easy to update and the router will check if there is an update available.
- It is easy to find the grid of attached devices along with all the stats for each connected device both wired and wireless.
- Security for wireless also allows you to just pick the device from the list of attached devices and add it to the allowed devices. On other routers you have to type in MAC addresses.
- It includes two antennas to improve reception.
- It comes with a trial of the Network Magic software. I tried it for the heck of it and really liked it. It shows your network in a graphical format and lets you know all sorts of things that are going on. I have a network with a total of over 20 wired and wireless devices. I ended up getting this software because it was so useful.
Items to note:
- It is not a 1 gigabit router. But you can easily plug it into a 1 gig switch and then plug all your 1 gig devices into that switch.
- There are no big bright lights to light up the room like other routers.
DLink Rangebooster vs Netgear RangeMax Speed Performance Test August 28, 2008
Bob Feeser (Springfield, PA USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This review is intended to share with you the results I obtained in a side by side comparison of the DLink RangeBooster on this page, and the RangeMax WNDR3300 Dual Band Wireless-N Router by Netgear. What I did was leave the Netgear hooked up to my network, then disconnected my network, and simply installed the DLink right from the modem, and then directly to the same PC I used in both tests.
These are internet download and upload speeds using Verizon DSL 1.5 service, and their "Verizon Infospeed" test. (Google it and try yours) I ran the test twice for each hookup, immediately following one another. I hooked up the DLink ran the test 3 times, then hooked up the Netgear, ran it 3 times, then did the same on the DLink again, and the Netgear again, for a total of 6 tests on each unit. So I hooked up the network configuration twice for each router, for a total of 4 times. I got very consistent results. Here are the results:
DLink download speeds 1508, 1496, 1494
DLink upload speeds 314, 314, and 314
Netgear download speeds 1431, 1439, 1443
Netgear upload speeds 362, 368, and 367
Second test
DLink download speeds 1497, 1499, 1499
DLink upload speeds 314, 314, and 314
Netgear download speeds 1469, 1460, 1468
Netgear upload speeds 374, 374, and 374
I purposely posted the results so you could interpret them yourself. To save you the trouble of doing the math;
I averaged all of the results for each router. The DLink was 3% faster on download than the Netgear, and the Netgear was 15% faster on the upload. By looking at the numbers, you realize that 1499 download average on the DLink compared to Netgears 1450 is a difference, but not enough to notice. On the other hand the 369 average on uploads on the Netgear, compared to the average 314 on the DLink is somewhat noticeable if you are uploading larger files.
Of course there are other factors to consider when buying a router. The Netgear is slightly more expensive but produces both G and N simultaneously, whereas the DLink does not; it is either G or N, but not both at the same time. I remember reading another review on the Netgear where a range test was performed within the G range, and found it to be slightly weaker than some of the competition, but the N is just as strong.
There are many more factors to consider other than just internet performance, but I hope this was helpful. Myself, I am using the Netgear for my internet router, but have most everything on the network wired to a Gigabit switch to maximize internal network traffic. Eight port gigabit switches are inexpensive, and all you do is hook up one of your routers ports up to it. D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch
Finally at the risk of sounding silly, I like the looks and the big blue light on the side of the upright Netgear router. It illuminates all of the devices like switches, router, modem, surge protector etc in that section. When I walk by at night, with all the little lights burbling and the blue light just adds a totally cool effect to the room. Enough of that.
On the other hand, those who are planning on using just a router, and want to hook all of their devices up to the 4 ports, you may want to consider a gigabit wireless router such as D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router which is currently cheaper than buying a separate router and switch, but with only 4 ports available. Considering the currently running instant rebate on the DLink extreme, bringing it down to the approximate same price range, that would be the best way to go.
Depending on whether you are going to be getting just a router, or if you are adding onto an existing system, and just need a switch, or the biggie of going wireless, I hope the above information is helpful.
A smooth first-time entry into wireless. September 26, 2009
Erich Kohl
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This quick review is for networking n00bs like me. If you want something easy to install then you seriously need to consider this router. It was a piece of cake to set up. I have it installed in the basement where my DSL connection enters the house, and I have yet to find a room where my laptop can't detect the signal. Should you need to tap into all of the advanced features, you can do so with the excellent D-Link interface. Nice clean design, runs cool, and I've only reset it once so far -- that mainly was an attempt at trying to fix a problem with Mozilla Firefox, and I think the browser is to blame more so than the router. Throughput is good, online video playback is nice and smooth, and file/printer sharing works as it should.
I can't think of any major criticisms that need to be mentioned. Signal strength did decrease somewhat when I took my laptop outside, but it still worked, and that's definitely not bad considering the fact that my router is in the basement. It would be nice if the wired Ethernet ports were gigabit, but I don't notice any impact.
SYSTEM: Running Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 w/ Windows 7 Home Premium x64.
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