D-Link DI-701 Ishare Cable/DSL Internet Sharing Router

Amazon.com Product Description
The D-Link Ishare cable/DSL Internet-sharing router protects your computers from hackers or unauthorized users. Used with DSL or cable modems, the D-Link 701 acts as both a firewall and decoy computer. Any hacking is directed to the gateway, not to your real network or computer. Up to 32 users can share files and connect to the Internet with a single Internet account. Use of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides up to 128 user addresses.

The D-Link Ishare has one local 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and a single 10 Mbps Ethernet global port. The local port can be connected to a single computer for added protection from hackers. It can also be linked to a hub or switch for LAN sharing and Internet access.

After you connect the cables and transfer your Internet settings into the D-Link Ishare's Windows interface, installation is complete. The D-Link Ishare is compatible with Macintosh, Windows, Linux, and other platforms. It is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Product Description:
The D-Link DI-701 Residential Gateway protects your computers from hackers or unwanted users. It is the easiest and safest way to share your high-speed Internet connection with a DSL Modem or Cable Modem. Sitting in between your computer and your broadband modem, the DI-701 will act as a firewall for your PC to protect your computer from unwanted intruders. If someone tries to access your PC without your knowledge the DI-701 will stop them in their tracks. The DI-701 is vastly superior to software solutions because a computer running Firewall or other protection software is still visible on the Internet. The DI-701 looks like your computer on the Internet to hackers and it hides your real computer. Like a decoy, it stays visible so any attacks will be directed at it. This may help prevent damage to your expensive computer as well as protect valuable personal information. By blocking ports that unscrupulous hackers use to penetrate a computer, the DI-701 will discourage a hacker from even attempting to break into your computer. Like a car or house alarm, the DI-701 will give you that added sense of security that petty thieves won't even try to break in. Plus, the DI-701 will allow up to 32 simultaneous computers to connect to the Internet through the same ISP account. It also employs Dynamic Host Configuration protocol (DHCP) to provide dynamic allocation of IP addresses for up to 128 clients on your network.

D-Link DI-701 Ishare Cable/DSL Internet Sharing Router
Average customer rating:

Dont bother if you need IPSec, security or Netflix 0-star

not really a sharing router

Price is great...when it works.

Zero Stars -- Buy Linksys Instead

Pretty Simple, but.....

D-Link DI-701 Ishare Cable/DSL Internet Sharing Router

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Gateway protects your network from hackers and unauthorized users

10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and a single 10 Mbps Ethernet global port

Compatible with DSL and cable modems

Provides 32-user Internet access and file sharing

Lifetime warranty

ASIN: B00004SYNW

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link Ishare cable/DSL Internet-sharing router protects your computers from hackers or unauthorized users. Used with DSL or cable modems, the D-Link 701 acts as both a firewall and decoy computer. Any hacking is directed to the gateway, not to your real network or computer. Up to 32 users can share files and connect to the Internet with a single Internet account. Use of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides up to 128 user addresses.

Product Description

The D-Link DI-701 Residential Gateway protects your computers from hackers or unwanted users. It is the easiest and safest way to share your high-speed Internet connection with a DSL Modem or Cable Modem. Sitting in between your computer and your broadband modem, the DI-701 will act as a firewall for your PC to protect your computer from unwanted intruders. If someone tries to access your PC without your knowledge the DI-701 will stop them in their tracks. The DI-701 is vastly superior to software solutions because a computer running Firewall or other protection software is still visible on the Internet. The DI-701 looks like your computer on the Internet to hackers and it hides your real computer. Like a decoy, it stays visible so any attacks will be directed at it. This may help prevent damage to your expensive computer as well as protect valuable personal information. By blocking ports that unscrupulous hackers use to penetrate a computer, the DI-701 will discourage a hacker from even attempting to break into your computer. Like a car or house alarm, the DI-701 will give you that added sense of security that petty thieves won't even try to break in. Plus, the DI-701 will allow up to 32 simultaneous computers to connect to the Internet through the same ISP account. It also employs Dynamic Host Configuration protocol (DHCP) to provide dynamic allocation of IP addresses for up to 128 clients on your network.

Customer Reviews:

Dont bother if you need IPSec, security or Netflix 0-star.......2003-05-02

I have had this unit (DI-701) for a year or so and recently found a problem in addition to the security hole thats posted here.

I upgraded to the newest firmware 4.10 because I needed the IPSec protocol that the 4.06 didnt have and it seems to work fine until I tried to access Netflix.com. The unit totally halts. All lights stay on and the unit cannot be found through its configurator. I have to recycle the power to the unit to get it back up and running again.

I called tech support and they told me to call Netflix and ask them what ports they are using to send back http requests. I told him that Netflix didnt have a tech support since they do not provide hardware. And it shouldn't be the case since I was able to access Netflix with the 4.06 firmware. Who knows what other site it cannot access. So to the recycling bin it goes!

not really a sharing router.......2002-12-23

this does not directly enable sharing, unless you have an additional piece of hardware called a hub. i also experienced the loss of connectivity described by others, and am returning the item to amazon.(com)

Price is great...when it works........2001-10-23

I've been using my router for a few months now, sharing our cable connection through out the house.

Though the price is GREAT, it doesn't work consistenly. It often loses the connection, and only regains it when you unplug the unit, and wait a minute before plugging it back in.

This happens at least once an hour with heavy traffic. A true impossibility for those of us staying connected to a gnutella network, downloading large files, or connecting to an outside server.

I'm very disappointed with this product and am leaving this review as I sift through routers looking for a NEW ONE!

Zero Stars -- Buy Linksys Instead.......2001-07-22

I had one of these (D-Link DI-701) and had endless intermittent problems with it... the connection was just flakey, is the best way to describe it.

Also, there was a big security hole (perhaps fixed by now) in that its admin telnet port was fixed (at 333), visible from outside the firewall, and vulnerable to a brute-force attack (as there was no delay in password guess attempts, no login username required, and the password was limited to 6 characters). These are "rookie mistakes" and disqualify D-Link from serious consideration as a network vendor. The stuff is just too complicated to trust someone who doesn't really know what they're doing.

I ended up sending the thing back (not to Amazon, another vendor) and buying the Linksys Etherfast unit, which costs a bit more but is rock solid (and includes a couple of switched Ethernet ports, to boot). Several of my friends use that with success. Save yourself some time, and buy the right thing in the first place.

Pretty Simple, but............2001-07-17

Easy to setup. Not the best user interface in the world, so, if you're looking to get one of these, spend the extra $$ and get the DI-704. The DI-704 has a better interface to enable/disable ports for gaming, sharing files, etc...

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