D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router and Access Point with 3-Port Switch

Amazon.com Product Description
The D-Link DI-713P is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless gateway. It provides the ability to share a broadband connection as well as a print server function. You can share a DSL or cable modem connection through its three local 10/100 Ethernet ports or via its integrated Wireless IEEE 802.11b component. The DI-713P is equipped with a bidirectional LPT port to support a direct printer connection. Its integrated router and firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet.

D-Link's DI-713P allows wireless LAN users to share the Internet connection while providing the security of 128-bit encryption. Static address support, integrated DHCP, PPPoE, and device name support will allow it to connect to nearly any broadband provider, whether cable or DSL based, and at the same time simplify local area network settings.

The DI-713P provides two levels of security support. First, it masks local users' IP addresses from others on the Internet, making it much more difficult for a hacker to target a machine on the network. Second, it can block and redirect certain ports to limit the services that outside users can access. Specific ports can be opened by the user to ensure that games and other Internet applications will run properly.

The router and access point combo also provides special pass-through for common VPN implementations including PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) and IPSec*. The Virtual Server feature allows the user to expose HTTP, FTP, Game Servers, and other local services to be accessible to Internet users located outside the LAN. The User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel feature allows the user to define the attributes to support special applications requiring multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, and Internet telephony. A DMZ setting can be applied to a single client behind the DI-713P to expose it to the Internet and ensure complete Internet application compatibility, even if specific ports are not known.

Unlike proxy server or NAT software that requires the software server to remain visible on the Internet, no local computers are directly externally visible when using the DI-713P. Also, the DI-713P, like broadband, is always on, removing the need to constantly boot a software server when Internet access is desired from a client.

Integrated DHCP services allow up to 252 users to obtain their IP address automatically on bootup from the DI-713P. Client machines require no software; simply set them to accept a dynamically assigned IP address and reboot. Each time they are powered up, the DI-713P will recognize them and set their IP address to instantly connect them to the LAN.

* PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec support compatibility are dependent on the platform used.

Product Description:
The D-Link DI-713P is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless gateway. The DI-713P provides the ability to share a broadband connection as well as a print server function. The D-Link DI-713P allows a DSL or Cable Modem connection to be shared through either its three local 10/100 Ethernet ports or via its integrated Wireless IEEE 802.11b component. The DI-713P is equipped with a bi-directional LPT port to support a direct printer connection. The DI-713's integrated Router and Firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet.

D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router and Access Point with 3-Port Switch
Average customer rating:

good router for it's time

Reliable

Works, Most of the time

hit or miss

Decent, but mine has some issues

D-Link DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router and Access Point with 3-Port Switch

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

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Product Features:

IEEE 802.11b Compliant Access Point

3-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

Hardware Router/Firewall

128 bit

Share broadband Internet access

ASIN: B00005KB24

Product Description

The D-Link DI-713P is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless gateway. The DI-713P provides the ability to share a broadband connection as well as a print server function. The D-Link DI-713P allows a DSL or Cable Modem connection to be shared through either its three local 10/100 Ethernet ports or via its integrated Wireless IEEE 802.11b component. The DI-713P is equipped with a bi-directional LPT port to support a direct printer connection. The DI-713's integrated Router and Firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet.

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link DI-713P is a broadband IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless gateway. It provides the ability to share a broadband connection as well as a print server function. You can share a DSL or cable modem connection through its three local 10/100 Ethernet ports or via its integrated Wireless IEEE 802.11b component. The DI-713P is equipped with a bidirectional LPT port to support a direct printer connection. Its integrated router and firewall provide NAT, DHCP, and packet filtering services between the local network and the Internet.

* PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec support compatibility are dependent on the platform used.

Customer Reviews:

good router for it's time.......2007-01-10

When it worked it worked well but after only a few months it had to be sent back to be replaced. The new one lasted for about 2 years untill the wireless side died. I was still able to use it hard wired up until I replaced it this past year with a newer model.

Reliable.......2004-01-14

In September 2001 I set our office up with a Broadband 802.11B Wireless Router from D-Link. That puppy gave me fits. I couldn't keep anything connected. Finally about a year ago it got so bad I replaced it with this router and access point.

Setup was easy, range is sufficient for us-- A two story 1890's home make into an office, and most of the network problems eased into oblivion.

I thought we were having a problem last week but it turned out to be a Siemens Wireless Network connector in its last throes.

When it comes time to replace this router I'll probably go for a D-Link again.

Works, Most of the time.......2003-07-02

This is a good product that does what it says it does, most of the time. The reason I dont give it 5 stars is that every once and awhile it becomes dumb, it simply forgets that there is a cable modem hooked up to it, and the only way to fix this is to reboot it. It is a minor inconvenience, but can cause quite a bit of frustration in critical moments.

hit or miss.......2003-06-15

I picked up a second one of these routers because I needed detachable antennas (the silver version). I've used the old gray/black version for years and have been most pleased with it. With all the Wireless G stuff out now, this old B version with a print server is avaiable for $15 on ebay regularly. Unfortunately, the newer silver version has been consistent with many of the negative reviews on here. My wired connection seemed to work initially for 5 minutes (but very slowly), then cut off and I have never been able to ping the router since. The wireless portion is also similarly sporadic with odd disconnects and stalling. Maybe I was sold a known defective one, but at this point I can only recommend getting the old ugly gray version. If you need a central print server function for dirt cheap, try picking up one of these.

Decent, but mine has some issues.......2003-05-10

With the latest firmware, this has practically all the features I'd want in a 802.11b router, but, unfortunately, the wireless functionality has some problems, at least on my hardware. I had some minor trouble getting it running to begin with, but armed with the latest firmware, I had a functioning wireless network. Unfortunately, after awhile I began to notice that the signal would unexpectedly drop, suddenly and completely, and restore itself after about 3 seconds to 3 minutes (doesn't seem like a big deal until after you've been dropped from your third network game). Tech support wasn't a great help-- they seemed to initially be stuck on the idea that it was a signal strength issue, advising repositioning the antennas, moving it away from the wall, etc., which, predictably, didn't improve matters any. A later firmware upgrade helped somewhat, without completely eliminating the problem. Finally, tech support decided that the D-Link wireless PCI adapter wasn't compatible with XP, case closed, no refund/replacement, though everything seems to indicate that it's a problem with the router. Anyway, I've resorted to running 25' of cat5 cable, and everything's fine now. The print server had some issues with my HP inkjet printer, but that was a documented problem with HP printers and print servers, so I don't really blame that on D-Link. Anyway, I think I'll buy Netgear next time.

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