AnalogTiger
join:2004-02-24
Raleigh, NC
4 edits |  New D-Link Routers Sighted!
Yesterday, I was browsing in the networking equipment section of Best Buy here in Raleigh NC and was surprised to see several new D-Link broadband routers that I'd never seen before. Having owned several D-link routers in the past, and because I currently own a DGL-4300 router, I frequently check out the Dlink.com website for new products and for updates. so I consider myself very familiar with their product line. Because I'm often in Best Buy, I was also aware of their usual selection of Dlink products. The packaging for these new routers stood out on the counter so my eyes were immediately drawn to them. The familiar blue and white packaging of most of their equipment has been ditched for a newer look and the design of the equipment was different as well. Thinking these new routers should be on their site and I'd simply overlooked them, I didn't make a mental note of the model numbers, but I saw a wired router, a wireless version and an ethernet switch with the new look and packaging. I also saw that the DI-634M had even newer packaging than when it was first launched just recently and it now matches the packaging on these new models. When I got home, I looked over their site and couldn't find any detailed information on these new models. Bestbuy.com didn't have anything on them either.
I finally figured out 3 of the models by looking in the support section on dlink.com
EBR-2310 - Wired Model (Picture Link - PDF Manual Link )
WBR-1310 - Wireless Model (Picture Link - PDF Manual Link)
WBR-2310 - Wireless Model (Picture Link - PDF Manual Link) Has Super-G mode(possible DI-624 replacement?)
The switch is probably in there somewhere as well but I got tired of looking.
If you look through the manuals you'll notice that the web interface has a new layout and look as well. I'm sure D-link will have more detailed pages devoted to these models soon. Has anyone else here seen these or purchased one? |
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eots
join:2003-02-04
2 edits | I'd like to know why D-Link is putting 10/100 LAN ports on these new routers when the majority of mid to higher end computers today have gigabit NIC's! |
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Foxbat121
join:2001-04-25
Herndon, VA | reply to AnalogTiger
I'd wait for Hardware Rev. B and Firmware Rev. 2.00 before I even touch them. |
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luminaire
Premium
join:2005-03-22
Oakville, ON
clubs: | reply to eots
Its hard to make a $30-40 router with gigabit ports. |
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Foxbat121
join:2001-04-25
Herndon, VA | reply to AnalogTiger
And only small amount of computers sold today have Gigabit, not vast majority. Just go to your local BestBuy check it out yourself. Vast majority of ppl buy computers at local retail stores. |
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AnalogTiger
join:2004-02-24
Raleigh, NC
1 edit | reply to AnalogTiger
If you want to check out the new web interface, here are the links to the emulators. It appears that the new interface is largely cosmetic. The UPnP, gaming mode, wan port speed, block icmp packets to wan and multicast settings have moved from the Tools/Misc screen to the Advanced/Advanced Network screen but other than that the changes are minor.
EBR-2310 Emulator
WBR-1310 Emulator
WBR-2310 Emulator |
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eots
join:2003-02-04
1 edit | reply to luminaire
The cost for gigabit is only about $5 more per port. |
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luminaire
Premium
join:2005-03-22
Oakville, ON
clubs: | reply to AnalogTiger
Just out of curiosity, and I'm not doubting you, but based on what? Are you comparing the cost of gig switches to 10/100, or gig SBCs to 10/100 based SBCs? |
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dinoSnake
join:2006-01-12
Beacon, NY
1 edit | reply to AnalogTiger
Hehe, the emulator for the 2310 doesn't work "properly" - you can't change wireless SuperG mode  |
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Foxbat121
join:2001-04-25
Herndon, VA
1 edit | reply to eots
It's maybe cheaper on port side, but to take advantage of gigabit switching, i.e. speed advantage, you will need a much faster processor to handle the traffic. Note a lot of D-Link consumer level gigabit switches don't even handle jumbo-frame for this reason (extra cost on processor).
Besides, from the look of these new routers, they are targeted for low end market where price, not feature, counts. I had a hard time find one PC on BestBuy.com that offers gigabit NIC. |
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dinoSnake
join:2006-01-12
Beacon, NY | I wonder just how many combo consumer AP / WAN routers will even bother to support gigabit - it's not like it is of any purpose for the wireless segment of the box. |
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eots
join:2003-02-04 | reply to Foxbat121
Bestbuy would be the last place on earth I'd buy a PC. The majority of motherboard manufacturers (ABit, Asus, Gigabyte and Intel) put at least 1 gigabit NIC onboard and some motherboards have 2. |
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Foxbat121
join:2001-04-25
Herndon, VA | reply to AnalogTiger
DLink DGL-4100 (wired) and DGL-4300 (wireless) do offer gigabit LAN ports. But they are also $20 to $30 more than similarly configured regular 10/100 routers. |
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Foxbat121
join:2001-04-25
Herndon, VA
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said by eots  :Bestbuy would be the last place on earth I'd buy a PC. The majority of motherboard manufacturers (ABit, Asus, Gigabyte and Intel) put at least 1 gigabit NIC onboard and some motherboards have 2. People build their own PCs are probably far less than 10% of the PC market. Hardly a vast majority. For this niche market, DLink already has its line of Gaming routers with gigabit ports (but I don't believe they support jumbo-frame either). |
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dinoSnake
join:2006-01-12
Beacon, NY
| said by Foxbat121 :People build their own PCs are probably far less than 10% of the PC market. Hardly a vast majority. For this niche market, DLink already has its line of Gaming routers with gigabit ports (but I don't believe they support jumbo-frame either). Yup. After all, every gamer needs his dual-gigabit ports so he can accomplish his on-line gaming scenarios properly... |
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eots
join:2003-02-04
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
2 edits | I'm not a gamer but I do have a home network and I already tried the DGL-4300 but had serious problems with the PPTP pass-through and had to take it back. If D-Link offered more models with gigabit ports then customers would have some choice.
Even a cheapo Bestbuy system can be upgraded with a gigabit PCI NIC for under $30. |
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AnalogTiger
join:2004-02-24
Raleigh, NC | reply to AnalogTiger
I forgot to mention that the WBR-1310 was $59.99 and the WBR-2310 was $79.99. I'm seriously considering picking up that WBR-2310 and giving it a whirl. |
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missiletech
join:2006-01-30
Callahan, FL | I did a pricegrabber search and did not find any place selling them yet. Where did you find them? Take care.
Missile Tech |
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AnalogTiger
join:2004-02-24
Raleigh, NC | um, read the first sentence in the very first post missletech |
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Orbiting234
join:2004-01-16
Minneapolis, MN | reply to AnalogTiger
I too saw these just yesterday at my local Best Buy while looking at DVD media. Been trying to find info on the FCC ID site to find out what's under the hoods of these but have been unsuccessful so far. |
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