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D-Link eXtreme N Game Router DGL-4500

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Killfly

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Hi,

Just bought a D-Link DGL-4500 Game Router.

Main reason I chose this router is I wanted the dual band for the 5Ghz so I (hopefully) get less transmission interferance from microwaves and wireless devices in the home and I really needed a performance boost from my old Linksys WRT54GSv1.1. While my wife downloads media over uTorrent I will like being able to game online with fewer to no bumps.

I'm really hoping I made a good choice in brand and model. Does anyone know this routers technology well or the specific model to comment? Links are cool but synopsize for me please.

Paid $160.00 including tax/shipping from Circuit City.
 
The wireless on this router stopped broadcasting a signal 3 days after installing it. It was returned. Back to Linksys or maybe Buffalo.
 
Originally posted by: Killfly
The wireless on this router stopped broadcasting a signal 3 days after installing it. It was returned. Back to Linksys or maybe Buffalo.
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Yep, one hardware failure on a new model means that the entire brand is no good.
 
Originally posted by: Madwand1
Originally posted by: Killfly
The wireless on this router stopped broadcasting a signal 3 days after installing it. It was returned. Back to Linksys or maybe Buffalo.
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Yep, one hardware failure on a new model means that the entire brand is no good.
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It's the way of the intarweb.
 
Originally posted by: Madwand1
Originally posted by: Killfly
The wireless on this router stopped broadcasting a signal 3 days after installing it. It was returned. Back to Linksys or maybe Buffalo.
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Yep, one hardware failure on a new model means that the entire brand is no good.
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Nope that does not mean that the entire Brand is No good.

But when one have a rather large collection of Hardware made by the brand (like Routers, Wireless cards, NAS, APs etc.), and from all of this collection only one device works really well (Access Point 900AP+), one starts to wonder.
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
Nope that does not mean that the entire Brand is No good.

But when one have a rather large collection of Hardware made by the brand (like Routers, Wireless cards, NAS, APs etc.), and from all of this collection only one device works really well (Access Point 900AP+), one starts to wonder.
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Oh, you're right then. The entire brand sucks, except for the 900AP+.

Never mind the fact that many people like some of their products and use them without problems. They're obviously mis-informed and should be miserable.
 
Nope the entire Brand does Not sux.

If you are familiar with science you know that in science there is rarely all or none outcome (and especially medicine). Most scientific findings are based on probabilities (I used to teach research design in graduate school).

There is No guarantee that every Wired Network would be more stable than every Wireless Network, but the probability is very High that Wired Network would be more stable than Wireless.

As an example my experience (as well of others) shows that if you buy hardware from Buffalo, Zywell, and few others Wireless manufacturers the probability is High that they would work well.

If you buy D-Link it is the opposite.

I thing that most of the D-Link 802.11g line is problematic.

As for the Pre-N Draft-N.

I do not see it meritting a serious discussion until the final 802.11n would come out.

Right now all Brands are involved in shameful marketing schemes rather than concentrating on providing standard technology.
 
My entire network stack (router, AP, switch) is made of D-Link components, except for the NICs. I have not had an ounce of trouble with any of them. That's not scientific, but then again, neither was your experience (are you familiar with the idea of an unbiased sample?).

I love my DGL-4100, in particular, and wish they would come out with a new version of it with the on-board LCD and jumbo frame support. A wireless version of the DGL-4500, if you will.

I do agree that Draft-N is a scam, though.
 
Originally posted by: erwosThat's not scientific, but then again, neither was your.
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I am into Networking.

I buy, install, and use, a lot of Devices, and I know how they should operate.

While it is not perfect Science, it based on a sample of N>1, and on the happiness (or misery) of more than few users.

Originally posted by: erwosare you familiar with the idea of an unbiased sample?.
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As posted above, I used to teach research design in graduate school.

What is Research Design?

To take Research Design you need to know statistics. Research Design counts on statistics and take it to higher level.

If you have interested in this topic, the following link is pointing to an on line book that is considered as one of the Bibles of Research Design.

The author E. Pedhazur was my Research Design Professor when I took it in Grad. school (30 years ago).

http://books.google.com/books?...0FZk6BI_VId4Gc#PPP1,M1
 
I never had any trouble with D-Link before and would recommend their products. My old D-Link DI-704 router lasted me a good 7-8 years before I upgraded to a D-Link DIR-655 a few weeks ago. The old DI-704 router is now used as a 4-port switch and its still going strong.
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
I am into Networking.

I buy, install, and use, a lot of Devices, and I know how they should operate.
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So am I. What's your point? I ran a NASA lab, and we had some rather serious networking going on, for soft real-time apps that were sensitive on the millisecond level. I even wrote a published paper on the subject. I bought good stuff after doing research, and we didn't have a problem with _anything_ failing.

Telling me that you're oh so good at research design doesn't mean anything to me. I took a heavy course load of econometrics and statistics in college, so not only am I somewhat familiar with this subject, but you're going to have to do a little more than just tell me to believe you - especially when you're telling us that your survey of non-random samples is somehow statistically valid.

It could be D-Link stuff is less "good" than other brands. Then again, it might not be true. You've so far provided opinion (which is fine) - but don't conflate it with fact until you've proven it.
 
Originally posted by: erwos
Telling me that you're oh so good at research design doesn't mean anything to me.
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Hmm. erwos it was your choice to turn it personal.

The thread started at 11/16/2007

Th OP came back and voice is disatisfaction at 12/11/2007 12:22 PM.

I did something ""terrible"" I offered him what I considered as a good balanced solution.

I did not mention any person and did Not make any comment about D-Link (2/11/2007 12:22 PM).

On 12/11/2007 12:39 PM I voiced my experience with D-Link. Nothing there was mentioned or address to any One in person.

Well on 12/12/2007 02:47 PM you chimed in and decided to make it personal.

You ask a question are you familiar with the idea of an unbiased sample?.

I gave you an answer.
 
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