ROUTER DEAL -- *NEW* D-Link 804 DSL/Cable Router for $46 after MIR (new deal -- not Best Buy or Circuit City)

[MontyBurns]

Amazon.com has the new D-Link 804 4-port fully switched cable/DSL router for $79.99, with a $30 mail-in rebate. As best I can tell from reading technical documents on D-Link's site and elsewhere, the 804 appears to be a replacement to the 704, with the main differences being that the 804 has the plug-ins on back (makes more sense) and has a graphical interface for changing the router's settings.

I have a 704, and it's great -- very fast, easy to configure, COM port on back for modem back-up, sep. uplink port (so you get a full 4 ports for your computers/printers... no need to take one up with the actual cable/dsl connection).

Note that there is already a thread about getting this router on clearance for $50 at Best Buy without rebates, but many users have reported problems finding the router at BB (in stock, and/or at that price).

To get this deal:

1. Find the router at Amazon.com
here. Price is $79.99, and you can print the $30 rebate from this page.

2. Use a $10 off a $75 purchase code. **UPDATE** The code is: AMZNSWEEPBXX. Now, before everyone gets their undies in a bunch: Amazon SPECIFICALLY says: "*** This offer is restricted to one per customer. Feel free to pass it on to a friend! ***" This code is intended for wide, public release.

3. Shipping will be about $6. Your net cost will be $80 - $10 -$30 + $6 = $46.


If anyone has any more insight into the differences between this router and the DI-704, I'd like to hear it.

 

[MontyBurns]

Do a google search for "DI-804" and you'll find lots of pages that say this is the replacement for the DI-704. Looks good.

 

[Raiden256]

Been looking for a good deal on one of these... time to jump on board!

 

[MADCAP]

What's with the 32 users statement on the website? I just bought the 704(and love it!) and it says it supports 253. What gives? Is it lower funcioning in certain ways?

I do prefer the 704 because of the metal casing(not plastic). But the 804 wins big points for having all cables in back.

 

[MADCAP]

Opps! Answered my own question. It does 32 behind the firewall. And it does 253 total with attached hubs and switches(of course) without protection.

 

[overpower]

Thanks Monty,
Good deal.

OP

 

[princeofdenmark]

Great find. Amazon just dropped the price on this router by $8 and D-Link increased the rebate by $10. This router is at a smokin' price now!

 

[Telemonius]

i bought this router a few weeks ago. had it up and running within a half-hour with my @home cable. for the price, this router's a steal. contact me via pm if you need any help configuring it.