I need some thoughts on the router I have...

Hey guys, I just want to ask if anyone had the experience with D-Link's DIR 615, I bought it without checking reviews and it turns out this router is quite infamous across the web, I just want to know if the issues like constantly losing connection is present on newer models, (Rev.E3 F/W 5.10)

The thing that attracted me about this router is it's low price, then again, I don't want a router that only works for a week or two then fry itself

Any suggestion is welcomed

Thanks in advance for any feedback

I haven't had experience with this router, but in essence, there are older wireless G routers out there that run more stable, have more consistent throughput, and better range than this router. D-Link is my choice for network equipment, but every company has a router, or number of routers that everyone says is terrible. The DI-604 is considered D-links best consumer G router, just like the WRT54G is Linksys' best G router. And on occasion you'll grab a router that just doesn't work right. Sometimes you can upgrade the firmware and it will fix the issue.

And for future reference, never buy networking equipment without reading reviews. Here's a good place to start: Real Help For Your Small Network - SmallNetBuilder

You could try some third party firmware on your router. DD-WRT has firmware for many routers on the market right now, including yours. Just find the revision of your router, install the firmware, and see if it makes a difference. Just make sure when you install the firmware, you follow the instructions to the letter. If you don't do it exactly like they say, you might brick your router (make it unusable). As much as I like D-Link, their firmware isn't fantastic.

Firmware location: www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router

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