08-13-2003, 09:09 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Looking for a Cheap WiFi Router? How about $9.99?
"AirPlus Enhanced 2.4GHz 802.11b 22Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router. This Mfr refurbished 22Mbps 802.11b Router has a built-in 4 port switch and advanced firewall features with parental controls. Compatible with XBoxLive and Playstation 2."
This seems almost too good to be true, but the price starts at $59.99, and after $50 in rebates, you end up with a net cost of $9.99. If you've ever thought about adding WiFi access to your home of office, this is an expensive way to give it a try. Too bad the CompactFlash WiFi cards for Pocket PCs aren't quite this cheap! :wink:
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08-13-2003, 09:15 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 48
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Good Router
I owned one of these routers for almost a year. It worked really well. I was able to play Xbox Live and VPN to work with it. Good router.
I'd still be using it except that I accidentally fried it when I plugged the wrong AC adapter into it after moving it, though. Because of my succcess with D-Link I replaced it with the DI-624 which is nearly the same except it adds 802.11 g support and drops the proprietary 22Mbps 802.11b+ that the router had.
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08-13-2003, 09:17 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 26
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If you've ever thought about adding WiFi access to your home of office, this is an expensive way to give it a try. Too bad the CompactFlash WiFi cards for Pocket PCs aren't quite this cheap!
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Yes, very expensive indeed :lol:
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08-13-2003, 09:24 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 210
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Re: Good Router
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Originally Posted by AKBishop
Because of my succcess with D-Link I replaced it with the DI-624 which is nearly the same except it adds 802.11 g support and drops the proprietary 22Mbps 802.11b+ that the router had.
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What problems does the proprietary 802.11b+ cause? Are there problems with using this router with wireless NICs from other manufacturers?
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08-13-2003, 09:25 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Good Router
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Originally Posted by upplepop
What problems does the proprietary 802.11b+ cause? Are there problems with using this router with wireless NICs from other manufacturers?
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AFAIK, none - you just won't get the 22 Mbps speed, it will work at 11 Mbps.
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08-13-2003, 09:37 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8
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D-link Routers
I have had a 802.11b D-Link Wifi-DSL router and it now stays in a corner. Totally unstable, I had to reboot it many times a day. I did send it back. The new one was as unstable. Could it be my home situation ? No. A colleague of mine had the same problems. We did both exchange it for a Linksys that works like a dream. In months it has always works perfectly. I have to think twice to remember where it is in the house. A friend of mine is looking for a Wifi solution but I prefer to throw this D-Link. So, even 1$ is to much for such a product.
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08-13-2003, 09:41 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 784
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I've used this router along with a cable modem for the past year and as far as I know it hasn't given me any problems. I'd highly recommend it especially for $9.99! Can you even get a 4 port hub/switch for under $10 bucks?
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08-13-2003, 09:50 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 14
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FYI fellow Canadian PocketPCThoughts-ers...
I read the fine print on the rebate coupons, and they apply in the U.S. only. Bummer!
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08-13-2003, 09:51 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 541
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These routers seem very much hit and miss, I personally have to reboot mine far too often due to losing network connectivity, and spotty WiFi strength/whether it's even working.
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08-13-2003, 09:52 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 8
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Sorry to hear about your problems BelgiumGuy.
I have had this router running for 8 months. I did the firmware update the day I put it in, configured it, and forgot about it. I have never had a problem with it. Works great. I have never even power-cycled it, it runs like a champ.
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