Customer Reviews

D-Link DCM-200 Cable Modem

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I have att broadband and instead of leasing the modem ... per month, I was thinking, why not purchase a modem, where you can keep it. This modem comes out to be ... after rebate which if you are planning to have broadband for more than 7 months, this would pay for itself. I wish I had done it earlier because I have already paid for 5 months worth for the cable modem, I could have already own the modem. Setting it up was a piece of cake. I simply installed the driver as the instructions said, called at&t and gave them my modem's product number, plugged in my new modem and waalah, my modem was working. This modem comes with USB connection also, but I can't seem to get that to work, but I'm happy with the ethernet connection. Before buying this modem, check your broadband internet company's website to see if it is compatible with their system. Also, I heard that some companies charge you to pick up your old modem, mine said that they didn't but I didn't want to take the chance so I returned it to my local office myself. Also comes with a 5 year warranty, the nice looking linksys one comes with only a 1 year warranty, something to consider.

The DCM-200 modem is the first network device I've ever hooked up that installed flawlessly. Installation took less than five minutes from start to finish and, even more surprising, the DCM-200 is noticeably faster than the modem it replaced, an almost new RCA modem provided by Mediacom. The RCA modem was only a few months old but had been a pain to install (a couple of phone calls over two days). Not so with the DCM-200. Installation couldn't have been easier. I just powered everything down, hooked the DCM-200 up, called Mediacom on the phone, powered everything back up when instructed, opened the browser to the IP address provided by Mediacom and everything else was automatic (except for powering down my PC again). I've got three PC's networked together with a switch/router/firewall and have grown accustomed to spending hours fiddling to get everything to play together properly. It was totally unexpected to have the DCM-200 off and running right out of the chute. Installation of network components just doesn't get any easier than with the DCM-200.

The noticeable speed increase I see with the DCM-200 apparently results from less latency in message processing within the modem. Responses from internet sites quite often seem instantaneous, whereas with the earlier RCA modem, responses were most often in the seconds range.

This modem failed 6 times before I returned it to the maker for repair or replacement. It would go out and AT&T techs could not make it work. It would come back in without anyone doing anything. It was intermittent and the problem could not be solved. Since my very frustrating experience with this product I could never trust it again. I have another brand now and it is working much better than the DCM200 ever did. Unhappy in California.

I have owned it for about 6 months now and never had any problem with it. Worked right out of the box, all I had to do was to call Charter and give them MAC number. Would buy it again, especially at these prices now.

Just received the DCM-200 cable modem. Easy to set up and works great. I was concerned because it was such a good deal, however, 100% satisfied. My local cable company set it right up. I don't have to ever rent again.

This modem needs extremely good ventilation to work properly. For it to work reliably, I actually had to attach a fan to it. If it gets hot at all it drops the connection and needs to be reset. It works fine when it is cool but I can't keep it cool enough for long enough periods of time.

It didn't take me very long to install it. It worked great. The USB Connection works good also. Windows 2000 detected a wrong driver and if you ask the Driver installer to look in the CD for the right driver, it detects the D-Link driver properly and it worked perfectly. An ON/OFF switch in the Cable Modem would have been great...its a great Buy. I have used a Motorola Surfboard cable modem (rented from cable company)earlier...I didn't see much difference in the modem. I have D-Link Wireless router also. It has been great as well

... It's easy to set-up with AT&T. I called AT&T and they gave me the website to register. It was done in less than 10 minutes and I was surfing faster than my leased RCA. I recommend this product since now it should take less than 8 months worth of lease to fully pay this modem. Beats leasing. Again, easy set-up if you have AT&T. No trouble with windows XP.

I purchased a dlink wireless router to share my internet with other computers. After five calls to dlink tech support they suggested I try a different brand router or different cable modem. So I purchased the linksys router, same problems. Must be this modem. Before trying to use the router I've had good performance with the modem via ethernet. Tried to use the USB option once, couldn't get it to work.

I have Macs and this little modem was easy to install using ethernet. Just plug it in and call the cable company to register the modem. I have had it for a month and it is working fine.

The price was the best I could find.

Marge