D-Link DIR-601 Wireless-N 150 Home Router

by D-Link

• Upgrade to a Faster Wireless Network with Better Home Coverage than Wireless G
• Advanced Performance based on Wireless N Technology
• Faster Connection Speeds for Streaming Videos and File Sharing
• Easy-to-Use Wireless Security Features with Active Firewall Protection
• Upgrade Your Home Network With Wireless N

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002VJL0OS
• Item model number: DIR-601
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (724 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #39 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The D-Link Wireless N 150 Home Router (DIR-601) delivers high performance, end-to-end wireless connectivity based on Wireless N technology. The DIR-601 provides better wireless coverage and improved speeds over previous-generation Wireless G*. Upgrading your home network to Wireless N 150 provides an excellent solution for experiencing better wireless performance while sharing a broadband Internet connection with multiple computers over a secure wireless network.

Upgrade to a faster wireless network with better home coverage than Wireless G with the D-Link DIR-601 (see larger image).

 

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Key Features

Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage Single-band Wireless N connectivity Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling (VoIP) experience Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup Capable of streaming audio and video to compatible UPnP-enabled devices Easy-to-use wireless security features with Active Firewall protection 4 High Speed Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity Faster connection speeds for streaming videos and file sharing

Enhanced Wireless Range

Utilizing the benefits of Wireless N technology, the DIR-601 performs faster file transfers and farther coverage enabling greater wireless signals across your home. Not only does the DIR-601 extend your wireless range, it also works with your existing Wireless G devices.

Easy To Set Up

The DIR-601 makes it easy to set up your wireless network in your home or office without professional installation. The DIR-601 includes an Installation Wizard CD-ROM, which walks you through the easy step-by-step installation process to set up your wireless network and Internet connection in minutes. Once the setup process is complete, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, media, and more.

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Easy To Secure

The DIR-601 supports the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 ensure the usage of the best possible encryption available, regardless of your client devices. In addition, the DIR-601 utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. Plus, the DIR-601 includes Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with a push button feature that easily sets up and activates your network security functions.

What This Product Does

Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, and media players with greater distances and coverage across your home than previous-generation Wireless G technology.

Why Wireless 150 Is Better

The Wireless N 150 Home Router is based on Wireless N technology to greatly improve the speed of your wireless signal up to 4X faster than previous- generation Wireless G. This allows the Wireless N 150 Home Router to provide better reception and greater wireless coverage.

Think Green

D-Link Green devices are about providing an alternatives without compromising performance. They are designed to help conserve energy, protect our environment from harmful substances, and reduce waste by using recyclable packaging.

Conserves Energy

• Automatically powers down ports that have no link
• Budgets power output for different Ethernet cable lengths
• Includes wireless LAN scheduling, which can shut down your wireless network when not in use for further power savings
• Reduces energy consumption by using an Energy Star qualified power adapter

Specifications

• Standards: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Interface Type: 4 Fast Ethernet LAN Ports (10/100), 1 Fast Ethernet WAN Port
• Antenna Type: Single External Antenna
• Security: WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access); Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) -- push button and pin
• Advanced Firewall Features: Network Address Translation (NAT), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), VPN Pass-through / Multi-sessions PPTP / L2TP / IPSec
• Device Management: Internet Explorer v7 or Later; Mozilla Firefox v3.0 or Later; or other Java-enabled Browsers
• Certifications: FCC Class B, CE, Wi-Fi
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches (WxDxH)
• Recommended System Requirements: For optimal wireless performance, use with the Wireless 150 USB Adapter (DWA-125)
• Minimum System Requirements: Computer with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 or Mac OS X (v10.4); Internet Explorer v7 or Mozilla Firefox v3.0; CD-ROM Drive; Network Interface Card; and for Internet access a Cable or DSL Modem and Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

What's in the Box

D-Link DIR-601 router, CAT5 Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with installation wizard, operating instructions and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

	N 150	N 300	N+ 300	N+ 300 Dual Band
	D-Link DIR-601	D-Link DIR-615	D-Link DIR-655	D-Link DIR-825
Share the Internet throughout your home network
Easy file sharing within your home network
Better range and speed over Wireless G
Backwards compatible with Wireless G
Safe network connection with Wi-Fi encryption & Dual Active firewall
Push button Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS)
Intelligent antenna technology for better Wi-Fi coverage
Enhanced router performance for a more reliable network
QoS engine prioritizes video and gaming traffic
Designed for more coverage & performance throughout your home
Use 5 GHz band for streaming HD content with less interference

 

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Link draft 802.11n devices.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

154 of 161 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars works great as a Wireless Access Point August 4, 2010

By Chuck Maru

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have used many bargain & a few name brands of wireless equipment over the years. I bought this D-Link because it is almost as inexpensive as the bargain brands, some of which worked, some of which didn't & all of which lacked helpful software and instructions. I'm using 2 of these DIR-601's a Wireless Access Points. No interference with each other (BTW, 2.4 GHz portable phones interfere with all wireless network devices, so we switched to Panasonic DECT 6.0 phones). There are simple instructions in the PDF manual, which is quite good overall, for hooking them into a router & using them as WAPs. They connect easily to our laptops and iPad -- just choose your network and type in your password (WPA2 encryption is best) the first time -- no software drivers required. We run both G and N laptops. Range seems excellent. Setup software is easy to use. I like this D-Link so much I bought my son one. He uses it as a wireless router at his apartment and it works fine for him too.

98 of 101 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Bargain router December 29, 2010

By DKT

Amazon Verified Purchase

I gave the D-Link DIR-601 router a 4-star rating based the three most important attributes: Price, ease of setup and performance. It was only $20 at the time I purchased it, which seems less than the cost of the materials to make it(!). Since this was my first experience with a router in my home, I did a fair amount of research and found a lot of not-so-good reviews on many more-to-MUCH-more-expensive routers. The problem areas were invariably poor range and difficult installation. The reviews on the DIR-601 were much better than most, which, combined with price, is why I chose it.

I can confirm that the reviews are accurate. Installation was extremely easy; the "wizard" worked perfectly on an XP computer. I do have some minor range issues, but fewer than those reported by some users of much more expensive routers. The router is in my home office in the BASEMENT of the house. The basement walls are 8" poured concrete and the router happens to be next to the north wall. If I take my Toshiba Win 7 laptop to any part of the house OUTSIDE the planes of the basement walls (the porch and the breakfast-room-extension off the kitchen), the signal strength can drop to as little as 2 out of 5 bars, and download speed can drop from 18-20Mbps to just under 4Mbps. But I'm pretty sure that NO router -- at any price -- would do significantly better if positioned in the same place. Everywhere INSIDE the planes of the basement walls -- even the bedrooms 2-stories up and farthest from the router -- I typically get 4-5 bars. There are times when it falls to 3 bars in one bedroom, but it's not consistently at that level, so the drop-off could be due to transient interference from other electronics (e.g., our three cordless phones or routers in homes near us). I'm virtually certain that I could improve the signal strength in the areas where it's low by positioning the router close to the basement ceiling and away from the walls. But doing that requires (a) a couple of very long Ethernet cables (impractical) or (b) a couple of power line Ethernet adapters (expensive) or (c) getting a repeater (also expensive).

I had one issue that I called D-Link's tech support about. Shields Up (Gibson Research's program that tests the status of the first 1056 ports on your computer) has always shown my desktop ports to be 100% "stealth" -- invisible to the Internet. After installing the router, it showed ports 0 and 1 as only "closed", not "stealth". I contacted D-Link support via e-mail and received a reply within a day asking me to call a support phone #, which I did. The call was answered immediately (no hold time), the technician (South Africa) was knowledgeable and resolved the issue during the call. Turns out Shields Up is measuring the status of the router, not my PC. This tech support experience was completely opposite to what I had been told about D-Link's support -- that it was slow and not very good. If I were rating their tech support, I'd give it 5 stars.

If you're new to routers, be aware that this is NOT an N-300 router; it's an N-150 router. That means (my understanding) that the maximum bandwidth it can deliver is 150Mbps. Since no one in the house plays complex games or streams movies from the Internet, and there are currently only 2 computers using the cable connection, a 300Mbps router would be overkill for us. But if you have multiple (4-5) computers playing Internet games simultaneously, you should probably get an N-300 router.

341 of 368 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars No title! HAH! September 1, 2010

By Andrew Joshua Deisch

Amazon Verified Purchase

Reviews. from people like me don't really help you consumers much, as I am a tech freak, so I come on here, already knowing what I want to buy, all I will say is that, if you are looking for a wireless router that has great strength over a moderate distance, then the D-Link N150 is for you. It works for just browsing, and gaming alike. I have yet to lose a connection with the massive use I have going on with it.

I have 9 computers, 1 Playstation 3, 2 Xbox 360's and 1 Nintendo Wii, running off of this one wireless router, and even with 80 percent of those up at one time, I have never been dropped, and have seen full connectivity each time, with perfect latency in between. No lag, Nor overlay.

I live him an apartment, with 3 people.