D-Link DI-LB604?4-Port Load Balancing Router

by D-Link

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BCC0M8
• Item model number: DI-LB604
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,607 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The D-Link DI-LB604 Load Balancing Router embodies the heart of a small business – low overhead and high return on investment. Featuring dual WAN ports and four LAN ports, this router provides consistent network uptime and reliable Ethernet connectivity.One of the main differentiators the DI-LB604 has from most routers is its dual WAN ports. With the ability to connect up to two Internet connections, the total available bandwidth doubles in capacity and therefore provides a tremendous increase in network efficiency and user productivity. Dual WAN ports also provide a fast-acting failover response mechanism; if one Internet connection goes down, the other automatically takes control to ensure continuous network uptime.

The built-in four-port switch provides computers on the LAN with network connectivity and Internet access. Connect up to four PCs or other networking devices to access company resources and use the Internet. The DI-LB604 is a scalable solution that allows users to add switches as business grows and network needs expand.The DI-LB604 also features the dual Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall with Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection to safeguard your network. This helps keep your network reliable and secure while maximizing the productivity of your network clients. E-mail alerts and a Syslog support ensure that network administrators have the information they need to maintain the network infrastructure. Combine these features with full System Logging, Static DHCP, Access Control List, VPN pass-through, and Network Diagnostic Tools ensures your network is fully protected from malicious attacks and outside intruders.

Setup for the DI-LB604 is straightforward. All the DI-LB604’s settings and configuration can be managed via a web-based utility. Firmware upgrades and automatic notifications are also readily available to ensure the router is always up-to-date. With businesses becoming increasingly network-dependent, the need to invest in a reliable network solution is crucial. The D-Link DI-LB604 offers high return on investment for any small business.

Features and Benefits

• Load balancing capabilities
• Advanced firewall protection
• Cost efficient alternative to a T1 Internet Connection
• Increases user productivity and network efficiency
• Easily add switches as needs increase

Product Description

NETWORK,LOAD BALANCING 4PT SWITCH

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Out of box sucked but FW upgrade made it worth it, October 5, 2006

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W. Baxter (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DI-LB604?4-Port Load Balancing Router (Personal Computers)

I bought this product to bridge a 1.5mb DSL and 4mb cable connection. It was easy to configure. But it reset the WAN ports every 3-5 minutes. It was painful. Also, it kept forgetting the the addresses the DHCP server was dishing out.

But I saw the review here on Amazon and got info on a FW upgrade that is not yet released. So I contacted D-LINK support. They gave me the run-around and one person hung up on me. Very uncool. And I was being very nice to her. But I kept having to correct her recaps of the problems. Finally someone pointed me at the right group. I asked nicely if I could get the upgrade. Mine was dated 9/26/06. It works like a charm!

I'm very happy with it. I'm having problems with one legacy Windows CE tablet computer but, otherwise, I have seen no instability.

Here is the group's phone number at D-LINK that is responsible for this device (877-354-6555).

Good luck!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised, January 29, 2006

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oakland_dad "oakland_dad" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D-Link DI-LB604?4-Port Load Balancing Router (Personal Computers)

I was getting tired of our DSL going down, so I got cable as well and tried this load-balancing router. It's great - now, not only do I get 100% up-time, but whenever either internet connection (DSL or cable) goes down, it sends me an email!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Plain did not work, April 10, 2006

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Joel I. Johnson "Software Engineer" (Metro Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DI-LB604?4-Port Load Balancing Router (Personal Computers)

I tried this router out for a weeks period of time with dismal results. The router would frequently reboot on it's own. Over a 5 hour period of time the router rebooted 32 times. During a reboot all internet sessions that are active get dropped. So this means all files I had downloading would get interruption, I would get kicked out of instant messengers, and I'd be disconnected from xbox live. I contacted dlink tech support who acknowledge my problem and that they had heard other reports of this problem. However, they were not able to suggest a course of resolution.