D-Link Ethernet Broadband Router EBR-2310

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GVTX6U
• Item model number: EBR-2310
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
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  #16 in	Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Microphones > Wired
  #40 in	Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Networking Products > Routers

• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 13, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Create a wired network in your home using the D-Link Ethernet Broadband Router. Connect this Wired Router to a broadband modem and share your high-speed Internet access, check email, share files, and enjoy online gaming. This Wired Router provides four 10/100 Ethernet ports to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled PCs or network devices. Switching capabilities have been integrated into this device to efficiently manage your network traffic. It includes a built-in firewall for safeguarding your network from hackers and malicious attacks. Parental control features are also included to monitor Internet usage and block inappropriate content. The Quick Router Setup Wizard is provided to help you set up your network in minutes. For creating a simple wired network for your home, the easy-to-use D-Link Ethernet Broadband Router gets the job done.

Features and Benefits

• The Quick Router Setup Wizard makes it easy to install and use
• Four ethernet ports allow for simple networking
• A built-in Cable Tester Utility is included to help you diagnose and troubleshoot physical cable problems.
• Ideal if you’re creating your home or small business network
• Firewall features include Network Address Translation (NAT), MAC Filtering, Website Filtering and Scheduling

Product Description

Ethernet Broadband Router

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock-Solid Router, March 15, 2007

By	Thomas L. Ford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I was using a Linksys wired router/switch for a few years. I was constantly losing VPN connection and having to re-connect. I put in VOIP (Vonage) phone and had to restart every 3 hours. I thought I had cable modem problems, network problems, config. problems on router. Finally, I ordered the D-Link EBR-2310 (because it was very inexpensive). I took it out of the box, plugged it in, connected my (4) network cables including a wireless connection. In 6 weeks I have not had a single connection problem. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! - highly recommended.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plays well with the Mac, May 30, 2007

By	Richard Glantz (Lexington MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although the box doesn't say so, this unit does set up and run with the Mac. Just ignore the Setup Wizard on the CD and most of the 66-page manual on the CD. To set up the router, connect the unit to your Mac using the thoughtfully included Ethernet cable, be sure you are NOT connected to the Internet, power up the router and your Mac, [...]. The router will self-configure, asking you to change the password if you so choose. Piece of cake.

If the box had contained just one slip of paper recapitulating the above for non-Windows users, I would have saved considerable time searching for MAC addresses, DNS adressses, and IP addresses that the router actually finds all by itself; and I would have rated it 5 stars.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor Mac Documentation : Mac Installation Guide Below, July 9, 2008

By	Arnim Zola - See all my reviews

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I'd give this 4 stars but I've deducted 1 star for the bad Mac setup documentation.

GRIPES FIRST:

Right out of the box some of the router ports are covered up telling the user to read the documentation first. If that's so critical, why is this setup poor for Mac users? The set-up wizard on the CD-Rom DOES NOT work for Macs. The CD-Rom sleeve tells Mac (and Linux) users to find the documentation in the bin\docs folder of the CD-Rom. The problem there is there isn't a "docs" folder inside the "bin" folder. But there is a "docs" folder outside the "bin" folder, inside you'll find a PDF manual that's for all platforms, and not just Macs. This PDF manual does not step you through connecting your network. It's more for reference after your network is set up. No special mention of Mac set up is mentioned in the PDF.

So for Mac users, here's a quick guide. The instructions are from the BACKSIDE of the flimsy, 1-sheet Quick Router Set Up Guide. The front side isn't that helpful as it refers to WIRELESS routers and this is a WIRED router. Since there is no mention of WIRED routers on the front side of the Quick Router Set Up Guide, it almost seems like they inserted the wrong guide in the box.

Turn to the BACKSIDE of the Quick Router Set Up Guide and follow my paraphrased steps :

1. Unplug the power from your Modem.

2. Assuming your Mac had been connected directly to the Modem before, unplug the ethernet cable from the back of your Mac and plug that cable to the Blue port labeled "1". This connects your Mac to the Router.

3. Use the ethernet cable supplied in the router box and use it to connect your Modem to the "internet" port of the Router.

4. Plug the power cord into the Modem.

5. Plug the power cord into the Router.

6. Reboot your computer. That's it. If you want to plug additional computers, just plug additional ethernet cables from the router to your other computers (No additional ethernet cables included). You won't need to repeat the previous steps though you will need to reboot your additional computers.

7. If you want to change the default password of your router, open up a web browser and go to http://192.168.0.1 and in the login page, your username is "admin" and your default password is blank (i.e. don't type in anything) and click to log in. On the next page there is a link called "Tools". If you click on that, you can change the Router's password. If you do this, be sure to write it down somewhere.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

- The form of the Router is nice and compact. The AC adaptor is also compact and not a brick plug but one of the narrower ones.

- The setup page (when you go to http://192.168.0.1) is nicer than the ones from Netgear. It's easier to navigate.

- This Router is supposed to have been tested for Xbox 360 connections as well.

- One gripe for Amazon is it listed the D-Link 5 Port SWITCH when I did a search for "router". So I had ordered the switch without thinking instead of this item. I'll need to return the Switch now that I have a real router.