Having read soooo many reviews of the difficulties involved in getting this device to bridge properly, I budgeted several hours to get the 1522 up and running. Because I have the DLink 655 router, I thought I would attempt to follow the quick start manual which suggested push button setup. At first, I powered up the 1522 as suggested, saw the orange light (when set in bridge mode) blink a few times, then pressed the auto button on the side of the unit. It did not flash, but I still pressed the corresponding button on the 655. The 655, which was 3 feet from the 1522, flashed the auto button happily, oblivious to the seeming lack of signal from the 1522. I had set up my laptop to receive Ethernet signal only (dis-enabling wireless)and plugged it into the 1522. I then tested the 1522 on my laptop, and sure enough, there was no signal. I read over the push button directions more closely, and it seemed likely that what the orange blinking signal reference meant was to press the auto button while the orange was blinking. To do so meant again powering up the 1522, which took no time. I saw the orange light blink again, then moved to press the auto button once again. But the orange light only flashed for a few seconds. So, once again, power up, but this time with my finger on the auto button. As soon as I saw the orange light blink once, I hit the auto button. This time, the auto button began to flash blue. I then pressed the auto button on the 655, and again, it flashed happily away. Except that I noticed that the auto light on the 1522 stopped flashing and became a steady blue, while the orange light on the front continued to flash on and off. Success?
I had not made any additional settings on my laptop, did not change any tcp settings, change any network or subnet codes (the only change I made was to turn off wireless). I then checked the browser, and BAM, just like that, I had a lightning fast connection. I confirmed to make sure wireless was turned off (I was a few feet from the 655, so I had to check). I then opened some software to confirm that there was a new device on my network, and it clearly showed the new DLink device, with no issues. Finally, I opened up the DLink 1522 software (entering the 192.168.0.50 into my browser) and the correct page came up, showing all of the appropriate readings. So much for spending the afternoon!
The next test was to turn off the device, then re-power, mimicking the physical move it would soon make to the media room to strengthen my signal to my Sony BDP for Neflix, and my receiver's internet connection (which must be by Ethernet - while the Sony can operate on wireless, the signal has been slow loading up Netflix). When I powered up, the orange light immediately began to flash, another light showed the connection to one of the four ports connected to my laptop, and the laptop Ethernet signal worked flawlessly. For now, no need to re-push button or re-establish, it just worked.
Finally, the move to the media room. I was not sure if the signal would be much better than the wireless signal I currently had - after all, the bridge takes the same wireless signal and just outputs it to Ethernet. However, both the Sony and Onkyo receiver are in a heavy wooden cabinet, and this may affect the wireless signal - the 1522 could be positioned anywhere nearby, not enclosed. So I powered up the 1522, noticed assuredly the orange light flashing indicating bridge mode, and attached first the Onkyo receiver. It immediately read the signal as being present, and I happily coasted through the menu offering internet radio, Napster, Pandora, etc. I tested Internet Radio, was amazed at how great a few stations sounded, and tried Pandora. Once I logged on, this too was nearly CD quality (and showed album art on my HD TV).
Next I connected the Sony BDP, and walked through resetting this Blu-Ray device to receive Ethernet instead of wireless. It took a few tries, at first not receiving, and then receiving a signal but no internet. On the third try, it indicated a wired connection. I first went to YouTube, and the screen came right into the index page for YouTube. With wireless, it took several seconds to fully load that menu. I clicked on "most popular" and instantly was watching an incredible video of a boat off of Japan roller coasting through the biggest tsunami waves. No little spinning dial (the Sony icon for loading), just instant video. I next tried Slacker, and again, no delay to getting to the menu. The station loaded instantly (again, with wireless there was some lag time), and sounded just as well as the wireless. Of course, these are less demanding sources, mostly for audio. The final test would be Netflix, which in wireless mode takes at least 45 seconds to go from clicking the link, seeing your queue, selecting a movie, then loading the movie. Sometimes longer. The Netflix interface each time lets you know it is connecting, loading, loading and loading. With the 1522, it cut the time in half, maybe even less. And the connection was perfect, with hardly any ghosting (or whatever that effect is - the picture looks like a watercolor painting instead of sharp and clear colors). I was able to switch from an episode of Lost to an episode of 24 in less time than it would take to physically swap out DVD's of the same two series. This is Netflix streamed as it was meant to be.
I was curious, and did one final test. I connected my laptop to the 1522 (which now lit up a third blue light on the front connecting to the laptop) and ran some internet "Speed tests". Then I compared my wireless card in the laptop (after unplugging the 1522) and also did the same speed tests. There was not much difference, so I must assume that the 1522 may not necessarily boost the wireless signal it receives. The difference was that I could move the 1522 wherever I liked anywhere in the room (subject to the length of Ethernet cable) and clear of other electronic devices, and that thick wooden cabinet, which makes a difference in signal reception. Obviously, I cannot move the Sony or Onkyo to get a better wireless signal as they are firmly on a shelf in a cabinet. Of course, YMMV, but I recommend testing the 1522, as it may indeed boost the wireless signal enough to make a huge difference, since my use of Speed Tests was not in any way scientific.
Bottom Line, if you are looking for an enhancement for distant wireless streaming, or you have a component(s) that can only do internet via wired Ethernet, the DLink 1522 can be a GREAT SOLUTION.
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Excellent Product. Easy to use and setup.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 3, 2013
