D-Link RangeBooster N Dual-Band DIR-628
(4 out of 5)
MSRP: $119
A good 802.11n router for those who want speedy dual-band Wi-Fi performance without spending a fortune.
Budget-minded Wi-Fi users know one thing: a cheap router is usually stripped of bells and whistles. The D-Link RangeBooster N Dual-Band DIR-628 has two glaring omissions: two antennas (instead of three) and four 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports, instead of those that support Gigabit Ethernet. Otherwise, this router is similar to D-Link’s flagship Xtreme N Duo Media DIR-855, which costs about $180 more. The DIR-628 isn’t the fastest dual-band router for less than $150, but if offers good dual-band performance for a reasonable price. Design and Features The DIR-628’s small footprint of only about 8 x 5 inches means you can tuck the router unobtrusively under a desk or on a bookshelf. The reversed SMA antennas are replaceable, so you can add higher-powered models such as the Hawking HAI7MD for about $40 each to add another 100 feet or so to the signal. However, the DIR-628 isn’t as sleek as the Linksys WRT610N
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Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by John Brandon