Nothing ruins a frag-fest faster than lag. GameFuel allows you to customize your network settings to prioritize game traffic You can never have too much information. That's why we've included a Network Activity Display to show you what's going on with your router. Playing by yourself can be fun, but getting online and fragging others is way better. Router also has the power of dualband (2.4 or 5GHz) wireless signals to get your game on in the wireless band of your choice. Push the limits of networking technology and experience the evolution of gigabit speed.
Product Description With dualband Wireless N technology (2.4GHz or 5GHz) gamers can choose which wireless band works best for them. In order to get the best out of your game, the Xtreme N Gaming Router includes an updated GameFuel™ Priority Engine to prioritize your gaming traffic on the network and get your game going smoother. The DGL-4500/RE also includes Gigabit LAN and WAN ports to get your game on with incredible speeds. Information is key, with that in mind we’ve included the Network Activity Display to give you vital information about your router and network all at the touch of a button. .com
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From the Manufacturer It's not everyday you come across a device designed solely with the gamer in mind. The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is one of those few devices built especially for gamers. Experience the power of our Xtreme N Duo wireless technology for data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps** and Gigabit LAN and WAN Ports to get your game on faster than ever before. We've also added an updated version of our award-winning GameFuel technology to get your game going smoother. To top it off, we've thrown in a high-performance CPU and a Network Activity Display to give you a serious gaming router. The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (see larger image). Rear view (see larger image). Network activity display (see larger image). Key FeaturesWireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage 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 Dualband 802.11n technology (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for getting your game on in the wireless band of your choice Active Firewall protection 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity Network Activity Display that gives you vital information about your router and network settings Updated GameFuel Engine to keep your game going smoother Backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices D-Link Green Verified Product (hardware version A1 and A2) Includes SharePort technology* for sharing USB devices like printers and storage over your network Gamefuel PriorityNothing ruins a frag-fest faster than lag. GameFuel allows you to customize your network settings to prioritize game traffic so your roommate doesn't hog all the bandwidth while downloading tracks from his favorite 80's hair band. Network Activity DisplayYou can never have too much information. That's why we've included a Network Activity Display to show you what's going on with your router. Check your Internet, LAN, WAN and other various settings all from one screen. We've also included a clock in there so you can see exactly how long you've spent playing the game and not taking out the trash.The D-Link DGL-4500 includes a network activity display that gives you vital information about your router and network settings. Click here to see more.Xtreme WirelessPlaying by yourself can be fun, but getting online and fragging others is way better. Make sure your wireless signal can make it into the basement with our Xtreme N Duo wireless technology**. With Xtreme N Duo technology your router also has the power of dual-band (2.4 or 5 GHz) wireless signals to get your game on in the wireless band of your choice.Shareport With SharePort technology you can connect a USB printer or storage device to your router and allow users to access them from anywhere on the network. Conveniently turn your existing USB printers and storage devices into network devices for everyone to share. Gigabit GamingPush the limits of networking technology and experience the evolution of gigabit speed. Share broadband Internet, boost network performance and stay competitive in your online games.What's in the Box Xtreme N gaming router, 3 detachable antennas, Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with installation wizard, product documentation, and World in Conflict content * Requires SharePort Client Utility installation on the PC. SharePort upgrade is available for the hardware versions A1, A2.** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. See more
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K**R
It lasted.
This router was okay. I don't like D-Link for many reasons. I've had one die. I've worked on another that was still "supported" by D-Link but had not been updated for years. It had constant drop issues because the router couldn't maintain time. I've had a D-link wireless adapter that was a dud out of the box and D-Link support said they would call me about it. That never happened. So, I'm a bit sour with D-Link for many reasons. To be fair I've had a Netgear router just die on me.This router worked for me for a few years, but it was a mediocre product I would say. The wireless was supposed to be "extreme" but its coverage was less than a single Wireless-N router I recently bought from Linksys. It was just a cheap replacement router for this one, because the plastic piece on the inside of the power adapter came out and I could no longer hook up my router. Funny enough I can't find a replacement for it. The one that is on Amazon actually doesn't match the specs for the router and would eventually cause problems I'm sure (the reviews seem to agree with me). I went to Radioshack to see if they carried a match and the associate there couldn't help either. They didn't seem to have a matching part anyway. D-Link didn't have anything like this either. Contacting their support would likely be a futile process again.Either way I wouldn't use it again now. The cheap Linksys router works much better than this one anyway.
J**H
Absolutely Pitiful - Laptop adapters connect at 54Mbps ONLY! Confirmed by Tech Support!
Everyone checks the wireless signal strength when using a wireless connection but I'm not sure if everyone checks their connection speed. I've used Netgear and Linksys N routers in the past and I've never had problems. I wanted to upgrade to a gigabit router with USB printserver capabilities so I looked at the DGL-4500.Long story short: If you don't have a D-Link wireless adapter on your desktop or laptop, you'll most likely connect at 54Mbps (G) even with N adapters. This is confirmed by D-Link Tech support. They apparently they get calls on this all the time because the guy knew my problem before I finished telling him what it was. Nice, eh?I have three laptops in my household that all connected to my old Netgear WNR2000 at 130Mbps. They now all connect at 54Mbps with this D-link router.Three words: It's going back.I'm getting the Netgear WNDR3700 and saying "Goodbye" to D-Link for good. I can understand getting "better" performance when pairing up product brands but this situation doesn't even allow non-paired brands to even work as they should. What's the point of having an N laptop that can't even connect on N?That's just poor.
S**R
ehh, it works...
For a gaming router they really don't make port forwarding easy. I like my Cisco-Linksys WRT600N a lot better because it offered many simplified port forwards/ranges/triggers. This D-Link doesn't even have offer enough settings to forward both my xbox and ps3, much less my pc, skype, and slingboxes. I guess they consider it a gaming router because it offers priorities for various IPs, so if that's all you need then this might work for you. Also it doesn't appear that the DMZ works right cause I get nat type strict even though I put the IP in the DMZ I still had to turn UPnP on, but my other routers work fine. They are phasing this out for a new model, so I thought I'd see what kind of quality D-Link had to offer before I considered the newer model. They had several years to get this one right, and never could, so I'm sticking with Cisco-Linksys from now on.
S**P
Small and Mighty
I purchased this router as my household outgrew our 7 year old Linksys router. Surfing the web had become as slow as cold molasses and we have a Broadband connection. Though I had no problem at all over the years with the Linksys router, after careful review on many sites, I decided to purchase this D-Link router. After reading some reviews of most 'N' routers, I was worried about dropped signals. Supposedly most N routers are indeed faster but are susceptable to dropping the signal often. I wound up reading many reviews of the D-Link router and was finally satisfied that I had found the one. This router is not only sleek but it has no problem handling my household's wireless, as well as wired, needs. Now, we may not have the most technical home out there but we have the following connected at all times: 3 laptops, 1 desktop, 1 wireless printer, 1 wireless XBox Live, 1 Wii Network, and a home phone connection. This is all besides the occasional DS and Palm Pilot connection. I barely get a hiccup now much less a total disconnection. I'm very happy with my purchase.
The D-Link DGL-4500 GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router offers decent performance and a long list of features for home wireless networking and hardcore gamers. However, it lacks support for simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands along with random resets during heavy loads. You may want to wait for a successor to the DGL-4500, or at least a firmware update, before buying it. With the hefty price tag of about $180, we expected better stability. Unless you plan to take advantage of the DGL-4500's GameFuel feature for prioritizing bandwidth for games, we still recommend D-Link's DIR-655 Xtreme N router for its superior performance or the Netgear WNR854T RangeMax for its speed, stability, and price
C**H
Router that fails to do it's job.
My experience with this router has been an awful one. It constantly drops connection and randomly reboots. I couldn't host any games online and was always getting dropped from MMOs as well. The display as I see it is completely useless and will most likely be rarely used, its a novelty at best. Looking around online confirms that I am not the only one with these issues. The fix that seems to help some people is rolling back the firmware to version 1.15 or lower, but this did not improve the performance for me. I wound up looking for a replacement. I suggest staying away from this D-Link and looking for something else. I replaced mine with an Apple Airport Extreme. I did not originally consider it but the reviews were stunning. I now own one and the difference is night and day. The build quality is excellent. The LED indicator is actually useful, and it was very easy to set up. It has been by far the most reliable router I've owned.
N**S
Mediocre when it worked.
I have had this router for just over a year and a half. It did what it had to despite having very dated firmware. The 5GHz band worked well and was fast for about a year, for the past six months it has been intermittently reseting. Turning off spontaneously and powering back on. The problem only worsens when using the 2.4GHz band. The router resets multiple times a day under even the lightest use.This was my first D-Link router and from the experience I think I will go back to using a Linksys, even if it is Cisco now.
J**E
Looses contact constantly !
For the price paid for this router it should have performed much better than it actually did. It was easy to set up but looses contact with my computer and the gaming server constantly.
G**E
Five Stars
Excellent router
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Fantastic experience overall. Will recommend to friends and family.
It's not everyday you come across a device designed solely with the gamer in mind. The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (DGL-4500) is one of those few devices built especially for gamers. Experience the power of our Xtreme N Duo wireless technology for data transfer rates of up to 300Mbps** and Gigabit LAN and WAN Ports to get your game on faster than ever before.
We've also added an updated version of our award-winning GameFuel technology to get your game going smoother. To top it off, we've thrown in a high-performance CPU and a Network Activity Display to give you a serious gaming router.
The D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router (see larger image).
Rear view (see larger image).
Network activity display (see larger image).
Key Features
Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage
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
Dualband 802.11n technology (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for getting your game on in the wireless band of your choice
Active Firewall protection
4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity
Network Activity Display that gives you vital information about your router and network settings
Updated GameFuel Engine to keep your game going smoother
Backward compatible with 802.11a/g/b devices
D-Link Green Verified Product (hardware version A1 and A2)
Includes SharePort technology* for sharing USB devices like printers and storage over your network
Gamefuel Priority
Nothing ruins a frag-fest faster than lag. GameFuel allows you to customize your network settings to prioritize game traffic so your roommate doesn't hog all the bandwidth while downloading tracks from his favorite 80's hair band.
Network Activity Display
You can never have too much information. That's why we've included a Network Activity Display to show you what's going on with your router. Check your Internet, LAN, WAN and other various settings all from one screen. We've also included a clock in there so you can see exactly how long you've spent playing the game and not taking out the trash.
The D-Link DGL-4500 includes a network activity display that gives you vital information about your router and network settings. Click here to see more.
Xtreme Wireless
Playing by yourself can be fun, but getting online and fragging others is way better. Make sure your wireless signal can make it into the basement with our Xtreme N Duo wireless technology**. With Xtreme N Duo technology your router also has the power of dual-band (2.4 or 5 GHz) wireless signals to get your game on in the wireless band of your choice.
Shareport
With SharePort technology you can connect a USB printer or storage device to your router and allow users to access them from anywhere on the network. Conveniently turn your existing USB printers and storage devices into network devices for everyone to share.
Gigabit Gaming
Push the limits of networking technology and experience the evolution of gigabit speed. Share broadband Internet, boost network performance and stay competitive in your online games.
What's in the Box
Xtreme N gaming router, 3 detachable antennas, Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with installation wizard, product documentation, and World in Conflict content
* Requires SharePort Client Utility installation on the PC. SharePort upgrade is available for the hardware versions A1, A2.
** Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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The one that is on Amazon actually doesn't match the specs for the router and would eventually cause problems I'm sure (the reviews seem to agree with me). I went to Radioshack to see if they carried a match and the associate there couldn't help either. They didn't seem to have a matching part anyway. D-Link didn't have anything like this either. Contacting their support would likely be a futile process again.Either way I wouldn't use it again now. The cheap Linksys router works much better than this one anyway."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"2.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"J***H"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2010","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Absolutely Pitiful - Laptop adapters connect at 54Mbps ONLY! Confirmed by Tech Support!\n \n","reviewBody":"Everyone checks the wireless signal strength when using a wireless connection but I'm not sure if everyone checks their connection speed. I've used Netgear and Linksys N routers in the past and I've never had problems. I wanted to upgrade to a gigabit router with USB printserver capabilities so I looked at the DGL-4500.Long story short: If you don't have a D-Link wireless adapter on your desktop or laptop, you'll most likely connect at 54Mbps (G) even with N adapters. This is confirmed by D-Link Tech support. They apparently they get calls on this all the time because the guy knew my problem before I finished telling him what it was. Nice, eh?I have three laptops in my household that all connected to my old Netgear WNR2000 at 130Mbps. They now all connect at 54Mbps with this D-link router.Three words: It's going back.I'm getting the Netgear WNDR3700 and saying \"Goodbye\" to D-Link for good. I can understand getting \"better\" performance when pairing up product brands but this situation doesn't even allow non-paired brands to even work as they should. 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I wound up reading many reviews of the D-Link router and was finally satisfied that I had found the one. This router is not only sleek but it has no problem handling my household's wireless, as well as wired, needs. Now, we may not have the most technical home out there but we have the following connected at all times: 3 laptops, 1 desktop, 1 wireless printer, 1 wireless XBox Live, 1 Wii Network, and a home phone connection. This is all besides the occasional DS and Palm Pilot connection. I barely get a hiccup now much less a total disconnection. 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It was easy to set up but looses contact with my computer and the gaming server constantly."},{"@type":"Review","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5.0"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"G***E"},"datePublished":"Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2014","name":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Five Stars\n \n","reviewBody":"Excellent router"}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":3.111111111111111,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":9}}
