D-link GamerLounge DGL-4300 Wireless Router

After being a fan of the Linksys brand (exclusively) of routers and switches for years, how is it that I could be instantly turned to the "other side" so quickly? Because this is simply the best router I've ever owned, that's how.

Quick Review:

I won't drag on with a long boring review (you can find those elsewhere), instead this is just a quick summary of my feelings of this router after using it for the past 8 months.

As I said before I had always only used Linksys products before and was very satisfied with the performance. Whether gaming or uploading files, I always give my routers a good workout. Well, after my third Linksys router died in 3 years, I decided to try this one.

I had heard of this routers "GameFuel" Technology before, and since I play games online I thought I'd give it a try. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and even though the price is at a premium compared to other wireless routers, you definitely get what you pay for. My GamerLounge has been working flawlessly with Xbox Live, my wireless 802.11g laptop, Nintendo DS Wi-Fi, Nintendo Wii and a host of other wired and wireless devices I have connected. I also have several switches linked through this router and everything works together beautifully.

One of my main problems with the older Linksys router is that while gaming, the Linksys router would not stay consistent when controlling the NAT firewall...basically it would fluctuate between a "Strict" NAT and an "Open" NAT. This means that it would interfere with connecting with players online, such as playing games over Xbox Live. I'm happy to report that the GamerLounge router reports a perfectly "Open" NAT firewall the whole time and I've never had a single problem with any aspect of this router since I've had it.

The GamerLounge also allows me to set up my network the way I need to with static IP's and wireless security, MAC address filtering, etc. It has everything you need and came with an updated firmware right out of the box!

Conclusion:

If you're interested in online gaming at all, this router is the absolute best choice. The features and performance you get easily outweigh the slightly higher price. Buy this router...you won't regret it!

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