Product Name: D-Link DGL-4300 wireless router

Scores out of 10: 7.9

Good points:

This is one product which can give you most facilities you have desired in any wireless router. If you look at the D-link DGL-4300 wireless router, you will find that it contains a GameFuel mode which gives priority to other games. The GameFuel also gives priority to high bandwidth applications that are being played for faster response. This is a wireless router which contains four gigabit Ethernet ports. Apart from that it also contains a support of a WPA system. This router also contains a SPI firewall for its safe performance. The best part of this wireless outer is its setting up system; you will find that to set this wireless router is very easy as compared to other routers.

The biggest turnoff of the new d-link DGL-4300 wireless router is that it is pretty expensive. Therefore, this is definitely not for casual users. This system lacks MIMO technology. This is a technology which is useful in most of the routers for their enhanced working. Another disadvantage of this wireless router is that it comes only with one year warranty. You can find that, this wireless system needs to get connected with wireless adapter to get the best speed especially on the computer. Another drawback is that one needs to be knowledgeable about networking to get best results out of the DGL-4300. The user may be in a fix if he has no idea about troubleshooting. The customer support is not quite reliable and there is little help on the internet. It has less range and cannot be used for long distance communication.

What we thought:

There are few things that today's gamers get attracted to the first time they see it and D-Link DGL-4300 wireless router seems to be one of them. The D-Link DGL-4300 Wireless Gaming Router is on the list of every serious gamer. Although it is difficult to set-up for more complicated options, it is relatively easier if you know about computers and networking. The setup will take you through the installation process and you will soon find that DGL-4300 is easy for activating the basic functions. One setup is for configuring the router and the other setup is for activating the wireless options. It is a bit complicated to do advance settings where you will find four main sections; basic, advanced, tools, and status. These again have subsections and without proper background it is difficult to understand. The DGL-4300 wireless gaming router is protected with SPI Firewall and the setting it up is very easy. There are some more faculties also given to the users; the router is also supported with a WPA system which enables you to get the things done properly and without any problems. The main disadvantage of this router is that it is costly. That's not all; the wireless router comes with only one year guarantee. Another issue is that the wireless adapter also has to be connected to a computer via an adapter. In all, a router you would like to consider.