D-Link DIR-412 WIRELESS N Reviews
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It was easy to setup with the ethernet cable it came with, so all I had to do was connect it to the laptop's ethernet port and then set it up with the web browser.
Once all the security settings and wireless settings were in place, I search for the wifi access point, which all devices found and then using WPA2 encryption and entering the password, all devices connected successfully 1st go.
A little hiccup happened when selecting the dongle type in the DIR-412 3G Internet setup menu... The first time, it didn't show any options ( I needed Three as my provider )... then I went out of the menu and came back in, then all the provider options were available. After this was done, it connects perfectly!!! I have the old Huawei E220 3G dongle.
I have set the DIR-412 to connect on demand, so after about 10 mins of no internet use, it automatically disconnects the dongle. It will reconnect if any of the devices want access to the internet... very cool feature!!!
The device has not crash on me and and I have been using it for the last 4 days. Wireless reception is good with the worst being 179 @ 15 meters away with two internal walls in the way.
Would recommend if you want a simple device to share your 3G dongle... works well for me.
Brian
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The DIR-412 allows you to connect a 3.5G USB adapter for mobile broadband connectivity. The incoming connection is then shared via a 802.11n wireless network. The standard Ethernet port can be used as an primary or backup connection.
The D-Link 3.5G Wireless Router allows users to access worldwide mobile broadband. Simply insert a compatible 3.5G USB adapter and share your 3.5G Internet connection through a secure, high-speed 802.11n wireless network. A 10/100 Ethernet WAN port allows you to access a DSL/Cable modem as the primary or backup connection. Auto-failover ensures an uninterrupted connection by automatically connecting to your 3.5G network whenever the Ethernet network goes down.
The DIR-412 ensures a secure Wi-Fi network through the use of WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption. Simply press the WPS button to quickly establish a secure connection to new devices. The DIR-412 also utilizes dual-active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks and intrusions from across the Internet.
Features:
- Provides high-speed connectivity in areas without conventional 802.11 wireless access
- Compatible with EV-DO/CDMA/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS networks
- Supports WAN failover for persistent connections
- 3G Adapter Compatibility ListÂ
