April 17, 2008
Sean "Obsidian" Potter
Colin "Rhettigan" Dean
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D-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router
Features & Specifications
The DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router is filled to the brim with features and capabilities. One of the few things it's missing is a storage unit. Below are the DGL-4500's primary features:
- Dualband Draft 802.11n Technology (2.4GHz or 5GHz) for Getting Your Game on in the Wireless Band of Your Choice
- Network Activity Display that Gives You Vital Information about Your Router and Network Settings
- Updated GameFuel Engine to Keep Your Game Going Smoother
- Gigabit LAN and WAN Ports to Power Your Wired Network
- Backward Compatible with 802.11a/g/b Devices
My first question was why the unit needed a gigabit WAN port, but then I realized that the router may not always be hooked directly to a gateway. The DGL-4500 would be ideal for a dorm or apartment with a gigabit connection. Provided the gateway had a large bandwidth pipe, I'd still be able to prioritize my own traffic to increase performance. Alternatively, the gigabit WAN port would come in handy if I was only using the DGL-4500 as a wireless access point or even a network extension.
The DGL-4500's specifications give a better idea of what advanced and technical features the DGL-4500 has.
| Specifications | |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u |
| Interface Type | 4 Gigabit LAN Ports 1 Gigabit WAN Port USB Port (for Windows Connect Now) |
| Antenna Type | 3 External Reverse SMA Dualband Antennas |
| Security | 64/128-bit WEP WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) |
| Advanced Firewall Features | Network Address Translation (NAT) Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) VPN Pass-through / Multi-sessions PPTP / L2TP / IPSec |
| Device Management | Internet Explorer v6 or later; Mozilla Firefox v1.5 or later; or other Java-enabled Browsers |
| Certifications | FCC Class B IC |
| Dimensions | Item (WxDxH): 4.6" x 7.6" x 1.2" Packaging (WxDxH): 9.6" x 11.1" x 3.1" |
| Weight | Item: 0.7 lbs Packaging: 2.0 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Minimum System Requirements | Computer with: Windows Vista**, Windows XP SP2, or Mac OS X (v10.4) Internet Explorer v6 or Mozilla Firefox v1.5 CD-ROM Drive Network Interface Card For Internet Access: Cable or DSL Modem Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) For Optimal Wireless Performance: Use with D-Link Xtreme N Adapters (DWA-552, DWA-556, DWA-643, or DWA-652) |
The DGL-4500 packs in a USB port on the rear for Windows' "Connect Now". Connect Now allows users to identify a Connect Now-ready device with the router, then by plugging it into a host PC, it is instantly shared over the network. For the features the DGL-4500 packs in, I'm surprised it weighs in at a mere .7 lbs. This makes me wonder whether or not the hardware will be capable of maintaining all the services offered.
