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D-Link RangeBooster N 650 ADSL2+ Router (DSL-2740B)

By Michael Palamountain, CNET.com.au on 02 May 2008 11:50 AM

Tags: d-link, rangebooster n 650 adsl2+, wireless, router, metre, aerial, performance, test

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Overview

D-Link RangeBooster N 650 ADSL2+ Router (DSL-2740B)

The good:

Great range of management features
Excellent warranty period
Port filtering and modest URL filtering

The bad:

Performance was a little erratic
Status lights are separated from corresponding ports
10Mbps Ethernet only

The bottomline:

The DSL-2740B is a modem and router that offers a good balance between price and features, with a slightly shaky performance.

RRP: AU$299.95

Editors’ rating:

7/10

Related topics:

d-link, RangeBooster N 650 ADSL2+, wireless, adsl2+, router

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