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D-Link DIR-505

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User ratings:
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40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
42 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.8 / 5
Editorial reviews:
5
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Pros

  • RF shield removed Setup is fairly straightforward
  • the wizard ensures a secure setup

Cons

  • The power plug is offset
  • of MacBook Air have shed the built-in Ethernet port
  • phones - none of which have wired network ports

Key specs

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D-Link DIR-505 - Pros & Cons

D-Link DIR-505

Pros

  • RF shield removed Setup is fairly straightforward
  • the wizard ensures a secure setup

Cons

  • The power plug is offset
  • of MacBook Air have shed the built-in Ethernet port
  • phones - none of which have wired network ports
  • only had Wi-Fi access
  • The factory default is Router/AP
  • connection woes of travelling workers
  • need to carry a USB extension cable to charge up your devices
  • a lack of marketing attention
  • it has languished
  • I neglected to give the guided tour
  • AC750 Wi-Fi portable router

D-Link DIR-505 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
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Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
150 Mbps
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TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
1
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Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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D-Link DIR-505 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports1
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports1
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports0
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width2.6 in
Height2.76 in
Depth1.69 in
Weight0.22 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band2.4 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4no
Communication protocol
Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate150.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkno
External antennano
MIMOno
Total wireless data transfer rate150.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory8.0 MB
Maximum flash memory8.0 MB
Included RAM64.0 MB
Maximum RAM64.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
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Design
Colour of product
  • Red
  • White
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
Support for alternative firmwareOpenWrt
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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