Product ReviewsD-Link DSR-250 8-Port Gigabit VPN Router

Good Router

It has a full feature set in the GUI that is very intuitive . it also has command line for advance configuration. If you are used to Cisco equipment D-link terminology for vlans and vlan trunks on a port is a little confusing. I was able to connect a Linksys Access point with multiple VLans\SSID's to this router.Read full review...

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It took several hours, but I got it to work

The used router was in good physical condition. However, over several hours I tried many times, with factory (button) resets, several computers, several adapter settings before I could get to the GUI. It simply would not open. Finally I was able to open the GUI on a Mac using Chrome. Once I upgraded the firmware (two steps), the router began acting normally. I was perhaps naively expecting the router to have been tested before it was sold to be sure one could access the GUI with no problems. I'm disappointed that it was not that easy. If you buy one of these, you might have a similar experience. Try what I described before you give up.Read full review...

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Overall OK

It is a reasonably good product. Easy to set up, does the job for me - rather than for business, I am, using it in my house, where I have quite a large network of various devices. It offers fast NAT, allowing the devices to use the full 300mbps speed of my internet connection (previously I was using a consumer-level product with dd-wrt installed on it, and while dd-wrt offered lots of functionality, it was rather slow). It has lots of useful functions including several vpn options - that was important to me as well, as I want to be able to connect to my home network while travelling.

The most important annoyances are 1) the local DNS not resolving the dhcp leases, unless these are reserved and specifically defined in the IP name resolution table - there is a limit of 8, 2) the local DNS not resolving the local network names if queries come from a VPN connection (I have been unable to make it work), 3) OpenVPN has limited configuration options (cannot access the proper config file). 4) Lack of the ability to access the system (and it is of course running linux) and install optional software components and functionalities. All these can be worked around by using a separate management machine on your network, so all in all I am quite happy with the product.Read full review...

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Solid Quality Router

This is a great solid router for the money, it is robust and has many useful features for home or small business, it routes very fast, with all ports being gigabit, a lot better than my old router, plus it has static IP addressing. You also don't loose any speed when you go through it.Read full review...

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slow is no show.

slow it is, not gigabit ready , even with VPN turned off .
runs about 1/3rd the speed of my EdgeRouter 10x, ER-10x. << buy this !
i blame only myself for not doing full research.
this router is 2013 design, is why too old.
that is why you find these so cheap, OLD design and old slow processor inside.

if you ISP is slow then this is ok, but not for the future which is NOW.
good luck buying slow old hardware. even selling it is hard.

I kept mine to keep in on a spares shelf boxed up, for an emergency backup. (its only good use, IMO)Read full review...

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D-Link's DSR-250 is a capable router that handles high bandwidth Internet

This multi-function router is a bit harder to configure than those from Netgear or AT&T, but we suspect it has solved the problems we encountered with those models. (Search Google with 'Router-by-Router Experience' for details.)

In particular DHCP works consistently and connectivity seems to be much steadier. We'd like more experience to call it a 'viable solution' for Comcast Business class services, but so far (about 4 months) so good! Currently we have three of these units installed for existing Comcast Internet customers.

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Great Home Office Router

great features, this router packs it all.
the product and the interface are not for the novice, you need to know what you're doing. If you do, this router does a lot for the money. If you're looking for something easier, look more for home/plug-and-play devices.
this has all VPN options, dedicated IP's, everything I wanted for a home officeRead full review...

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Not a good router at all

Not good at all. I bought it brand new and, when it didn’t work, I was sent a refurbished one that didn’t work either.

This product is excelent price performance.

That is good price, And useful for VPN configuration.
I am used IPsec and PPTP VPN total 50 User can be access. (Price performance is great)
Mainboard Rev. A1. So, This product can not use 2.x firmware.
Very good for configuration VPN behind firewall. for iPhone and macOS.
Will use work out this product.Read full review...

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Excellent little router

Designed to function as a router for a small business, it works great as a powerful router for a home filled with devices and power users. Speedy and relatively easy to get configured. Highly recommended!Read full review...

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