D-Link DPR-1260 RangeBooster G Multifunction Print Server Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay. It isn't perfect. Installation isn't as easy as it should be. Instructions aren't as good as they should be. Some printers work with it, and apparently some don't.
But go look at the ratings on all the other print servers. You'll see the same problems. I tried at least three others, and couldn't get any of them to work. I've been able to successfully get this print server to work with an Epson R300 (USB 1.1), a Canon MP830 all-in-one(USB 2, print only), and even a Lexmark Optra T610 laser printer(parallel, with a USB-to-parallel adapter from Belkin).
Printer manufacturers have gone nuts with bi-directional information going back and forth between the printer and the computer. The result: really pretty printer drivers that give you loads of information and options, but depend on the printer being physically connected to the computer. But when you want to easily share that printer with a bunch of other people (especially a bunch of people with laptops), it's much more difficult. Either everybody has to swap cables, or you buy a print server--and give up the pretty driver screens that pop up to tell you to buy more ink.
The D-Link DPR-1260 is the only one I could find that actually listed compatible printers on the box. They say that they tested with 100 different printers. I believe it. Their competitors don't seem to have done nearly as much testing.
If you aren't comfortable setting up a wireless router on your own, or if you needed help installing your printer the first time, don't buy this. If you can figure out what the d-link is doing by setting ports on your printers to print to an IP address, give it a try.
If the market had some better entries, I probably wouldn't rate this with 5 stars. But it appears to me to be the cream of the crop.
Update (12/2007): We've had it for about a year, and we've had trouble a number of times. It repeatedly loses settings. If I could reduce the number of stars, I'd give it two or three.


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D-Link WBR-1310/RE Wireless G Router 4-Port 10/100 Switch Refurbished Review

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(More customer reviews)We have used this router for over a year and are very happy with it's performance. D-Link customer service is excellent. I will look for D-Link first whenever looking to purchase this type of product because of the customer support I received on a recent call. It turned out that the issue was my software, not the router, but D-Link stayed on the line with me untill I was able to reconnect to the router. D-Link has 5 star service.

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Create a basic wireless network for your home or small apartment with the D-Link Wireless G Router (WBR-1310). Wirelessly share your high-speed Internet connection and surf the web, check e-mail, share documents, and chat with family and friends online. The WBR-1310 meets IEEE 802.11b/g specifications, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of wireless devices. Safeguard your network from harmful viruses and minimize incoming threats by utilizing the built-in firewall. It also includes parental control features to restrict network users from viewing inappropriate content. Setup is made simple with the Quick Setup Wizard, which automatically configures your ISP settings and allows for easy addition of new wireless devices.

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