Product Description

Push the limits of basic networking technology and experience the evolution in networking. Share broadband Internet, boost network performance, stay competitive in your online games with D-Link's new cutting-edge GamerLounge Broadband Gigabit Gaming Router, powered by GameFuel Priority Technology.

Product Details

• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DGL-4100
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.38" h x 4.60" w x 7.50" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Optimized Gaming Experience with GameFuel Technology

From the Manufacturer
Product Description:

Networking Evolved
Push the limits of basic networking technology and experience the evolution in networking. Share broadband Internet, boost network performance, stay competitive in your online games with D-Link's new cutting-edge GamerLounge™ Broadband Gigabit Gaming Router, powered by GameFuel™ Priority Technology.

Fit for the True Online Gamer

• Introducing GameFuel Priority Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and latency-free gaming experience serious online gamers expect
• Customized with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance
• Designed for the Gamers Network

• GameFuel Priority powered platform reduces latency and boosts network efficiency and performance
• Intelligently manages and automatically prioritizes network traffic to better execute bandwidth-sensitive applications including VoIP and multimedia applications
• High-Performance CPU to support thousands of concurrent connections – ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity
• Enables multi-tasking between other applications without degradation in game connection
• Pre-configured ports to accommodate up to 256 policies for games and applications
• Customizable settings to add or modify new applications or game configurations
• Firmware upgrade notification feature keeps your new D-Link Gaming Router up to date

• One Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port which supports virtually all broadband Internet connections
• Four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports
• Fine-tuned web GUI enhancements for seamless device management

• Integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall help protect against hackers, wardrivers, and other unauthorized users
• Create versatile Access Control policies to control network access based on time, date, websites, and/or applications
• Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through to create a secure connection to office networks

Customer Reviews

CCIE VoIP Certified says this thing rocks!
This router hands down is a solid performer that beckons to be on radar. Configurability, performance, stability, firmware updates, D-Link has made a huge statement in a world of cheap routers that freezes, frustrates, and basically ridicules users that demand more out of their internet connection. Not sure if my Cisco CCIE VoIP certification makes any difference to this review but I can honestly say with what I do both at work and at home, I expect network device to perform to their specification and more. I also play hardcore online MMORPG with 5 accounts running through this router, no lag, no hiccups, performs like a star. A Router's first priority is stability, this thing is so solid, I wonder if there is something wrong with it. Without stability, nothing matters. With stability non-issue, next comes performance. When I prioritize my MMORPG traffic to 1 (highest priority possible), regardless of how many Torrent traffic in the background, or the 10 or so desktop/laptops that running in my home, this BEAST can take it. Functionality? I bought the LAN only version, no wireless, and I hook up my old Linksys Wireless-B router, disable DHCP, and this D-Link automatically detects, AUTOMATICALLY re-routes its network path internally, and can broadcast wireless network as an extension. READ: ease of use. Other functionality includes being able to lock down every MAC address easily, and assign easy to understand NICK NAMES to every individual laptops/desktops MAC Address with great organization and quick lookup for network troubleshooting. I like the ease of setting up Static IP assignments for key Gaming PC/Laptops that can be easily tracked, monitored, and configured for QoS applications. Though not as robust as professional software but I am able to track all TCP connections with their corresponding ports all in one convenient page. I am able to see if my little brother is downloading/uploading porn and shut it down if I pleases. Last but not least, the last update allows the router to update ANY/ALL changes WITHOUT requiring the router to REBOOT. THAT shot my rating up to the stars.

Reliable Affordable QoS router
This is a great router for the price. It's easy to configure and the documentation is pretty good. It explains the routing pretty well. What sets this router apart from others is the quality of service settings (QoS) that allow you to prioritize ports for bandwidth usage. You can set your streaming music or game ports to use a high priority and thus never get cut off by maxing out your bandwidth. This alone makes it worth the price.

One thing to note: if you're on a Mac and try to configure this router through safari (It's web page configuration) it won't work because of a bug in safari. Use Firefox and you'll be golden.

(Yes it works on Macs.)

I'm on my second one...
...and it is starting to freeze up as well. I'd avoid the H/W Ver A1 as it seems to be prone to problems, if their tech support is to be believed. Router works great, and does seem to reprioritize traffic as advertised... for about a day. After that it freezes tight as a drum (no response through the web admin page) and will only work again if hard reset. This is the second one to show the same symptoms.

On the plus side, a breeze to set up. One wizard and a plethora of configuration options. Most of the recent games are available through the pulldowns in the gamefuel section. Really well designed and thought out, just not very reliable. Yet. I hope.

This looks like it could be a great product if D-Link can resolve these freezes.