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D Link ADSL2 Modem Router DSL 520B
Last Updated: July 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
5.6
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/10
Total Reviews
247
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Review Analysis - 76 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
ISP
32dsl, link, router, wireless, adsl2
+59%
-41%
" ... My modem log states this modem model having a Broadcom BCM96345 chip, for which Broadcom chips are supposedly strongly preferred for DSL modems. ... Regardless, this is the most recent DSL modem without wireless features available on the market, aside from the older TP-Link DSL non-wirelessmodem. ... Purchased this as a replacement for my apparently shorted TP-LINK TD-8816 DSL modem. ... This modem also offers telnet/ssh interfacing. ... 1) "Device Info" > WAN: Tells you if you are connected to your Internet service provider's network. ... For example, shows your issued IP address. ... "
" ... I needed the new hookup for a 5G network connection. ... "
" ... This was setup successfully on an AT&T DSL service. ... I do not believe this will work if you have a U-Verse service, it will need to be the old traditional DSL. ... "
" ... Perfect for those of us with DSL as our only high-speed internet option. ... This replacement worked perfect right out of the box, and I'm achieving the connection speeds my provider says I should. ... "
" ... WORKS GREAT WITH CALIFORNIA AT&T 2 WIRE DSL. ... "
" ... There really aren't that many DSL modems out there, but using a standalone DSL modem gives me the option of picking any kind of router. ... "
" ... Amazon review 2/5/2019 for the D-Link ADSL2+ Modem Router (DSL-520B). ... Most people will want to combine this product with their own wireless/wired router. ... "
" ... First, this is a DSL ADSL2+ Modem, and not a Modem/Router combination. ... Note that this modem requires it's own Internet address (IP). ... "
Setup
20password, modem, set, dsl, install
+65%
-35%
" ... A little difficult at first to setup, as I always enter the incorrect password using the initial "quick setup" option. ... 3) "Advanced Setup" > WAN > Edit to edit your user name and password, along with augmenting any other DSL settings for logging into your Internet service provider. ... "
" ... A little difficult at first to setup, as I always enter the incorrect password using the initial "quick setup" option. ... For example, shows your issued IP address. ... 3) "Advanced Setup" > WAN > Edit to edit your user name and password, along with augmenting any other DSL settings for logging into your Internet service provider. ... "
" ... This modem had some difficulty to setup to my internet provider's static IP settings, but after that, it is a great and reliable modem. ... "
" ... No auto setup for macs. ... "
" ... Went right in according to instructions ... "
" ... Setup was done within a few minutes. ... "
" ... Auto setup detected settings fairly quickly. ... "
" ... guess it was easy to install . ... "
Ease of Use
15easy, install, difficult, user, interface
+60%
-40%
" ... guess it was easy to install . ... "
" ... Otherwise, The modem was easy to install. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up easy to use and very happy with it. ... "
" ... Provisioning requires someone with intermediate networking skills. ... "
" ... Setup was easy enough. ... "
" ... All text user interface! ... A little difficult at first to setup, as I always enter the incorrect password using the initial "quick setup" option. ... "
" ... All text user interface! ... "
" ... The install is pretty easy for those that have done this before. ... "
Wifi
11modem, wireless, wifi, network protocol, network
+64%
-36%
" ... I called Frontier prior to purchase of this modem, since I have my own router with built in WiFi and wanted to use it. ... Frontier provides a modem with built in WiFi (Netgear) and charges you a hefty rental fee. ... "
" ... But have your vpi, vci, username and password for your account ready for ppoe network protocol accounts. ... As of now the modem works with an old computer but not with a newer one and neither work with wifi, although it is possible the wifi firmware needs an update--that is for tonight or tomorrow as I'm really tired of all this. ... "
" ... A breeze to link to wireless router. ... "
" ... I needed the new hookup for a 5G network connection. ... "
" ... For example, shows your issued IP address. ... no router), than this device also provides firewall and NAT features. ... "
" ... 1) "Device Info" > WAN: Tells you if you are connected to your Internet service provider's network. ... For example, shows your issued IP address. ... "
" ... Note that this modem requires it's own Internet address (IP). ... "
Network
11modem, wireless, dsl, network protocol, link
+36%
-64%
" ... Then I would have to directly connect the modem to my computer, which is a problem since the dsl connection is three rooms away in my house and I don't have cables long enough to run to it. ... "
" ... Not sure where he got the Netgear one ... "
" ... Setup on network with a different base address near impossible. ... "
" ... It would never work with the router after that. ... "
" ... if you need a router, do not order this product. ... "
" ... However, we could never get it to function in "Bridge" mode (Connected to a wireless router). ... "
Product Reliability
6lasted, 5, working, report, reboot
+67%
-33%
" ... I have not had it connected long enough yet to report on reliability. ... "
" ... I've used these at multiple sites for five+ years. ... "
" ... Then had to reboot a few devices to get it all working. ... "
" ... It's what I needed when last one went out ... "
Ports
6ethernet, connected, computer, wireless router, routing
+33%
-67%
" ... There was evidence of a sticker that normally covers the ports (telling you to read instructions before connecting). ... "
" ... What I received was a modem that has to be connected to a computer with an ethernet cable, which doesn't work for placement in my house. ... "
" ... What I received was a modem that has to be connected to a computer with an ethernet cable, which doesn't work for placement in my house. ... "
Cables
5modem, connected, telephone, short, modems
+20%
-80%
" ... The power adapter cord was bundled with a rubber band. ... "
" ... I ordered this product for my mother as she lives in the moutains and does not have cable. ... "
" ... I ordered this product for my mother as she lives in the moutains and does not have cable. ... "
" ... What I received was a modem that has to be connected to a computer with an ethernet cable, which doesn't work for placement in my house. ... "
Device Compatibility
5connected, computer, support, wireless, via
+60%
-40%
" ... Easily Connected, Support was Great and Shipped On time ... "
" ... I have not had it connected long enough yet to report on reliability. ... "
" ... No auto setup for macs. ... "
Software Platform
4interface, administration, within, web interface, web
+50%
-50%
" ... Error messages were very confusing and seemed random. ... "
" ... Error messages were very confusing and seemed random. ... "
Capacity
3modem, dsl
+67%
-33%
" ... Good for 1-2 person home or low bandwith ... "
" ... It's small and can be tucked in a small corner. ... "
Price
3worth
+33%
-67%
" ... What a waste of money! ... "
" ... What a waste of money! ... "
Returns
3back
+33%
-67%
" ... My brother had all sorts of problems with this and finally had to return it. ... "
" ... Still have unit, as it's too late to send back (i was wantign to make sure it was not compatable and now time's ran out). ... "
Marketplace
3new, happy, box
+33%
-67%
" ... it was not available on Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon is a big part of this problem, since the Amazon label on the box indicated that the box contents were inspected at the Amazon Warehouse. ... "
Features
3firewall
+67%
-33%
" ... This unit has more features than the one provided by AT&T (at a much higher cost from them). ... "
" ... However, I further note below the three most important menu items you'll need to know after initially setting up this modem, including changing the ISP login password, and the menus for monitoring for service issues. ... no router), than this device also provides firewall and NAT features. ... "
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