D-Dlink's DIR-605L is unique and inexpensive, but not exactly cutting-edge. As Wi-Fi routers go, the D-Link Cloud Router (DIR-605L) isn't a top...

Inexpensive; Option to hide geeky networking options; Remote monitoring and

Limited to 2x2 antenna array (300 mbps max; No support for 5GHz band; Switch is 10/100

As Wi-Fi routers go, the D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router isn't a top performer-it has the basic 2-by-2 antenna array required for 802.11n certification, and its LAN ports support only 10/100 (not gigabit) ethernet.

Option to hide geeky networking options; Remote monitoring and control via iOS or Android

Limited to 2-by-2 antenna array (300 mbps max; No support for 5GHz band; Switch is 10/100 ethernet only

D-Link's DIR-605L Cloud Router, ($40) announced at this year's CES, is not a remarkably noteworthy router. It's notable for what it lacks: It's a single-band, has no Gigabit Ethernet ports, and no USB port. It's also noteworthy for the one new feature it has: D-Link's mydlink cloud service.

Affordable; Remote network management available

No Gigabit Ethernet; So-so performance; Unexpected behavior in interface

The D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router may not win performance contests, but it's inexpensive and it lets you monitor and control network activity remotely via iPhone and Android apps.

Overall, I would recommend the DIR-605L to people who are willing to sacrifice some performance for the ability to monitor network activity from afar. The router's lack of 5GHz support, in particular, is disappointing for city dwellers, who often knock each other off the narrow 2.4GHz band that the...

Remote monitoring and control via iOS or Android; option to hide geeky networking options

Limited to 2-by-2 antenna array (300 mbps max); switch is 10/100 ethernet only; no support for 5GHz band

Ordered this router to use in concert with my wifi blue ray player. Works perfectly. Though the packaged instructions didn't work for me, I was able to set up at the Dlink website pretty simply. My house isn't exactly huge, but there are no dead signal areas.

The D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router is a very simple device. It only uses the more congested 2.4GHz band, only has Fast Ethernet ports instead of the faster Gigabit Ethernet ports and doesn't have a USB port to share printers and storage on your network.

It's way better than the one I had ! It will reach like 30-40 feet out side of my house , the old one would not ! So down the price I'm happy

Another cool setting is the notifications & there are settings which allow you to be notified via email when either of the following occurs: (a) a new device connects to your router (b) a device FAILS to connect to your router & (c) new firmware is available. C is checked on by default.

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Next to all the connected devices I mentioned theres an iPhone style switch that allows you to block the internet connection to that device despite it knowing the password to the wifi signal etc.

Basic router with added ability to access controls remotely via Web. If you get one that works, it's probably fine but mine would only intermittently 'see' the incoming Internet service coming out of my DSL modem.