D-Link 3G DWR-113 WiFi router review, specs and features
Read about the D-Link 3G DWR-13 Router and know about its features and specifications. Know how it performs, the speed it offers, connectivity and security options the price in Indian market.
D-Link is one of the most trusted brands to manufacture Routers. D-Link is one stop shop for people looking for routers for home & home office, small & medium business or for large business. With internet now a common thing, in fact an unavoidable thing in today's life, the expectations from routers are not only for connecting to internet, but to be able to connect to internet with high speed of 3G and 4G networks and work efficiency for long periods of time. Not only speed, but the size of the routers are expected to be small for fit into the vast number of electronic items found nowadays at homes and offices. To help our readers in their search for such routers we are today reviewing D-Link 3G WiFi Router named as- DWR-113 3G Wi-Fi Router
Summary of important features
Detailed review
Design
DWR-113 is a WiFi 150N pocket router has a sleek body with LEDs on the front panel. It measures 140 x 128 x 23 mm in dimensions which has its WAN antenna at the rear area. The antenna uses the latest 2 dpi (Direct Power Injection Setup) techology which increases its rates of signal capturing capabilities that helps it in transmitting signals through even floors and walls without much loss of power.
Other than that DWR-113 contains one RJ-45v WAN port, 4 Ethernet ports and one USB 2.0 port.
Connectivity
DWR-113 uses 802.11n Wireless standard instead of the standard 802.11g through its #G Modem backup which increases the internet connection speed to nearly four times.
It also has an automatic WAN failure switching system which switches to your 3G net connection in case WAN link is lost. This automatic switch over is streamline to avoid any jitters in an active connection.
Security
To protect your privacy, DWR-113 uses WPA, WPA2 wireless encryption wireless network. It offers secure and private network access via PPTP, L2TP and VPN pass through as well WPS connectivity which securely connects you to new devices. It also has an integrated firewall to protect you from unauthorized third party access.
If you plan to use it in office then it offers you a multiple system access through a single internet connection while hiding your private office network behind a global network address according to the new Network Address Translation system.
Supported Dongles
It supports all of the major 3G internet dongles but it is suggested that you refer the official document to confirm first if you dongle is supported or not.
Range of WiFi
The WiFi signal is powerful up to 15-20 meters in line of sight connection. Thick walls or any obstruction might further weaken the signal.
Price
This router is available at a price of Rs.2300- Rs.2400 from various online retailers and from authorized retailers.Working and installation
We tested this router with Photon Max, MTS 3G Data card, BSNL 3G E353 Huwaei 14.4 Mbps USB modem and Reliance Net connect+ 3.1 data card and we got satisfactory results with all of the devices.
It is definitely worth every rupee it is priced for and is suggested for anyone looking for a 3G Wifi router.
Hey, I checked the compatibility list and it does include my MTS MBlaze Ultra (ZTE AC 2792), So I was wondering if you'd know an alternative router which does. Lol, Desperatly in need of one :O