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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DGL-5500 => Topic started by: FurryNutz on January 07, 2013, 08:23:48 PM
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(http://asset1.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/01/06/DGL-5500_BACK_610x560.jpg)
D-Link USA Website - DGL-5500 Product Page (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dgl-5500-gaming-router)
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New D-Link® Gaming Router Delivers Supercharged 802.11ac Performance for Unparalleled Online Gameplay (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/press-centre/press-releases/2013/january/07/gaming-router-dgl5500)
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COOL!!! ;D
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My fingers are crossed that this new DGL will be the worthy successor to my 4500.
:)
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SmallNet Builder Review of DLinks New AC class routers (http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/other/ces-2013/31988-dlink-ces-2013-announcements)
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"the DGL-5500 uses the Qualcomm Atheros VIVE draft 11ac chipset"
"The VIVE chipset uses automatic QoS technology based on Bigfoot Networks' technology, not Ubicom's."
So who is Bigfoot Network? Check them out:http://www.killergaming.com/technology/ (http://www.killergaming.com/technology/)
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Wait..did I copy your post or did you copy mine? I can't tell.::laugh::
Either way Im removing mine since this is a more relevant location.
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I copied yours...What I meant was that I has seen the Qualcomm info earlier though. Please post all stuff regarding this in here, for now. Hehe.
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Heres some more info
http://lazytechguys.com/featured/hands-on-d-links-dgl-5500-gaming-router/#.UPJZMG9EHzg (http://lazytechguys.com/featured/hands-on-d-links-dgl-5500-gaming-router/#.UPJZMG9EHzg)
Note: Cool pic of QoS UI
And here is a Vid from CES showing the QoS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4bF690AJyI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4bF690AJyI)
Im getting excited.
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Ya, been told the UI is different. Very excited about this router. :o
Will be interesting to see how this router will handle gaming and multiple game consoles all on line at the same time.
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Well what I like is the more intuitive UI. Its alot easier to click and drag icons on a network map then it is to figure out IP's and ports. Lets just hope they allow us to access advanced options too though.
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::)
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Will be interesting to see how this router will handle gaming and multiple game consoles all on line at the same time.
Precisely. And throw a couple of media streaming devices on top of that for good measure.
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Boxee Box will be on the list. ;)
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::) You'll need to get a pair of them sir. Run one as your gateway and other as your AP.
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Thats $600 sir. :o
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Well Im still debating if Im getting it for me, or for my dad. I will probably buy it for me first, test it out, configure it, play with it, etc, and then give it to him but with remote access incase I need to check anything.
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Your dad do any gaming? I really wouldn't recommend this router for just the average home user that does email, surf and moderate video streaming. Seems like a waste of features that would not be used. :-\
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Looks great, if its base of their Bigfoot Killer series, should be awesome.
But, my DGL-4500 is running like a champ still, not sure if its worth blowing money just for the sake "mine is bigger than yours"
Would not get much use from the wireless improvements, since all my important stuff is wired now (DLNA clients, ps3, & xbox360).
But their QOS from Bigfoot technology is top notch, especially for lag and ping times.
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Supposed to be good. Been told, "it's a beautiful thing!"
Glad your 4500 is running well. They are still great routers, even though mine is bigger than yours. Hehe. ;D
Enjoy.
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ok, can you somehow arrange to get one of these sent out to Tim Higgins at Smallnetbuilder, I would love to see his take on this puppy.
I read some of the details, and it is very interesting concept to set certain bandwidth speed limits per device, not sure if there is anything else like it in the consumer space (at least I have never seen it).
the way QOS is handled by priority on DGL-4500 is great, but i think is taking bandwidth sharing to the next level. No need to let netflix client take all the bandwidth.
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Thats in the hands of DLink and the PM there I don't have any say on what goes on regarding that. If anything I want one first. ::) LOL
I presume at some point DLink might sent some out for review and or reviewers will acquire them by some means.
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Actually its weird..I don't think he has reviewed any of Dlink's cylinder type routers. I think his last review was of the DIR-857 if I am not mistaken. Its too bad, I'm a huge fan of his work too. Opening up a router and look at it parts can tell you so much about build quality you just can't get from feature lists and performance reviews. Imagine buying a car without even popping open the hood.
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Maybe you can open one up and give us your expertise review?
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Actually its weird..I don't think he has reviewed any of Dlink's cylinder type routers. I think his last review was of the DIR-857 if I am not mistaken. Its too bad, I'm a huge fan of his work too. Opening up a router and look at it parts can tell you so much about build quality you just can't get from feature lists and performance reviews. Imagine buying a car without even popping open the hood.
I read that review, and it seems lately d-links routing performance and functions are superior to the competition, but their wireless speeds/range are lacking. D-Link is usually the only ones that implement the better chipsets, like Ubicom/Bigfoot Killer series. For me that is more important, but alot of the ****py cnet reviews tend to focus just on the wireless aspect.
But I will be honest, Asus has really stepped it up lately and might be my next router if DGL-5500 does not turn out that great. Each company is releasing too many products (with many subsequent revisions), instead of taking the apple approach, of making one solid product, and giving it dedicated care throughout its product lifetime.
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Is there an official release date yet on this bad boy?
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Is there an official release date yet on this bad boy?
Somewhere around Spring 2013...
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Supposedly, a couple more months...
https://www.facebook.com/dlink/posts/10151884826809358 (https://www.facebook.com/dlink/posts/10151884826809358)
"D-Link Hi Jorge, currently it appears it will be available in a couple months, but we do not have a concrete date set yet. We'll definitely alert you as soon as we find out more though, so stay tuned! Hope this helps."
::)
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Today:
"D-Link Hi Jamie, the Gaming Router AC1300 has not been released yet. Its current estimated release date is in June. Unfortunately, we do not have a concrete date set yet, but we will definitely alert you as soon as we find out more! Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned!"
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Maybe they will finally update their default QoS rules? I think they still have CounterStrike on there. Not to say there is anything bad about CS, but its not exactly a cutting edge game. Heh.
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There going to leave it in since they are coming out with CSII: World Domination. ::)
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Today:
"D-Link Hi Jamie, the Gaming Router AC1300 has not been released yet. Its current estimated release date is in June. Unfortunately, we do not have a concrete date set yet, but we will definitely alert you as soon as we find out more! Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned!"
that sucks. Was looking forward for it to release this Late April. Thanks for the update
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GREAT NEWS! The Gaming Router is featured in the June issue of PCWorld in the Staff Picks Section as a new product that has “editors drooling.” (https://www.facebook.com/dlink/posts/10151924315704358)
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These new routers look.. fugly, to say the least.
Also, that new UI is ripped right from Bigfoot's Killer Network Manager program (used with the Killer cards). Though, it's worse because everything is like doubled in size. I do hope there's a 'small icons' or 'list' view setting for it.
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Maybe aesthetics isn't pleasing to some, however the style and form factor of these routers works very well. Based on the DIR-645 which first debuted this new form factor:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=51380.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=51380.0)
I personally like the new style. Less desktop space foot print and better WiFi radio signal broadcast operation. ;)
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One thing that I do not understand is why this router uses different technology, and only supports AC1300 - yet others, (such as their dir-868L supports AC1750).
Just wondering why D-link would under-spec their high-end gaming router like that.
One would expect them to trump the ac1750 spec, but that's not the case.
BTW, it would seem that all the other manufacturers are planning on their new models in the middle part of the year - all "boasting" the latest and greatest technology and specs.
I have my eye on the new ASUS RT-ac67u (ac1900 spec).
Decisions, decisions...
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One thing that I do not understand is why this router uses different technology, and only supports AC1300 - yet others, (such as their dir-868L supports AC1750).
Just wondering why D-link would under-spec their high-end gaming router like that.
One would expect them to trump the ac1750 spec, but that's not the case.
BTW, it would seem that all the other manufacturers are planning on their new models in the middle part of the year - all "boasting" the latest and greatest technology and specs.
I have my eye on the new ASUS RT-ac67u (ac1900 spec).
Decisions, decisions...
I was wondering the same thing honestly! I hope the features make up for it some how.
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I would think that it's not always best to always have the fastest specs in products. Besides, AC is still new and not native to most client HW. And I don't think it's been certified as of yet either. I would not jump to conclusions until it comes to market. The DGL-4500 didn't have the best in Wifi for what it was, it could only due one or the other bands on WiFi unlike the DIR 8 Series routers do. I presume there was some reason behind that as I presume there is probably a good reason behind the 5500's specs. Yet, the 4500 is still a great gaming and general purpose router. I speculate that one possible reason is that they didn't want to over tax or under perform what is supposed to be a "GAMING" router so they are putting more into the gaming aspect, form and function rather than going all out and putting the most WiFi. It's not always needed that you technically need the highest WiFi connection. Besides, the speeds are only between the router and connecting devices. Not data flow. Were just getting bigger pipes for data flow. I presume D-Link is attempting to balance HW, design and performance to make this a great gaming router.
Just having the most or highest specs out there doesn't mean things will be great. Honestly, having AC1900, whats available for it right now and what will you really need it for? AC still needs to be finalized and certified as well.
So far I'm not highly impressed with AC. Still needs work.
My 2 cents.
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I would think that it's not always best to always have the fastest specs in products. Besides, AC is still new and not native to most client HW. And I don't think it's been certified as of yet either. I would not jump to conclusions until it comes to market. The DGL-4500 didn't have the best in Wifi for what it was, it could only due one or the other bands on WiFi unlike the DIR 8 Series routers do. I presume there was some reason behind that as I presume there is probably a good reason behind the 5500's specs. Yet, the 4500 is still a great gaming and general purpose router. I speculate that one possible reason is that they didn't want to over tax or under perform what is supposed to be a "GAMING" router so they are putting more into the gaming aspect, form and function rather than going all out and putting the most WiFi. It's not always needed that you technically need the highest WiFi connection. Besides, the speeds are only between the router and connecting devices. Not data flow. Were just getting bigger pipes for data flow. I presume D-Link is attempting to balance HW, design and performance to make this a great gaming router.
Just having the most or highest specs out there doesn't mean things will be great. Honestly, having AC1900, whats available for it right now and what will you really need it for? AC still needs to be finalized and certified as well.
So far I'm not highly impressed with AC. Still needs work.
My 2 cents.
Pretty good analysis! I'm still going to at least try it out. My thoughts are always looking to get a future proof product where ever possible so higher specs to me personally are always attractive. I've had the 4500 since its release years ago and hope the new one will last just as long.
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Of course, future proofing is good as well. I think and really hope that with all they learned from the 4500, that they will, hopefully, make the 5500 to last as long. If I weren't doing much router testing, I'd still use the 4500. Still love that router. ;D
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The "UI" on the (my) dgl-4500 router is still the best that D-Link has ever created.
They have changed certain aspects of it for their other routers - and I still don't like those changes.
When the 5500 comes out, I'll definitely take it for a test ride, as I am always interested in doing things differently and better.
I am sure this will be an exciting year for new technology.
I just hope my aging 4500 lasts long enough for me to test the new ones and decide on a successor.
;)
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2013 Product of the Year Winner (http://www.electronichouse.com/product/details/gaming_router_5000/)
OUCH: MSRP $269.99
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Newegg are now taking preorders for the DGL-5500 at $199.99 with $20.00 promotional Gift Card!!!!! :D
Also the video introducing the DGL-5500 is available at the Dlink TV YouTube Channel if you are guys are interested.
Newegg website as of 6/15/2013 states it's release date will be on 8/1/2013.
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NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127525 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127525)
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Looking Good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BA_xh5rsqSY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BA_xh5rsqSY)
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I can't wait to see the reviews that will start coming in.
Things I'd like to see:
- Wireless performance vs its competition
- Functionality of its "automatic" traffic recognition and prioritization
- Usefulness of its UI
In general, anytime a product touts an ability to "automatically" classify and treat your traffic/devices for optimal performance - I have doubts.
I am not as interested in what it gets right, but more about what "mistakes" it will make in doing so.
If this router will display devices/traffic streams to the user via a comprehensive UI - then at least we can see what it is doing "in action".
If it can do that - and the user can be satisfied that certain devices are given the priority (we) want it to have - then this will be a winner.
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Meet D-Link's Gaming Router DGL-5500 with Qualcomm Streamboost Technology (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNUCuinVgFo)
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Looks like Aug 1st shipping date from this interview audio. :'(
http://www.bootcamp.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=1603 (http://www.bootcamp.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=1603)
I found this via Twitter following D-Link. Posted 22hrs ago. :-\
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http://gamerhub.tv/videos/d-link-dgl-5500-gaming-router-tech-demo---gamerhubtv/2013/06/25/ (http://gamerhub.tv/videos/d-link-dgl-5500-gaming-router-tech-demo---gamerhubtv/2013/06/25/)
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I wonder if this router is going to be worth the upgrade price over the 4500???
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I paid $200 for my first 4500... ::)
I wonder if this router is going to be worth the upgrade price over the 4500???
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I paid $90, lol. I mean will this router be worth the $180-$200 that it retails at or should we(I) just be content with the 4500??? I am sure you will test it out! Let us know if your KDR and SPM go up in black ops 2!!!
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You'll need to determine weather or not if you can be content with the 4500 or will need to upgrade sir ;).
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Just pre-ordered! ;D Hopefully my access point will work with this
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You'll need to determine weather or not if you can be content with the 4500 or will need to upgrade sir ;).
What? that make no sense sir, lol. If no one see an improvement in gaming then its definitely not worth it!
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Think you need to re-view the video on what the core of what D-Link is doing with this router sir.
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Ok I will check it out again!
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http://gamerhub.tv/videos/d-link-dgl-5500-gaming-router-tech-demo---gamerhubtv/2013/06/25/ (http://gamerhub.tv/videos/d-link-dgl-5500-gaming-router-tech-demo---gamerhubtv/2013/06/25/)
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buy.com DGL-5500 Overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhzXjY33XM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhzXjY33XM)
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New DGL-5500 Data Sheet (http://www.dlink.com/-/media/Consumer_Products/DGL/DGL%205500/Datasheet/DGL5500%20Gaming%20Router%20Datasheet%20%2006072013.pdf)
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Newegg Channel Overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdUvYuzPY1M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdUvYuzPY1M)
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Newegg Youtube Channel
D-Link Wireless AC Gaming Router Interview - Newegg TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKuxgqdnpOo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKuxgqdnpOo)
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Newegg Youtube Channel
D-Link Wireless AC Gaming Router Interview - Newegg TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKuxgqdnpOo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKuxgqdnpOo)
Like the new interface
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Hope the new UI will progress into other model routers too. ::)
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*Groan*
Apparently it can only be pre-ordered through NewEgg... Looks like I gotta keep my US address for a little while longer. :(
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I think the DGL-5500 is only slated for the NA region. :-\
*Groan*
Apparently it can only be pre-ordered through NewEgg... Looks like I gotta keep my US address for a little while longer. :(
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D-Link U.S.A. is having a contest on there FB page:
http://ar.gy/4raZ (http://ar.gy/4raZ)
Good Luck.
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Maximum PC - D-Link's Cylinder Shaped DGL-5500 Gaming Router Now Shipping (http://www.maximumpc.com/d-links_cylinder_shaped_dgl-5500_gaming_router_now_shipping)
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http://www.activerespawn.com/review/d-link-dgl-5500-wireless-gaming-router/ (http://www.activerespawn.com/review/d-link-dgl-5500-wireless-gaming-router/)