D-Link Cloud Router 2500 (DIR-836L), Wireless N750, Dual-Band, Gigabit Ports, USB SharePort, mydlink enabled

Pros: Very easy to setup. Admin software was excellent and really simple to change the router password. Also, despite not having external antennas... the range is really good in our 3-story house (with the router located in the attic above it all.) Also, the D-Link IP Security camera connected really easily. One thing I really like is that our DirecTV media connection is separate from the home network (Dual band)... very cool.

Cons: No cons...

Pros: Easy to set up. Pretty standard D-link menus and options. The coverage for 2.4Ghz is much improved over my old DGL4300 802.11g at the same "medium" power level. I get coverage in the back yard where I barely got coverage before. The 5GHz (350 MBs) link is awesome for watching HD content from my HTPC on my tablet, even upstairs from the router. Sleek/modern look, minimal blinky lights (only one constant green light when powered), so makes it pretty much invisible in my media center. Even when you see it, the cylindrical shape kinda camouflages it.

Cons: The usb HDD share option only works for a narrow range of HDD's and android/IO clients. This is clearly stated by several reviews, and is in the documentation details, if you do your homework. I knew this when I bought it, but I still knock it one egg for not supporting windows. I would have used this functionality if it did. Other than that, it would be great if it would make me eggs in the A.M. ;-p

Overall Review: Please note: I have NOT used this as a router. I turned all router functions off and I am using it as a switch/wireless AP ONLY. Having said that, the menus appear to offer essentially the same QoS/prioritization options as my DGL4300, maybe in different places, called different names, but for me it made more sense to leave the 4300 in the closet as the main router (with wireless disabled), and put this one out near my TV/HTPC for better wireless coverage throughout my house. I immediately upgraded the firmware. I recommend you do the same. I never use the "set up for dummies" wizards, since I have been setting up home networks for 15 yrs plus. So far, so good. Hopefully it lasts as long as my DGL4300 (6+ yrs and still going strong) and is as reliable.

Pros: no eye searing blue lights, easy interface

Cons: i bought this to replace a 3 year old DIR-655 hoping to get better HD streaming and better overall wireless performance by using 5GHZ to avoid overlapping with my neighbors. I got neither one. wifi takes forever to connect, has less range and still drops out more than my old 655 even using the exact same channels. latest firmware, still no change. This was my third D-Link router, might be the last.

Pros: Worked fine for a week or 2

Cons: came home from work one day and it was dead.. no power nothing just dead.

Overall Review: U get what u pay for I guess. I have always bought dlink in the past for my networking needs.. dont know it i just got really unlucky or what..

Pros: Router plug and play and wireless setup is easy to set up.

Cons: After a couple of years, the router had a pitfall and could not find in user manual where my problem was at. Had to call support to fix the issue which was done after a hard reset.

Overall Review: Customer service rep Randy Badge ID AR004232 Was very helpful in assisting any trouble. Customer service was fast and easy to talk to and walked me through the process. Woul recommend Randy again to anyone having problems with D;Link hardware

Pros: When it works it's a decent router

Cons: Worked fine for about 10 months then started to flake out. It randomly stopped routing traffic so I turned it into an WAP only and got a new router/firewall. This worked fine for another month or so. After a while trying to stream anything over wireless was useless. Eventually the NICs on the thing started jabbering basically taking out my home network with a bunch of malformed transmissions. As soon as this device was disconnected from the switch my network came back online.

Overall Review: Ended up putting my old D-Link 524 I bought in 2004 back into service as a WAP and what do you know it still works. I thought I could count on D-Link after having my DL-524 up and running for close to 10 years, but I guess they don't make them like they used to.

Pros: I like that is has a usb media port, but i don't use it so that may not work either.

Cons: Unfortunately, I bought this product at the store without looking at the reviews. I literally have to reset my router every time I get on my computer because it is so slow. It doesn't drop the connection completely, I just get super slow speeds. On my Desktop I have to reconnect to the stupid thing everytiime I restart. Even then sometimes i have to connect more than once. If that wasn't bad enough, the customer service has been hard to contact. I guess i'll keep trying, but these reviews are accurate. This thing sucks.

Pros: None any more...

Cons: After just under 2 months the wireless ability of this router quit working. I've been fighting their tech support for a week to get an RMA number to replace the unit.

Overall Review: What's happened to D-Link? They used to make some of the best routers on the market. No so much any more, and they back them with terrible support. I'm an IT professional, and buy dozens of routers for various purposes a month. I used to be almost 100% D-Link. After numerous failures lately, I'm done with D-Link. Find another solution and stay away from D-Link.