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D-Link DIR-501

details: Wireless N 150 Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2011-01-17
updated: 2015-11-03
The DIR-501 provides better wireless coverage and improved speeds over previous-generation Wireless G.

The DIR-501 supports WPA and WPA2 to ensure the best available wireless encryption. In addition, the DIR-501 utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. The DIR-501 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with a push button feature that easily sets up and activates your network security functions.

The D-Link Setup Wizard quickly configures your new Wireless N 150 Router to get you up and running in minutes.
 
 
 
 DIR-501 Features
 General
 Availability: discontinued
 Street price: $25
 Warranty: 1 year(s)
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: 10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 4
 LAN ports type: 10/100 Base-TX (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 150 Mbps (Wi-Fi 4)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (draft)
 Wifi security/authentication: WEP
WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
 WiFi modes: Access point
 external antenna(s): 1
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 VPN
  IPSec
 IPSec passthrough: yes
  L2TP
 L2TP passthrough: yes
  PPTP
 PPTP passthrough: yes
 Firewall
 SPI firewall: yes
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
 Default admin username: n/a
 Default admin password: n/a
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Quick Setup Wizard
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Links
 Product page: http://us.dlink.com/
 Datasheet: ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/PRODUCTS/DIR-501/RE...
 Quick Install Guide: ftp://ftp2.dlink.com/PRODUCTS/DIR-501/RE...

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