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Conclusion
At an estimated street price of $299 USD, this thing isn't cheap--in fact, it's not even remotely close to being cheap; however, you have to consider how many different devices that it can replace: it will act as a switch for your network, a router for your Internet connection and even as a wireless access point. Plus, there are all those little things, such as the built in DHCP server, that adds more to its value. Unfortunately, though, because of its high price, the DI-713 isn't a toy for everyone. In terms of features and functionality, I don't see a single flaw in it--it's just a matter of whether you need it or not. That is, if you do have a wireless network alongside a wired network, then this thing will be perfect for you to share your Internet connection between all of them--it's as simple as that!
Pros
- Wireless Access Point, Switch and Router rolled into one
- Very easy to set up
- Built-in hardware firewall
- DHCP server is quite handy
Cons
- 3-port switch might not be enough for some users (-0.5)
- Very steep price (-1)
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