D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router | 
| Brand: D-Link
List Price: $132.99
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Rating:  939 reviews
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 7.6 x 1.2
nv:Device Type: Wireless Router
Form Factor: Desktop
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 300 Mbps
Security Protocols: WPA
Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP
Security Protocols: 64-bit WEP
Security Protocols: WPA2
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
Routing / Firewall Protoccols: DHCP
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year limited
MPN: DIR-655
Model: DIR-655
UPC: 790069298561
EAN: 0790069298561
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| Features:
| • | Delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g means Greater Coverage for Your Entire Home or Office | | • | Ideal for streaming HD video or streaming multiple applications simultaneously | | • | Intelligent QoS technology prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable enhanced gaming and phone calling (VoIP) experience | | • | Gigabit Ports for Incredible Wired Network Speeds | | • | Dual active firewall protection (SPI & NAT) helps block malicious attacks on networks from the Internet. |
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Product Description
Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, or media players from greater distances in your home or office. Using D-Link Xteme-N wireless products makes it really easy! The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. Connect the Xtreme N Gigabit Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With D-Link's Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic is analyzed and separated into multiple data streams. These streams are then categorized by sensitivity to delay, so applications like VoIP, Video Streaming, and Online Gaming are given priority over Web browsing. This enables multiple applications to stream smoothly to your TV or PC. Delivering best-in-class performance, network security, and coverage, this router is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office. Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices including game consoles and digital media players
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 Router March 9, 2010
Judith M. Bomberger
I don't know much about technology - but the thing works - and the kids are happy with it.
I'm actually impressed with tech support for once! March 9, 2010
Stokie (California)
I read reviews on the majority of the lower priced N routers out and the overall reviews have been all across the board. Lots of 5 stars and lots of 1 stars which I always think is kinda weird. Anyway, for the DIR-655 there were more high ratings than low and most of the low one's sited incompetent tech support. I figured I'd ignore that because I've never found a company that consistently gives good tech support...
I got the router in about 3 days from when I ordered it and popped the install CD in my computer. Its really easy to follow although it made me reboot my computer once during the setup. Everything seemed to initiate properly except I could not connect to the internet.
After reading the reviews of the poor tech support I figured I'd call my ISP (Sbcglobal/Yahoo) first. I sat on hold for about 30 minutes. After being transferred to 2 different operators who didn't know what to do I reluctantly called D-Link support. I got thru to an Indian operator in about 30 seconds and explained my problem. He quickly identified what I was trying to do and very easily walked me thru a couple of settings that I needed to add to the more advanced configuration options. I was up and running in about 10 mins!
I've got my desktop hardwired, 2 laptops and a Blackberry connected thru WIFI and they are all working great!
I recommend D-Link and this router to anyone looking to upgrade to a well priced N router!
Works Great! March 8, 2010
Average Joe (Colorado)
Nice router, works great!
Let me start by saying that I'm a neophyte network person, in other words, I've never set up a network before. I bought this to use with a hard wired pc, a wireless laptop and for wireless Xbox 360 live. The setup was fast and easy using the setup disk. I know this may not be optimal for all you network geeks, but it works for me. I'll tweek it if needed as I learn more. From unboxing to finished setup, it probably took 15 minutes tops. The reliability has been excellent. I have never had to restart it in the 3+ weeks I've owned it. My laptop picked up the signal and works great. The Xbox 360 has performed great as well, with no noticeable router lag. FYI- I'm using the Xbox 360 N Wireless Adapter.
The only minor drawback is I have yet to discern an on/off switch. The on-disc-only documentation doesn't seem to mention it. At least I haven't found it yet. I can still turn off the cable modem, but the router stays on. Also, there's a button on the side of the router that I have yet to discover what it does, no documentation on it either (yet). Knowing this now, these issues would not dissuade me from buying it anyway.
Best WIFI Device in the market March 8, 2010
R. palagummi (ISELIN, NJ, US)
I used the G based Belkin Wifi for 9 years. It works great but had to move on to N Wifi. hence, ended up buying a Belkin N. It was a disaster and I returned it. Then, I bought this device after much research and thanks to you all 900+ people that helped make my decision. The device is the best I have seen so far in any Wifi units. I have three laptops, a VOIP phone, and an iPhone. I hooked up all devices, turned on WPA-PSK security with a breeze, turned on DHCP Server for second layer of security, turned on MAC ID filtering for third stage of protection. Then, I have hidden the SSID broadcast. The device is two floors above in our loft and when I use laptop in our garage or backyard, it still works at mind-blowing lightening speeds. Had the device ON for two weeks and not even once did it terminate connection. And there is guest Wifi access control too so your guests dont have to "unintentionally" eavesdrop in your wifi and your files etc.
Now the awesome part! The SharePort Utility. If you are a intermediate tech user like me, you will love this. Using the D-Link's shareport utlity, I hooked my Seagate 500GB external hard drive to this router and guess what, I just made the hard drive - a NAS drive. Yes, I uploaded all the content on to this newly connected NAS drive and am able to access files on any machine within our network. Remember that you have to individually download and install Shareport on each machine that you would like to connect to NAS drive. And at any point of time, only one computer can connect to NAS drive. I found one glitch in the Shareport but realized it was my mistake. I have two Win 7 systems and one XP machine. Out of all, one of them is a WIn 7 64 bit. I installed 32 bit version of shareport and it was not able to connect properly. After googling, I uninstalled 32 bit shareport and installed 64 bit and all is working great.
For those of you wanting to monitor and control your kids' surfing habits and stuff, Dlink's Secure Spot tool will be of great help, which is included with the device.
Folks, this device is worth every penny and more. Dont waste lots of money on routers that look futuristic but do not do the job right. Spend less than $100 and get this one. I am so happy I ran into this device and thanks to you all for writing valuable reviews. Thought I will share my views as well.
 Welcome to firmware hell.. March 8, 2010
PRA7 (Austin, TX USA)
After using Linksys routers for many years, I thought why not try someone new. So I bought the DLink DIR-655 in Sept of 2009. This thing has been nothing but trouble. Maybe we are just demanding wireless users, but the DIR-655 crashes daily. I have tried at least three firmware updates and still crashes. I have heard good things about DLink in the past, but I would avoid the DIR-655 at all costs.
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