| D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router |
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Model: DIR-655
Brand: D-Link
Manufacturer: D-Link
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 305
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
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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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| 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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| User Reviews (305 total): |
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Great Product, June 9, 2008
By user (Redmond, WA United States)
The performance and setup of the D-Link DIR-655 are wonderful. I agree with other posts that you don't need to install the software that comes with the router; a user with moderate software experience can have everything working in less than an hour.
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Constantly drops wireless connection, June 6, 2008
By user (San Francisco, CA United States)
After only a few weeks this router's wireless stopped working. After rebooting or power cycling the device the wirelss might start working for 5-15 minutes then stop again. It is not signal strength because I am 4-6 feet from the device. D-link support was absolutely no help.
I mentioned to a colleague at work and he had the same router and same problem. He threw it away and bought another one from a different manufacturer. I will be doing the same when I can afford it. For now I am tethered to the wire. This is the 3rd product from d-link that I have had unsatisfactory results from. Never again - third strike and d-link is out.
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Easy networking - Powerful and fast, June 4, 2008
By user (Macomb, IL)
The install for this was as easy as it can be and unlike all other routers I've had in the past it actually worked on day one without help from my DH.
Good range and fast speed, I highly recommend this wireless router.
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The best & fastest wireless & wired router out when initially released!, June 1, 2008
By user (Somewhere (Over the rainbow))
I purchased this router because i wanted a faster wireless speeds especially for video. In order for the ethernet connections to keep up with the faster wireless speeds this was the first unit out that also offered gigabit speeds for the ethernet ports. Prior to that virtual no router offered gigabit speeds for the ethernet ports. I was not disappointed and after using this for nearly 2 years (maybe more) I am still extremely pleased with this router. In conjunction with the Extreme N wireless cardbus adapter for my media center laptop and the Extreme N PCI adapter for my Vista (yuck) PC I attained continuous speeds of 300mbps throughput. Because the wireless speeds were faster than previous versions of the routers with ethernet connections D-Link installed gigabit ethernet ports on this baby as well. This router in conjunction with the D-Link Extreme N receivers provided blazing speeds and an astounding range allowing me to work much farther away from the router, in some cases increasing distance by 75%. Best of all, even though this is still Draft N this unit is firmware upgradeable so that when the final N standard is set in 2009 you can simply flash upgrade this unit. I purchased this almost immediately after its release and have not regretted this purchase at all. It is easy to set up and offers several layers of security. Best of all are the blazing speeds and excellent distance range from base unit. There is a gaming version available but if you are using this for downloading video or shuttling video from unit to unit this router is excellent for that. I would imagine that this also works extremely well for gaming. I have even seen one person use this to stream HD programming around their house. Best of all the price now is much lower than before. I've tried different brands over the years but I am now a D-Link fan and will remain so. This router has NEVER failed me or gone down and I'm an internet road hog!
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D-Link 655, May 30, 2008
By user
I am very disappointed in the range of this wireless product. My old router (G) had a much better range and speed.
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Unfortunately, it was broken, May 27, 2008
By user (Broomfield, CO USA)
Theoretically, I liked this router. Unfortunately, it was broken. After spending many hours on the phone with customer services, I ended up returning this unit.
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Simply marvelous!, May 23, 2008
By user (OKC, USA)
It doesn't get much better than when a complete wireless novice, such as myself, plugs this device in-line between the cable modem and my desktop PC (just using the "quick setup" instructions) and within 5-10 minutes have a solid connection to my new HP Pavilion laptop. It's been working flawlessly for 3 months now and no sign of signal loss anywhere in the house. Highly recommended!
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Fabulous!, May 20, 2008
By user (Santa Clara, CA, USA)
This product replaced a Netgear WGR-614v1.
Compared to the Netgear, the wireless range is significantly further, and I get 75% signal strength on my MacBook throughout the house now (vs. 25% before).
802.11n is significantly faster than 802.11g, and of course the upgraded WPA security is better than WEP.
I disabled traffic shaping 'cos I don't play networked games, so I have no opinion on that.
The Gigabit hub works well, and I get 400Mbps transfers between computers (4x faster than 100Mbps), probably limited by the hard drive.
Excellent product.
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Great home router, May 16, 2008
By user (Vancouver,BC)
Easy to install. High quality fast transmission from all areas, with protection from intrusion from unknown devices. I've had it running 24x7 for a month now with no problems with an extensive home network of devices.
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Awesome router, May 15, 2008
By user (Alberta)
Considering D-Link routers get at least 85-95 in expert tech reviews and Linksys and Belkin get between 50-70 (which I can justify from the pain of using one) im glad I went with D-Link. Best routers period!
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D-Link DIR-655, May 15, 2008
By user
This product was easy to install and works excellently, however what was not easy was the registering the product with Verizon the cable company. I spent about 4 hours trying to work with them to get the system up and running.
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I had a bad experience with a DLink router, May 6, 2008
By user
I had a bad experience with a DLink router. DLink router that I bought frequently dropped connections - it was very frustrating. Finally I gave up and bought LinkSys WRT160N. Go with Linksys routers even though they are few (worthy) dollars more.
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Drops WIRED Connections at Least Once an Hour, May 5, 2008
By user (Phoenix, AZ USA)
The DIR-655 dropped WIRED connections at least once an hour and the wireless is off more than it is on. You would expect any router to be able to permanently keep a wired connection up without any configuration. After some weeks of trying various versions of the bios and all kinds of tips I found online, I finally gave up and bought the $32 Belkin-G wireless. The Belkin also drops the wireless connection now and then, although not nearly as often. The great news is that the Belkin has yet to drop a wired connection no matter how long I am on or how much I download. Configuration was easier with the Belkin, too, especially the wireless password. It allows you to use a normal pass-phrase as an alternate to the long hex string. This makes it so much easier to add your computers to the wireless network. If the d-link supported this, I never figured out how to do it. I wish I had not debugged for so long as it is now too late to return it. If you can't get it working in a few days, send it back because it never will work.
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DHCP failure, May 4, 2008
By user (Nashua, NH USA)
I really, really wanted to like the DIR-655. It had most every feature I wanted (though dual-band N would have been nice - one needs the much more expensive 855 for that). Unfortunately, I just could not get it to work.
The problem is that it would not acquire an IP address by DHCP from my ISP, Verizon FiOS. Using the same MAC address didn't help, neither did making sure the IP was released from the old router before connecting the new one. I had an old Netgear router around and it got an IP immediately, as did my notebook when I connected it directly. I returned the DIR-655 and got a second unit - same exact problem.
D-Link support was polite and tried to help, but just worked through a script and was unsuccessful. A web search revealed that this model has a history of DHCP IP acquisition problems, though not everyone sees it. I read reports of a European firmware update that resolved the problem for some, but it didn't for me.
I've never encountered a router problem like this before, and have had probably six or seven over the years. Sadly, I returned the 655 for a refund and will keep looking.
I know that many are very happy with this product, even those using Verizon FiOS, but just be aware that you may be as unlucky as I was.
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DLINK DIR 655 Extreme N - Extreme, May 1, 2008
By user (Colorado Springs, CO USA)
Replaced G and this router rocks. The user interface is easy with someone with some configuration experience in home networks. Only one major issue and specific to my environment - my previous router successfully issued an DHCP address to an IP LAN phone. The Extreme and my IP Lan phone don't talk well; meaning, the IP address is being sent but the IP Lan phone can't receive it. So, someone's firmware is either too high or too low or both. I would buy again and recommend. And, the matching USB network dongles work great with the Extreme
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Complete garbage, and expensive to boot!, April 29, 2008
By user (Canada)
Had this router for a while and it's been a constant headache. It randomly drops the internet connection and then reconnects. Not a big deal if you're just checking your email, but if you're trying to upload/download anything, forget it! At first I was led to believe it was due to too many simultaneous connections overloading it (though I never quite believed that) Now I can't do anything with a file over about 2mb even when it's the only thing running and no other devices are connected to the network. Trying to upload files for a website or stream files is useless since it's constantly crapping out. I've ended up skipping the router altogether when I want to get any real work done. Fortunately my modem is in the same room as my computer so I can just plug it straight in. Worst $150 I've ever spent on a computer product.
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Rock Solid, April 29, 2008
By user (Houston)
This router works right out of the box and I have not had a single problem from day one. I have a xbox 360 and a macbook that were constantly dropping connections. Every wireless device can now stream at the same time with blazing speed. This router has very similar firmware than its more expensive and flashy cousin (I believe that actual switch may be the major difference).
IMO, If you need a wireless router today this is the most bang for the buck.
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D-Link Router, April 29, 2008
By user (St. Louis, MO, USA)
The delivery of the product was great! I bought this router to replace my Link-S router. The final conclusion is the wireless card on my Sony Vaio laptop is bad! The wireless card was a G. This D-Link is an N. I am confident that when I get my laptop back I will be connected to the internet faster than my fingers can type!
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Simple, does the job, April 28, 2008
By user (syracuse)
After reading these reviews, I bought this router. I set it up using the CD in about 20 minutes. Had 3 laptops working well in 1/2 hour, any delays were with firewalls. It has worked well across the house nearly 50 feet away, and in the basement. So far no dropped signal after about a week of use.
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D-Link router, April 27, 2008
By user
It works fine. I have had to reboot it and disconnect it a few times, but after a few weeks I think it's been worth the money (not cheap).
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