| 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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Wireless Nirvana, January 3, 2008
By user (NY)
As a PC / Network technician by day and an avid gamer by night, setting up routers is nothing new to me. I honestly did not try any of the built in Wizards in the DIR-655 and went straight for the manual setup, since I knew what I wanted and needed.
Bottom line: I own two laptops, both Dells, one with the new internal Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card, the other a Dell generic b/g, an Apple iMAC with AirPort, an Apple iTouch, a Sony PS3, a Sony PSP, an XBox-360, and a Nintendo Wii, all of which I had configured with an old Linksys b/g router.
All I did was setup the D-Link 655 with the same settings I had used on my old router, (Named my wireless network, turned off SSID Broadcast for added security, turned on WPA - Personal encryption, changed router password, etc.) and everything worked first time, except the new Dell with Windows Vista. There I just deleted the existing network setting and recreated it. The 'n' signal strength and speed are great.
Signal strength improved by about 25% on all of the units, game play on the video consoles is stable with no connection issues at all. No settings had to be made to ports.
I highly recommend this unit!
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Best router we have ever purchased!!, January 2, 2008
By user (Maryland, USA)
The D-Link DIR 655 is the best router we have tried! It replaces a Belkin Pre-N wireless router that had frequent signal loss.
Installation on the DIR 655 was so easy, I was amazed. We followed the directions exactly and had the easiest set-up ever! The included software Network Magic is working like a charm. One computer is running Windows XP, the other Windows Vista. There were no installation issues at all. File sharing, printer sharing, all set up quickly.
Internet speeds on the laptop are noticeably faster -- and we are using the built in network adapter on the laptop (a Dell Inspiron 1720). We aren't even running the Extreme N Notebook adapter.
We owned the DIR 655 for over a month before we installed it, dreading the possible problems normally associated with networking and installation of new hardware. Now we wish we had installed it immediately!!
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good router worth the price, December 31, 2007
By user
This is a good router and worth the price if you are looking to purchase one. The product is constructed very nicely with many hardware features.
The hardware itself includes three detachable 2dbi antennas (less signal loss), vivid connection indicators, and several lan ports. The included hardware features consists with support for wireless standards, security (wep and mac address filtering), and a moderately complex configuration interface.
Again, this is worth the purchase... :)
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Finally, December 30, 2007
By user
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After giving up on all Linksys products for dead out the box and intermittent signal, in addition to their setup CD's being useless, what a relief to find a product that works fantastic and is a breeze to setup.
I am using XP SP2 and download and installed the lastest firmware from Dlink. Dlink's website is great. They have detailed instructions with text and pictures. I set the router up manually because of my experience with Linksys and was up and running in 15 minutes.
This router is fast and I have yet to drop signal from anyware in my 2 story house. I purchased the Xtreme N Wireless PCI Express card DWA-652 for the laptop and am running in wireless -n- only.
It's like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Doing work from home has never been free of frustration because of signal drops until this router.
Tell your friends and family to purchse this router and card combination and end drop signals for all wireless users.
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Total solution for any home or small business, December 29, 2007
By user (TEXAS)
This Router does it all. All 4 wireless bands, 3 powerful antennas covers the house. All 3 detach so that the 10db Antennas can be used for a wider coverage area or areas. No matter the cost, this one does it all!
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Simple & Effective, December 28, 2007
By user (North Carolina)
Our construction includes several cement block walls. This d-link router is simple to install - including security setup - and has a much wider reach than 802.11g had, even when using a booster with the older technology.
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Installation can be tough, but it works perfectly, December 28, 2007
By user (Pennsylvania, USA)
Don't be frustrated if the router and its security settings are difficult or confusing to configure. If you stick with with it, this Wireless N router works phenomenally. I get amazing speed and signal in every corner of my house. Two troubleshooting tips: 1) Make sure you have a network cable handy so that you can directly connect to the router during setup or if a problem arises in the future (though I've had none since setup). 2) If you're not using a D-Link wireless card in your computer, trying reinstalling the network drivers in your computer if you run into connection problems. Bottom line: best router I've ever owned!
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Works very well, including w/ PS3 WiFi, December 27, 2007
By user (Indianapolis, Indiana United States)
I had a difficult time finding a router that worked well with encryption enabled with all my computers and my Wii and PS3. All are running flawlessly on this router with WPA2 security enabled. I have one wireless N device, and the speed I get with that laptop is excellent. Overall I am very pleased with this router; it missed getting a fifth star because the setup wasn't as user-friendly as I would have liked, but that was more of a problem with the PS3 than with any other device. The speed and thoroughput I get with all the rest of my wireless devices, which are all wireless G, is also great. The PS3, for example, is in the master bedroom, while the router is in the office on the complete opposite side of the house. I have a 67% signal strength on the PS3 consistenly, and it works great.
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D-LINK Xtreme versus NETGEAR RangeMax, December 19, 2007
By user (USA)
A low tech guy's comparison of two high tech wireless routers.
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No dropouts on either router. If you're getting dropouts, you or your neighbor may have a 2.4 Ghz cordless phone or a microwave oven thats interferring with the router's signal.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Has accurate user reviews.
D-LINK DIR655: Is overated on user reviews.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Normal speed 54 Mbps (802.11g PC). Up to 108 Mbps if you have a super G card in your remote PC.
D-LINK DIR655: Normal speed with my 802.11g capable remote PC is 54 Mbps. Allows speed of 300 Mbps with a N speed card in your remote PC.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Has a standard signal strength. But there is an option to disable extended range.
D-LINK DIR655: Has adjustable signal strength (low, med, high).
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: No external antennas. 7 internal.
D-LINK DIR655: Has 3 external antennas. Removal.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Fancy looking blue lights in the round blue dome on the side of the unit. They indicate antenna activity. Light green indicator lights on the thin side of the unit to indicate power on, transmitting, which port connected, etc.
D-LINK DIR655: Light blue indicator lights on the thin side of the unit to indicate power on, transmitting, which port connected, etc.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Claims easy setup. Setup was easy. Worked within 20 minutes.
D-LINK DIR655: Claims easy setup. Installing it was easy but it still didn't work initially. Took about 2+ hours to get it working (I'm good with computers, but I'm not a techy super geek).
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Easy to change settings. Short update period. No reboot.
D-LINK DIR655: Moderate to easy settings changes. Must save and reboot each time. Then log back in.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Annoying time out feature. Seems less than 1 minute - not adjustable.
D-LINK DIR655: Annoying time out feature. Seemed longer than 2 minutes. Also not adjustable.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Short (cleared daily) activity log. Not customizable.
D-LINK DIR655: Customizable activity log.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Allows user to set keyword and website URL block.
D-LINK DIR655: URL block only. No keyword block.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Has WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK security options.
D-LINK DIR655: Same
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Lots of geeky configurations.
D-LINK DIR655: Same
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Limited to one schedule for every option.
D-LINK DIR655: Allows different schedules for different events (e-mail activity logs, times to block wireless access, times to block web access, times to block specified URLS, etc)
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: The free 1 year parental protection service offer by a company called "Trend Micro" is no longer any good. I tried to turn the feature on and got - "No Longer Available...". Only option is to buy the 1, 2, or 3 year service (ranges $49 to $120). I'll stick to K9 Web Protection - its free but must be installed on each PC (google it and download it). NETGEAR's keyword block only works when the user tries to enter and send a keyword through a text box on a web page. Doesn't work on incoming web page text. Their URL block works OK. The website category filters and keyword filters in the parental protection software like K9 or the paid filtering services are a must if you have kids.
D-LINK DIR655: No parental protection. No keyword blocking. Just URL blocking.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: Help - Nice blue side panel on user interface with details for each function on the current page.
D-LINK DIR655: Help - Limited info on the active page. You must hit hyper links to get to detailed info which is on separate pages in the router's user interface.
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NETGEAR WPN824v2: A keeper.
D-LINK DIR655: Returned to store for refund.
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Easy to Set-Up, December 18, 2007
By user (Rochester, NY)
This router was very easy to set-up, and performs better than my Linksys. So far I've been very happy with it. The range is a bit better, and the signal strength is good as well.
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dlink extreme, December 17, 2007
By user
Had Dlink Extreme for 2 weeks now,upgraded from linksys G and it works flawless from out of the box...only reason I did not give it five stars is because its been only 2 weeks other than that its a must have on your router list
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Finally... a wireless router that works... and works..., December 16, 2007
By user (Provo, UT USA)
I haven't even had to reset this thing since I bought it months ago. I've been through half a dozen routers and this is the best by far. Kudos DLink.
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better than expected, December 13, 2007
By user (Mill Valley, CA)
Before I settled for the DIR-655 I tested Netgear and Linksys N Standard routers of the same price range for my specific needs. Both were disappointing. I have a SOHO environment with b, g and n WLANs, wired Ethernet and power line Ethernet connections. The SW is all the Windows junk and VMware with more Windows. The DIR-655 has a very good set of functions to support all this. The built-in Gigabit adapters and bridge are a charm. The configuration was very easy and to my amazement the device proofs to be very stable and reliable. It is in use for about two months now, both in the US and in Europe. Transmission rates for wired and wireless (N Standard) connections are higher than I had with the other router brands. I can't say very much about the wireless range though, I didn't run specific tests. The only thing I don't like so much (besides of the poor look of the box) is that all network adapters have to be defined in the router, not only the wireless but also the wired ones if MAC filtering is used. Gave me some headache with all the VMware machines. Bottom line: great router, well worth its money. Go for this one if you are looking for something reliable.
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Quick and easy, December 13, 2007
By user (Phoenix, AZ)
I finally gave up on linksys after replacing parts of my network on an annual basis. I was surprised at how quickly and painless I was able to set this up and match my previous settings. All of my wireless devices connected quickly and my hard-wired devices were up and good quickly there after. When I was doing the set-up I noticed lots of settings that I will have to explore later on and was surprised to see a USB port on the unit, hopefully I can connect network storage to this device. I use AppleTV and iPhone on the wireless side and those were both moving faster and I look forward to the speed of gigabit network on the hardwire while pushing large files across the network. Now if I could just get the DSL to step it up I'd be living the entertainment on-line lifestyle.
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For Windows Vista just truble !!, December 12, 2007
By user (Bakersfield, CA)
After 6 hours try installing on my computer (HP 3800 Athlon dual core, windows Vista) was imposible to run this router, spend three hours with d-link support and a trip to return this item, I will rate this product less one star, D-link support was rude, not a good experience, I got this router because the feedback this product have, maybe the same thing you do right now, but guess what? the router finally work like a champ was linksys WRT300N, this router don't have a really good feedback but work great on windows Vista, i take the time to write this review to save time to you, was terrible spend 6 hours trying to install this router!!
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Easy Setup and Great Range, December 10, 2007
By user (Detroit, MI)
I purchased this product today at lunch. I replaced a Netgear Wireless-G router and what a fantastic improvement this was. Great range and speed. It was very easy to install and set up as well. I had it up and running with all the software installed and security enabled in no more than 10 minutes.
A fantastic product that I would highly recommend.
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Great router with lots of options, December 9, 2007
By user (USA)
I was expecting to improve the signal around my house, but it didn't. I can get a good signal most of the times though.
It has a lot of options to customize it to your need
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D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router Review, December 9, 2007
By user (Phoenix, AZ)
Purchasing this item was fast and complete. I have never had a wireless network in my home before so being a novice at hooking it up and getting it to work with my system was a little daunting for me. Hooking up this wireless router to my computer was a breeze but getting it to communicate with our X-Box was a little more difficult but after calling D-link and talking to one of their tech reps I was able to configure this router to work and it works EXCELLENT!!! Great product and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Great router, easy setup, great speed, great range, December 8, 2007
By user (New Jersey, USA)
I just bought this router and it works great. The setup was easy and I was online 'wired' in a few minutes. I couldn't get the wireless to work and after a few agonising calls to tech support, I was told to donwload the latest firmware for this product. It ships with firmware version 1.02 and the latest is 1.10. Once I installed the latest firmware, the wireless worked !!! This router is worth the money. Go for it.
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Don't buy this if you are running Vista., December 7, 2007
By user (Tustin, CA United States)
I was excited to get a better router to replace an older, weaker one and found this one to be among the highest ratings on c-net so I bought it. 12 hours later, 6 with d-link's tech support, which hung up on me twice and 6 wrestling with it myself I gave up. The computer connects to the internet fine with just the cable modem, but add this in the mix and although the computer can communicate with the router, it can no longer connect to the internet. The tech insisted it was my computer even though it works fine with the internet as long as the router isn't attached. I suspect it is a Vista/Internet 7 problem even though this router insists it is supposed to work well with Vista. In short, if you have a computer running Vista, don't buy this, and if you have a problem with d-link, just return the product; their tech support requires you to wait for an hour and a half even though they said it was about a twenty minute wait and when you finally get somebody, they do the simplest fixes possible and then blame it on something else.
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