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Product Code: DIR655 The D-Link DIR-655 is a top-performing router with useful extras like drive and printer sharing and a Wi-Fi guest zone. D-Links DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router was one of the first gigabit draft-2.0 routers, and its still one...
While its drive and printer sharing features have serious limitations, the D-Link DIR-655 would be one of our top picks even without them, thanks to its low price, great performance, easy setup, and handy guest access mode. Becky Waring Lowest online...
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The D-Link DIR-655 Wireless N Gigabit Router has been available for over 12 months and is now seen as something of an entry-level router in the range. However, it still manages to include all the features weve come to expect from a well-equipped domes...
Good software management, Decent signal...
Not a looker...
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While some of the routers on test look like props from a sci-fi show, D-Link’s design is more sedate. The DIR-655 is fairly compact and its flashing blue LEDs are more discreet than others, which practically light up the room. A wall-mounting ki...
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Several of these wireless routers actually require you to use a wired Ethernet connection when you initially set them up – which is annoying as the whole point of a wireless network is to avoid trailing wires from room to room. So we were pleasantly...
Compact design...
Poor Mac support...
Unfortunately, things went downhill from that point onwards. In order to set up a password to protect your new wireless network you have to configure the router through its built-in webpage. However, that webpage didn’t work properly with the Safari...
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Users after a fast wireless router may want to consider D-Links DIR-655, which features the 802.11 draft-n specification, as well as a four-port gigabit Ethernet switch. It can distribute an Internet connection from either a cable or ADSL modem, and i...
Its 802.11 draft-n performance was fast, we didnt have to fiddle with the default settings in order to get smooth wireless networking performance, it performed well when 802.11g and 802.11 draft-n clients were connected simultaneously...
It doesnt have print or file server functions built in, its Web interface could be a little better, it could use more comprehensive keyword filtering options The Final Word All up, we didnt have to fiddle with this routers settings at all, apart fro...
All up, we didnt have to fiddle with this routers settings at all, apart from entering our Internet and wireless connectivity details. It distributed our Internet connection and streamed multimedia files to various wireless clients without any proble...
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Wireless gets a boost, but is this the device to give it to us?...
Performance potential, looks, pricing...
Requires matching adapters to attain peak performance...
A sexy and efficient way to get a fast wireless network up and running...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2013-10-30 02:23:56
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D-Link's RangeBooster N 650 is a Draft-N router with an integrated Gigabit switch rather than the 10/100 switches built into most. It's compact and feels well made. The setup wizard clearly explains how to connect the router physically, and lets you set...
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D-Link has decided to jump in and finally ship a three-stream ("450 Mbps") router. I wish they had chosen a different product number, though, because I can't tell you how many times I've typed 655 when I meant 665. I wasn't really impressed with TREN...
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gamepyre.com Updated:
2013-03-25 21:54:31
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With all the recent Florida storms, it was only a matter of time before my lights flickered, before the power went out, before everything shut down for a second. Midday tropical-like Florida storms dont last long and neither did my power outage...
I used and abused this D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Wireless Router for a little over six weeks before I felt confident about writing this review. And I have to say that Im pleasantly surprised and very happy with this product. I live in Florida, and, in...
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The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit router is D-Link’s flagship model, and it has the performance to match, for the most part. Unfortunately, it also has the price to match, so it slips down a few places, but for raw performance, it’s hard to beat. The...
QoS prioritization is easy to setup, Good speeds, Gigabit Ethernet...
Price...
This D-Link DIR 655 is great for heavy users, and there are some nice features...
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D-Link's DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router was one of the first gigabit draft-2.0 routers, and it's still one of the best. D-Link has added a number of valuable features via firmware updates, such as USB drive and printer sharing, and a special Wi-Fi gu...
While its drive and printer sharing features have serious limitations, the D-Link DIR-655 would be one of our top picks even without them, thanks to its low price, great performance, easy setup, and handy guest access mode...
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D-Links DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router ($100 as of April 20, 2009) was one of the first gigabit draft-2.0 routers, and its still one of the best. D-Link has added a number of valuable features via firmware updates, such as USB drive and printer shar...
Very good performance; comprehensive features, USB drive and printer sharing; WiFi guest zone...
Only one computer can access a shared drive or pri, No Mac support for drive or printer sharing...
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Our review of the original DIR-655 is one of our most-viewed wireless router reviews, befitting its status as one of the most successful draft 802.11n routers. Since its original release, D-Link has continued to enhance the product, adding 9K jumbo f...
Gigabit WAN and LAN with excellent routing speed, Automatic QoS for Internet uplink and WLAN, USB device sharing...
USB device sharing is one Windows client at a time...
Market-leading single-band draft 802.11n router...
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Over the past few months, Wi-Fi has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Though Wi-Fi usage has proliferated and grown in India, awareness about the dangers of open Wi-Fi connections has not reached the average consumer. This was adequately refl...
Great file transfer speeds, Very good signal throw, Simple UI...
Expensive...
We divided our tests into two sections. In the first we took two different directories of files of around 4GB each and simply transferred them to a desktop with D-link’s DWA-547 and a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Draft-N capabilities. The second set of t...
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crn.com
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2013-03-25 21:54:37
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Targeted more for the home office user, DLink\'s DIR-655 would also do the job as wireless N router in smaller networking environments not in need of multiple SSIDs or do not have lots of clients sharing bandwidth...
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D-Link’s DIR-655 was one of the fastest routers in our Draft-N roundup, and it proved best-in-breed in terms of range. But speed and range aren’t the only reasons to like this product. If you enjoy fine-tuning your network’s performance, the Xtreme N o...
Speedy; extremely high range; great QoS; superb attention to detail throughout.
Not the prettiest router we've ever seen. TCP output with WEP slower than expected.
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The network router has become as common as the microwave in most households. These magic boxes have all but become a commodity at our local computer stores, but the quest for more speed and more importantly, wireless connectivity, has led to more con...
Fast 300 Mbps performance with Xtreme N adapters, Full backwards compatibility with other wireless standards, StreamEngine Technology really works to maintain network performance for time sensitive requests, Proven reliability for 24/7 operation...
Costs more than your standard commodity router (but it’s worth it!), Marketing claims of 6X and 14X are slightly deceptive, The USB port is completely useless...
Finally Thoughts The DIR-655 Xtreme N router is a necessary evolution. No one likes to drill holes in their house to fish CAT 5 cable and running a wireless router is a perfect solution. However, as network loads increase, the bandwidth provided by...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated:
2013-03-25 21:54:47
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A lot of people think that if it looks and acts like a router, then it must be a router. While thats true, just because its a router doesnt exactly mean it will work like any other router. This is something I have come to learn firsthand these past...
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Wireless technology has come a long way over the years. 802.11b enabled us to run a wireless network in a small local area, 802.11g helped expand that network throughout the majority of a small house or office, and then we have 802.11n which ex...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2013-03-25 21:54:53
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Draft N is all the buzz around the WiFi circles, and manufacturers are pushing their early products onto store shelves despite the constant technical changes to the new unapproved draft. Although early product releases incorporating the 802.11n draft...
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Not long ago I reviewed a Linksys WRT300N router that was one of the first to support the draft IEEE 802.11n standard. More devices feature this wireless standard now and I am going to tell you about one of them in this review.The D-Link DIR-655 router...
Good speed, Stylish exterior design, Excellent help system, Good implementation of VPN connections, Good support for QoS, WiFi Alliance certification, Wide administration opportunities...
Low functionality of the USB port, Impractical surface material, Poor thermal contact of the heatsinks with the components they cool, Gets very hot at work, Imperfect webinterface structure, Too bright indicators...
The DIR-655 router didn’t prove completely up to my expectations. For a top-end model, it lacks functionality. For devices of this class it is not enough to boast high potential due high-quality onboard controllers: this potential needs to be proper...
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Rarely have I received so many requests for a product review as I have for the D-Link DIR-655. This is most likely due to its position at the top of our Router Charts, with its impressive 200+ MHz routing speed. However, in keeping with my policy of no...
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Good wireless throughput and above-average broadcast range are just two reasons why D-Links DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router should be at the top of your networking wish list. You also get four high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports and an impress...
Fast transmission rates; strong radio signal...
Slightly expensive...
You no longer have to wait for the Draft N specification to become final—D-Links DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router delivers solid performance and some neat features. It costs a bit more than most wireless routers out there, however...
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With broadband internet saturating more and more homes each and every day, the idea of a home network becomes more and more enticing. As many households have more than one PC, the easiest and most popular way to share the home’s internet connection...
Stylish, Fast, Draft-N 2.0, Gigabit, Extensive options...
Setup problems when internet is not available...
Setting up the wireless network was simple and in no time I was up and going. The one problem I did run into was with the D-Link wireless connection manager not playing well with Windows Zero Config. This wasn’t exactly D-Links fault, but rather 2 d...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2013-03-25 21:55:01
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Draft-N router with four Gigabit Lan ports...
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The D-Link DIR-655 has a robust feature set that includes wireless QoS (Quality of Service) monitoring and adjustment. Of the four routers I tested, it was the fastest at transferring data over short distances. But its complex management interface ke...
Fast (thanks to Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports) and feature-rich.
Confusing Web administration interface.
This fast wireless router comes with Gigabit LAN ports and has many features, including QoS monitoring, but the complex interface may intimidate some...
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First, and probably most noticeably, D-Link has given the DIR-655 a fresh new look. The DIR-655 has a white case and a black trim band that wraps around the case. Even the three antennas are white. Though the case tooling is almost identical to the to...
New looks, excellent performance, Gigabit Ethernet.
No WPS support on the client (yet), minor setup glitches. Article appeared originally on WiFi Planet.com.
First, and probably most noticeably, D-Link has given the DIR-655 a fresh new look. The DIR-655 has a white case and a black trim band that wraps around the case. Even the three antennas are white. Though the case tooling is almost identical to the to...
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D-Link Xtreme N Router versus Apple AirPort Extreme N base station My main disappointment with the new Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Base Station is that it does NOT support Gigabit Ethernet. Thats a key omission since there are many "pro" Macs that...
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D-Link and just about every other wireless networking manufacturer has begun producing wireless 802.11n routers using the Draft-N standard. The Draft-N standard provides users with blazing fast speeds, way faster than 802.11b/g and almost 2X farther ra...
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Now that draft-802.11n wireless routers are becoming more prevalent we're also finally seeing the move to Gigabit Ethernet as well. Netgear's RangeMax WRN854T was the first to deliver high speed network ports and now its D-Links turn with its new RangeBoo...
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targetpc.com Updated:
2013-03-25 21:55:24
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The specifications and features speak for themselves. D-Link managed to bring an extremely innovative networking solution for people seeking to improve their current or upcoming network for under $200$. Whether you are trying to get maximal performanc...
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Improved Ubicom StreamEngine technology means your connections run hotter than ever.
D-Link just keeps upping the 802.11n ante. The Xtreme N is a vast improvement over the previous DIR-630 model. The DIR-655 bridges the narrowing gap between consumer and business Wi-Fi routers. In tests, it matched the speed of the DIR-635 nose for nos...
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Last fall, I reviewed the top-of-the-line D-Link RangeBooster N 650 router. I loved all of the configuration options, the configurable QoS engine, and the extensive list of preconfigured applications in the port forwarding setup. My unfulfilled wish wa...
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All right—so the high-speed 802.11n standard is still in draft form, but the channel doesnt want to wait to deliver solid, secure, high-performance wireless solutions to every corner of businesses of every size. What are the options? Slide Show: 4 R...
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crn.com
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2013-03-25 21:55:38
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All right—so the high-speed 802.11n standard is still in draft form, but the channel doesnt want to wait to deliver solid, secure, high-performance wireless solutions to every corner of businesses of every size. What are the options? Slide Show: 4 R...
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