| 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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seamless downloading, January 30, 2008
By user (ontario, canada)
I have been a faithful Linksys customer for 6 years, but I am very happy with this product. I often had interrupted or arrested download issues, but since using this product, downloads are fast and seamless.
Easy to set up, but I opted not to install the provided utilities.
I highly recommend this product.
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Misleading Info on Box., January 30, 2008
By user
The box states that this router has 1 usb 2.0 port. What they don't say on the box is that the function of this port has been limited by them only to the use a flash drive to install network settings. I would think if you state you have a usb 2.0 port then you should be able to connect to another device with a simular port as per the specifications outlined for this type of port. What would you think of a car that advertised it had an automatic transmission only to find out after you bought it that the automatic part was only from first to second gear? The only thing extreme about this router is the amount of B.S. that d-link expects us to lap up.
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A Pain to Setup, but it Sizzles!, January 29, 2008
By user (San Francisco)
My old router was simply too pathetic to support my needs, so I upgraded to this one. It really solved my problem. Reception is strong (54 mbps) and video streams from basement to living room just fine, even to my MacMini, which has a fussy location for its internal antenna. Setup was counter-intuitive. Normally, you stick in the disk and follow the directions. Not here. After you are done, and without a prompt from the install wizard, you have to go online to configure the router. Here the workflow was not obvious, the steps difficult to understand, and the importance and consequences of decisions not documented. Chosing a WAP key and implementing it was a pain. Tech support won't accept calls if the queue is longer than 10 minutes too. If you don't think you want to sweat this process out, buy something else.
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Works great, excellent tech support, January 27, 2008
By user (Needham, MA)
I had a little trouble getting it to work out of the box. The configuration wizard didn't seem to recognize their firmware, and said I didn't have a D-Link router connected to my computer. I called tech support, and got hold of a real person in about 1 minute. He walked me through the manual configuration, skipping the wizard, in less than five minutes, and since then, everything has worked perfectly.
What a contrast with Linksys, a few years ago, where I was on hold about 90 minutes to get hold of tech support!
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D-LINK REVIEW DIR655, January 23, 2008
By user (HAMPTON BAYS, NY United States)
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PRODUCT FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WITHOUT ANY MAJOR INCIDENT.. THE WIRELESS ROUTER IS EXCELLANT.
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This little cutie COOKS, January 21, 2008
By user
It was high time to get network speeds up to Gigabit levels, and the need for speed fed my willingness to risk going with draft-level, pre-standard 802.11n tech. With two desktops and two laptops on a home-biz and home network, routing was critical. Age and traffic-level burned out my last, wired router from the L-word company. Two teenage daughters tortured the replacement wireless WRT-350N Linksys WRT350N Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link to death with incessant instant-messaging. To keep that router UP required thrice-daily re-starts. Tweaks inspired by the manual, FAQs and Forum did not definitively fix it. When two generations of firmware upgrades did not help, it became evident I needed another, real solution. TA-DA! In walks the D-Link DIR-655 D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router . BAM! It sets up in a trice, works right out of the box. It's working! Log-in to the router web interface and dig in for a few minutes. Create a secure password. Want security? ZOOM! Use the wizard to set-up respected WPA2. Clone a MAC Address? Push a radio-button. Apple user? No problem, since all of the setup wizards are resident on the router, and use the same web interface, it works the same across platforms. I was tempted by the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A , in fact, I run an older version with NO PROBLEMS. But the D-Link DIR-655 had four 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) W/LAN ports and cost less besides. It's performance ranked first among six n-draft routers, did great in mixed (b, g and n) environments and only fell to the middle of the pack over long ranges (according to reviews at C-NET and elsewhere). Users gave it high marks for satisfaction. (Users gave my L-word router the finger). So, this li'l white router the size of a paperback book, with its three antennas and blinking baby blues is so reliable and cute, I could just kiss it. And, kiss that L-word router good-bye.
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Quick and Easy Set-up, January 20, 2008
By user (Lake Ridge, VA USA)
Follow the instructions as provided and you should be operational in about thirty minutes. I would recommend two things: Save your configuration to the hard drive of the computer that the router is connected and secondly, download the user manual as a quick referrence in case you run into a problem.
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Not an improvement if you don't need the N, January 19, 2008
By user (Portland, OR)
I purchased this router from Costco, hoping to improve the range and signal over my 2 year old Netgear super G, which occasionally needs rebooting. The setup is not as easy as it should be, required some playing around for the network setting. The signal strength is surprisingmuch weaker than my old super G, with frequent dropping of the connections on all 3 HP notebook running on G, as well as my Palm TX. Unless you have the N setup for most of your wifi needs, I don't believe this router is any better than the regular $[...] router. The Network magic is also quite invasive, especially if you download the program for the wireless computers, which supposely can send a report on the internet history via email. The Network magic often locks the computer upon startup. Fortunately Costco has a good return policy.
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DIR-655 was a good choice, January 18, 2008
By user
The DIR-655 improved my remote wireless connection (about 250 feet) from a weak and unreliabale 1 mbps to a reliable 11 to 18 mbps, not the 54 mbps maximum for my system, but still a great improvement for my circumstances!
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DLink Wireless Router DIR-655, January 17, 2008
By user (Jamaica, W.I.)
I must say this router puts out a very stable signal. The signal is powerful enough to penetrate three 6-inch concrete walls at a distance of
50ft. I get two of five signal bars, and even so it still stable to surf the internet at 54mbps - uninterrupted in wireless-G mode. The router features a massive amount of config options sure to satisfy a guru home techie. The router also is very compatible with other brands of wireless cards. I am using the wireless card that came with an HP DV6500 laptop. And as I mentioned before, the signal simply does not buckle from that distance. I won't bother to mention the obvious other features, but just to say it is a formidable router. I was gonna buy the linksys router but wasn't sure if it could work in my situation. The setup was a bit weird, as the CD crashed my computer. I did get all up and running in less than 10 minutes in basic mode. Good stuff !!!
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Works for me, January 14, 2008
By user (On Earth, somewhere in the Universe)
I replaced my Linksys (turns out unnecessarily) with the d-link. Both were working OK as wireless routers. Linksys was easier to set up with their web-based configuration service. d-link slipped Network Magic into their"installation procedure". While I really like Network Magic, now that I'm using it, I felt that d-link "conned me" into spending the extra money for Network Magic.
The d-Link web-based configuration is not for the inexperienced (unless you just use all defaults). On the other hand, it is so extensive that an expert tecchie could have lots of fun tweaking the d-link config to precisely what they want. I believe d-link has a more sophisticated set of configuration parameters. Good for experts, bad for novices, and *very bad* for expert wannabees.
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D-Link DIR-655, January 14, 2008
By user
This product is fast and works great. I gave it to my dad and little bro as a xmas present and they love it. My bro can play clean xbox halo online and my dad can surf the net quickly without disruption.
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Amazing router, worth every penny!, January 12, 2008
By user (Boston, MA)
I've purchased many D-link products and it's usually been hit or miss. Fortunately, the DIR-655 is one of the best products D-link has ever produced. Setup was simple, and my network speeds surged (as my LAN speed was now 1 Gbps as opposed to 100 Mbps). Even browsing the internet via direct connection was slightly faster than with my previous G router (DI-624). I also purchased a D-link Wireless N MediaBridge to extend my wireless N connection to my basement media room. Works great with Xbox Live (sign ins are significantly faster and download speeds have tripled). Streaming HD content between the upstairs and downstairs computers works great now (stutter-free with NO dropped signals so far)... I couldn't even attempt this with my previous wireless G setup.
I'm very happy with my purchase and I would highly recommend both the DIR-655 and the wireless N MediaBridge (DAP-1555) for anyone who needs a fast home network. It works with b/g wireless standards, though I would recommend setting up your existing router in wireless "Access Point" mode for legacy "G" and/or "B" devices and use this router exclusively for "N" devices. Works great for me.
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Strong signal, easy to install!!!, January 9, 2008
By user (Houston, TX USA)
This router has been nothing but positive for me. Installation was simple and I did use the included Network Magic trial software, which is handy. I have had a very strong connection throughout the entire house, though I only live in a one-level, so am not sure how the performance would be on a two-level. I have a laptop, desktop, and a Wii connected without problems. Price-wise, this is up there, but so far has been very good and very reliable.
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Solid Connection, January 8, 2008
By user (California)
I'm very pleased with the product. It performs as hoped. We are able to connect with a very strong signal at all times. The set up went well also.
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no better than a cheaper model, January 7, 2008
By user (Tipp City, Ohio United States)
D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router
I bought this router to replace a cheaper Linksys router. Unfortunately it didn't increase the signal strength and it kept fading in and out. I went back to my Linksys and returned this router.
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A little more power a little more price, January 6, 2008
By user
I bought this router in an effort to improve my throughput in my home. Actually I see no difference in performance, other than being a little prettier. If you can settle for your current router, do it. Don't waste the money on something that may not really improve your performance. Wait until Draft O comes out in a couple years.
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Nothing Worked Easily ...in the End Wireless Connections Didn't Work, January 5, 2008
By user (California)
Nothing worked easily with this Router. I had set up 4 other wireless networks with Netgear and Linksys. I followed the instructions very precisely. Although the router connected to the Internet, it wouldn't pass the connection to the wire connected computer. After three calls to Dlink Support, they finally figured that I should change the default IP address of the Router...then it worked.
Next I tried to connect laptops by wireless connection to the router. I was able to do so if there was no security on the network. But if I wanted to run WEP or WPA (which is what I wanted) it wouldn't make a complete connection...only a limited connection that wouldn't allow me to use the Internet on the laptops. After spending three hours with Dlink Support, the technician finally got frustrated because nothing she recommended worked. So she gave me a silly excuse that the Dlink notebook adaptor needed a firmware upgrade. It didn't...it had the latest firmware. By the way, the 655 came with firmware 1.02. I upgraded all the way to 1.11...but nothing could make this sucker work. I'm sure it connects flawlessly on many systems. But on mine nothing worked automatically. In the end I decided to return it. My system consisted of several Windows XP computers (all with SP2) and a Vista computer. The wired computer was an XP. I have a Siemens DSL modem and ATT DSL. I think I may have read a post somewhere that this router doesn't work with ATT DSL...so maybe that was it...don't know.
Needless to say I went back to my trusty Linksys G router.
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Total piece of garbage, January 5, 2008
By user
This router might work for some, but BEWARE if you have Vista or even some versions of XP this thing WILL NOT work without extensive configurations and time, I spent 2 hours with customer service trying to get mine to work and after they cut me off twice, I was trying to talk to someone from india who could not speak English and was in a room with 100 people, when I asked to be transfered to someone else, she put me on hold for 20 more minutes and I git a male indian who I could not understand and after 30 minutes of struggling with his English I gave up.
I am sending this thing back, it will not recognize Vista, and it does not recognise another computer I have which has XP. I did the steps correct becuase it DID recognize two comp I have with new versions of XP.
The biggest problem is their customer service. I was on hold for over 90 minutes and never got my problem solved.
I sent emails as well and got nothing.
If you are an IT expert then you might be OK but if you are a IT savvy lay person who wants a home router THIS IS NOT THE COMPANY TO BUY FROM, they are a tech head supply firm for people who know the lingo and can do advanced configurations.
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threw the instructions out, January 5, 2008
By user (Bethesda MD)
This replaced a 4 year old Linksys router that was dying. I opened it up and plugged it in, went to the D-Link site with my hard-wired desktop and got the router address and configured it (SSID, WPA, etc.) in less than 5 minutes. BEST web-based interface I've ever seen, way better than the Linksys (which wasn't bad). my laptop, which supports B, G & N, is flying, my iPhone tied right in and seems faster. range is great, my Linksys never lost signal but signal would drop off a lot the further away I was. not so with this router. tough to find a router with good reviews but I think I've made the right decision.
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