D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Wireless Gigabit Route

The Xtreme N DIR-655 Gigabit Router is IEEE 802.11n (draft) compliant device that delivers 14x faster speeds and 6x faster range than IEEE 802.11g while staying backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b devices. Connect the Xtreme N DIR-655 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.

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• Reviewed by: leonhouck

  02-05-08

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: Wireless connection worked great

  Weaknesses:But cannot do any connection using a lan cable connected to any port on the rear of the unit, the cabinet seems to get quite hot, tech support was mediocre.

  Overall Evaluation: I eventually returned the product for a refund after many hours messing with it. I was unable to do the setup using the cd but was able to do the setup using their ip address. The wireless worked fine but could never connect using a lan cable connected to any port on the rear of the unit. Their tech support could not figure it out, told me to return the unit. I then exchanged it for another which had the same problem. I'm surprized to have these problems given I am using a T60 lenovo laptop with windows xp. There is a button on the side of the unit which is not explained in the manual. The cabinet seems to get hot. Tech support can read alot from the script but pretty useless, they seem to have a heavy accent. Ex -They said I had a browser problem even though my browser worked fine, then said I had a cable problem even though the cable works fine on other routers.

• Reviewed by: DaveMcLain

  11-07-09

  Duration of ownership: 5 Days

  Strengths: Nice coverage/range at my house. It easily covers my house and property 1/2 acre. Easy wall mounting. 1000Mbs wired switch.

  Weaknesses:Rather cheesy looking plastic housing. Very numerous and bright blue LED's which would be annoying if the router was placed where it could be seen. Latest firmware 1.32 should be avoided.

  Overall Evaluation: The router was given to my by a friend in a trade for a WRT54G set up as a repeater so the price was right. I have the router set up in my machine closet which is under lthe basement steps. It's wall mounted which is a snap with this box and something I really like and I think this can be used to help the range to some degree. I made the mistake of updating to the latest firmware on the router after it was given to me. I think I started out with version 1.08 on my hardware version A2. I upgraded it to the 1.32NA version and this was not reliable using the stock settings. Disabling DNS relay solved the problems I was having with having the router hang after a few days of even light use. This was my first D-Link router experience and I feel that the hardware is very nice and if they can get their firmware to be as good as the hardware this router will be excellent

• Reviewed by: dpbrick

  11-26-08

  Duration of ownership: 6 Months

  Strengths: Easy Setup, including with Vista, using Network Magic (free version); Great Range; Great Speed; Great Reliability!

  Weaknesses:None I have found to this point.

  Overall Evaluation: Our SOHO purchased this to replace a NETGEAR router that we'd almost always had problems with. We were having to reset it on an almost daily basis -- sometimes multiple times per day. I finally gave up on Customer Support after many calls and no help. Anyway, back to the DIR-655. It worked right out of the box. I DID have to follow the instructions -- yes, actually read and follow the instructions to the letter. But they're simple and they work. Don't believe the reviews about having to buy the Network Magic software if you use it -- I've been using it for over 6 months and have never gone PRO. This router gives us markedly better downloading and uploading speeds with WPA2 enabled, with over double the range that we had before. Not only does it reach every part of our 3700 square foot home, but also reaches far out into our backyard as well. Where the signal strength is lower, it lowers transmission speed but doesn't drop signal. Torrent downloads at better than 500 kbps! AND: I have NEVER had to reset it once. Not a single time! What more do you want? BTW, we aren't using the GBit ports, but have three PCs connected wirelessly via the DIR-655. Way to go, D-Link.

• Reviewed by: Reinier

  09-27-08

  Duration of ownership: 3 Weeks

  Strengths: Very Easy Setup (use CD if your new or plug it in and goto 192.168.0.1 if you know what your doing), Feature Rich, Fast Speed, Doesnt drop signal while downloading with Bitorrent, Bargain Price

  Weaknesses:Overheats if you place it down on your desk horizontal causing the router to drop your internet connection (set it up Vertical using the stand they provide to stop this from happening).

  Overall Evaluation: It works wonderful with Encore ENLWI-N PCI Adapters which cost 30 bucks compaired to D-Links PCI adapters that cost 80 bucks just make sure to download the newest software from Encores website. When I first set up the adapters I was only getting a Signal of 57-63 with the router horizontal on the desk but when I put the router standing up vertically and pointed the tips of the antennas towards the rooms where I had the wireless adapters the signal went from 57-63 to 90-100 and I saved 50 bucks over the people who paid for the D-Link adapters lol.Remember to Disable QoS as well, it cut my bandwith in half and causes extra stress on the Router so its not really worth it.

• Reviewed by: Darr

  07-20-08

  Duration of ownership: 30 Days

  Strengths: For many years DLink has sold dozens of models of excellent 802.11a/b/g routers and access points, amassing a stellar reputation with consumers world wide.

  Weaknesses:40MHz-wide 11n channels in the 2.4GHz band will take up channels 1 through 10, limiting those previously sold b/g devices to channel 11 (in the americas and japan). In urban areas that = interference.

  Overall Evaluation: Hopefully in the finished specification the IEEE will come to their senses and allow 40MHz-wide 802.11n channels only in the 5GHz UNII band, where there are a currently a dozen non-overlapping channels instead of only 3 as in the 2.4GHz ISM band. IMO, Linksys and DLink are urinating in the public pool by marketing any 2.4GHz-only 11n devices. (of course it's cheaper not to include a 5GHz radio too!) If the IEEE decides not to allow 40MHz-wide 2.4GHz channels in the final spec, the DI-655 will not be capable of reaching even half the currently advertised 11n speed.

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