Reviews of the D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 - wireless router
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CNET Review
The Good: True dual-band; great throughput performance; intuitive and responsive browser interface; gigabit LAN and WAN; easy to set up; supports separate wireless networks for guests; network activity display offers quick access to a variety of network information; convenient preset settings.
The Bad: Middling range; confusing network activity display; expensive; bulky design; no print-serving or NAS functionality.
The Bottom Line: The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a stable performer with excellent Web interface. But because it comes in a bulky, old-school design, has a relatively short range, and carries a hefty price tag, consider waiting for the price to drop before investing in this router.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 38267 other Firewalls & Broadband Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: If the price doesn't put you off, you'll find that the DIR-855 makes an excellent home or business wireless-n router, thanks to loads of features and standout performance.
Manufacturer: D-Link Systems Inc.
Part number: DIR-855
General
- Device Type Wireless router
- Form Factor External
- Width 4.6 in
- Depth 7.6 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 11.2 oz
Networking
- Form factor External
- Connectivity technology Wired, Wireless
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
- Switching protocol Ethernet
- Transport protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec
- Remote management protocol HTTP
- Features Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Firewall protection, VPN passthrough, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), NAT support
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Antenna
- Antenna Quantity 3
- Directivity Omni-directional
- Antenna External detachable
Communications
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x USB, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN )
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45, 1 USB, 4 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Compliant Standards IC, FCC Class B certified
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 Network cable External
Software / System Requirements
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.4
Modem
- Modem Type None
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 85.72
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 15 feet, in Mbps) 101.69
- CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 15 feet, in Mbps) 58.55
User Opinions
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