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Reviews of the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

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  • 9.0

    maximumpc.com

    By Michael Brown | November 30, 2007

    Review Summary: Don't enjoy twiddling with your gear? D-Link bundles a 30-day-evaluation copy of Pure Networks's newb-friendly Network Magic software. It doesn't give you any additional configuration or monitoring options, but it does make tasks such as printer ...

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  • 7.0

    pcmag.com

    By Robert P. Lipschutz | October 4, 2007

    Review Summary: 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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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    By Elias Plastiras (PC World) | September 3, 2007

    Review Summary: All up, we didn't have to fiddle with this router's 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 ...

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: If you can't wait for the fully ratified version of 802.11n to appear then this really is the model to opt for - though the Netgear DG834N with its integrated ADSL2+ modem would make for a reasonable all-in-one alternative

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Manufacturer: D-Link Systems Inc.

Part number: DIR-655

General

  • Device Type Wireless router
  • Form Factor External
  • Width 7.6 in
  • Depth 4.6 in
  • Height 1.2 in
  • Weight 11.2 oz

Networking

  • Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
  • Integrated Switch 4-port switch
  • Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
  • Spread Spectrum Method DSSS, OFDM
  • Switching Protocol Ethernet
  • Network / Transport Protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP
  • Remote Management Protocol HTTP
  • Status Indicators Power, Status, Link OK, Port status, Link activity
  • Features NAT support, DHCP support, E-mail alert, Wall mountable, VPN passthrough, Auto-negotiation, Dynamic DNS server, Firewall protection, Firmware upgradable, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Dynamic IP address assignment, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)

Antenna

  • Antenna External detachable
  • Antenna Qty 3
  • Directivity Omni-directional

Communications

  • Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Interfaces 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN )

Miscellaneous

  • Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
  • Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
  • Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
  • Compliant Standards CE, FCC Class B certified

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Software / System Requirements

  • Software Included Drivers & Utilities

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 33.33
  • CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 112.56
  • CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 77.42

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D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

Buying Choices

DI-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router from 7 online stores: Lowest Price: $89.95

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