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 79/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 72809 other Firewalls & Broadband Routers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: Does almost everything you could possibly want, but at a cost
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: Secondly, it runs at both 2.4 and 5GHz. 5GHz is less prone to interference from common devices such as cordless phones, and the dual frequencies mean you effectively have two wireless networks. In a home environment, this allows streaming from a PC to ...
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No Rating
pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The D-Link DIR-855 is a fast, well-specified and well-built device. It's also expensive and, good though it is, this Wi-Fi router is only truly essential if you absolutely must have the dual-band capability or the USB port.
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
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Integrated Switch 4-port switch
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
- Switching Protocol Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol L2TP, PPTP, IPSec
- Remote Management Protocol HTTP
- Features NAT support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, 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
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
- Encryption Algorithm WPA, WPA2
- Windows Vista Readiness Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards IC, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
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
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