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Reviews of the D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 - wireless router

  • No Rating

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Roger Gann | October 22, 2008

    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.

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  • 8.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    Review Summary: There are better 802.11n 2.4GHz routers, but where 5GHz is a viable option the DIR-855 is an excellent device. The ability to use both bands simultaneously without consequence is valuable for a media-heavy home.

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  • 8.0

    Computeract!ve

    By Tom Royal | September 23, 2008

    Review Summary: We'd also recommend that potential users avoid updating the router's software unless necessary, as the latest version wrecked our wireless network until we reverted to the older software. All in all, this is an impressive router but one that we'd only ...

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  • 8.0

    v3.co.uk

    Review Summary: Why pay so much for a router? Several reasons, in fact

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  • 6.7

    pcpro.co.uk

    By Jonathan Bray | September 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Fast and packed with features, but all this comes at a prohibitive cost.

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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
  • Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
  • 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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D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 - wireless router

Buying Choices

DIR-855 Xtreme N Duo Wireless Media Router from 6 online stores: Lowest Price: $266.85

See prices from 6 stores

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