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D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router Review

Category: Other

by Platon Scheblykin

[ 07/20/2007 | 11:20 AM ]

Today we are going to check out the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router (DIR-655) - a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g. A great choice for a small office due to its network security options, QoS, and remote administration tools. Read more in our review!

Table of contents:

• Specifications and Accessories Bundle
  
• Exterior and Interior Design
  
• Firmware and Web-Interface
  
• Setup
  
• Advanced Settings
  
• Tools
  
• Status
  
• Performance
  
• Conclusion
  

Not long ago I reviewed a Linksys WRT300N router that was one of the first to support the draft IEEE 802.11n standard. More devices feature this wireless standard now and I am going to tell you about one of them in this review.

The D-Link DIR-655 router comes from the top-end Xtreme N family that features increased performance. As a matter of fact, the DIR-655 is the senior model in this family and quite deservedly so. Besides supporting a high-speed WLAN, the DIR-655 is equipped with a USB port, wired Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, and advanced QoS setup options.

The manufacturer claims this product to be the best in its class. I will check out this claim right now.

Specifications and Accessories Bundle

I got a model with a hardware version of A2. Here are its specs:

The box contains:

• DIR-655 router
• Stand for vertical placement
• Fasteners for wall-mounting the router
• Rubber pads for the stand
• Category 5 Ethernet cable
• CD with documentation
• External power adapter (12V, 2A)