D-Link DIR-655 Expert Reviews

The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is one of the latest Draft N routers to the market. Believe us when we say it packs a punch. It's by far the fastest 802.11n router we've tested. At $180, it's also one of the most expensive. We've been ...

The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec.

The D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible...

D-Link's DIR-655 was one of the fastest routers in our Draft-N roundup, and it proved best-in-breed in terms of range. But speed and range aren't the only reasons to like this product. If you enjoy fine-tuning your network's performance, the Xtreme N ...

Speedy ; extremely high range ; great QoS ; superb attention to detail throughout

Not the prettiest router we've ever seen. TCP output with WEP slower than expected

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 ...

If a complicated management interface doesn't faze you, you can get great features and fast connections at a low cost with the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655).

Fast (thanks to Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports) and feature-rich.

Confusing Web administration interface.

This fast wireless router comes with Gigabit LAN ports and has many features, including QoS monitoring, but the complex interface may intimidate some.

Fast transmission rates ; strong radio signal

Slightly expensive

You no longer have to wait for the Draft N specification to become finalD-Link's DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router delivers solid performance and some neat features. It costs a bit more than most wireless routers out there, however.

We are taking a look at D-Links latest Draft-N router, the DIR-655, which is upgradeable to the latest 2.0 standard. We are also throwing their DWA-652 Draft-N notebook card in for testing as well.

Stylish, Fast, Draft-N 2.0, Gigabit, Extensive options

Setup problems when internet is not available

If you crave great routing performance, this D-Link is possibly the ideal buy for you.

Improved Ubicom StreamEngine technology means your connections run hotter than ever.

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An excellent router with some great features. The high price pulls it down a bit, but if the features are useful to you, then it's definitely worth it.