DIR-655 Router Reviews

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I used to have a few problems with WiFi. The first problem was obviously the range...as I said a few moments ago, the DIR-655 fixed that...I mean, even though it claims 6x range, but I was going to be happy with just a 25% improvement...I seriously think that this router increased my range 50-75%!

I used to always be frustrated with the lack of settings in many routers. Some would have QoS (Quality of Service...something that can prioritize important internet activity like Voice Over IP...internet phone) but it didnt really work. Some would be lacking in semi-advanced routing features...others would barely have any non-novice features at all...This one has plenty of options for the advanced user to have a lot of fun screwing with settings. The most beautiful thing about it though, is that there is a wizard in the interface so that even the most novice of users can set up a great network with strong security. It also has context sensitive online help...what that is, is when you are trying to adjust settings and you dont know what something means, there is a little help button right there that you can click to get an explanation right then and there! Its kinda like the Yin-Yang of routers...

I want to mention that I have been looking at draft-N routers for a few weeks now and have been reading the reviews. The reason that I am writing this review is that it was so hard for me to find a good review on this router. Cnet doesnt even have an official review (as of 2/13/07) but it does have very positive user comments. From my homework though, (user reviews, and more importantly official reviews from Cnet, engadget, etc) every Draft-N wireless router has some kind of problem. Some dont work well in environments with more than a couple neighboring networks, some dont have good throughput, and some dont have better range. Again, I didn't want to buy this one because I couldn't find any solid review on it. After going through a couple of different Draft-N routers, Let me help you out. This is the one.

BTW...im not running an "N" wireless adapter...this thing even increases the range of "B" and "G" signals. GREAT JOB D-LINK!
-N. Gandhi (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

Brand New D Link DIR 655 1 Port Gigabit Wireless N Router DIR 655 E

US $59.99

18h 46m

I ordered this because my old router was dying. I have an older Tivo, which runs only 802.11B and a Ninetndo Wii (802.11G) in addition to two standard PC wireless connections (and a couple of wired ones). I had to dial back the wireless security in order to bring my Tivo along, which locked the router into only B/G function, but the signal strength is great and there have been no "legacy" issues at all. Color me quite happy.
-S.B. Colby (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

Having tried the Linksys WRT350N and Netgear WNR854T - two competing gigabit etherner/Draft-N routers - I can truly say that the DIR-655 is by far the most reliable, solid device, that performs as advertised IMHO. It just worked for me. I miss the promise of USB Disk connectivity from the Linksys, but it never worked properly anyway (huge reliability issues). Plus the D-Link has a fantastic adaptive QoS implementation, ensuring my VoIP device works with almost no configuration. To be fair, the Netgear device had worked fine but died almost exactly 1 year after purchase, with Netgear refusing to help (it was pretty much cheaper to buy a new router) - poor reliability from the Netgear product!

Highly recommended compared with Draft-N routers from the competition.
-R. Fishman (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

D-link DIR-655 4-Port Gigabit Wireless N Router (86285E)

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Dlink has always had good routers in my opinion. I updated my Linksys WRT54G router with this media-streaming bad-boy and haven't looked back. Easily streams HD movies from my mac to my PS3 while still allowing full speed access to the internet from my other devices. Great web page for the system interface. With the newest firmware update, it allows you to use the USB port for a wireless USB hub for a network printer, hard drive, orwhatever else you can think to use wirelessly. Windows only on the network USB port though. Sorry Mac fans.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
-K. Wallace (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

Very satisfied. Smaller than expected. Fast enough to play HD-DVDs wirelessly to my notebook (Dell Inspiron E1505, 802.11BGN, 945GM, Core Duo (2) 2GHz, Vista Premium, Arcsoft Digital Theater, D-Link DNS-323 NAS). Great speed and coverage. 120 to 240 volts. Also handles HDTV perfectly via HDHomeRun device.

Don't forget to upgrade firmware.

Update 11-Nov-2007: This router may be my biggest gadget surprise this year. It continues to perform better than expected, completely solving all past wireless issues and handling all tasks such as streaming HD-DVD.
-R. Salita (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

I agree with the first reviewer in that it is hard to find reviews of this product anywhere online. After reading lukewarm reviews of other draft-n routers, I picked this one up on a whim, hoping for the best. I am extremely pleased. The other D-Link products I own are a mixed bag in terms of level of control in the firmware, with the DGL-4300 being leaps and bounds better than the DI-LB604. Luckily, the DIR-655 firmware is akin to the DGL-4300 in terms of control, features and flexibility. It's even a little snappier thanks to fewer graphics and has better Firefox compatibility.

Setup was a breeze (if you know what you're doing, you don't need to insert the CD first as instructed by the unit -- just toss it) and though I haven't had it long connectivity has been stable for the past 24 hours. I have yet to try a Skype session, but the "intelligent QoS engine" promises improved call quality. Overall, I'm very satisfied.
-J. Williams (DIR-655 Router user review from Amazon.com)

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