Testseek.co.uk have collected 54 expert reviews of the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router.
February 2008
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The editors liked
Compact design
Good software management
Decent signal
Feature rich
Fast
Superb interface
Performance potential
Looks
Pricing
The editors didn't like
Poor Mac support
Not a looker
No 5GHz support
Cable modem only
Requires matching adapters to attain peak performance
Abstract: Targeted more for the home office user, DLink\'s DIR-655 would also do the job as wireless N router in smaller networking environments not in need of multiple SSIDs or do not have lots of clients sharing bandwidth..
Fast 300 Mbps performance with Xtreme N adapters, Full backwards compatibility with other wireless standards, StreamEngine Technology really works to maintain network performance for time sensitive requests, Proven reliability for 24/7 operation
Costs more than your standard commodity router (but it’s worth it!), Marketing claims of 6X and 14X are slightly deceptive, The USB port is completely useless
Finally Thoughts The DIR-655 Xtreme N router is a necessary evolution. No one likes to drill holes in their house to fish CAT 5 cable and running a wireless router is a perfect solution. However, as network loads increase, the bandwidth provided by ...
Abstract: A lot of people think that if it looks and acts like a router, then it must be a router. While thats true, just because its a router doesnt exactly mean it will work like any other router. This is something I have come to learn firsthand these past...
Abstract: Wireless technology has come a long way over the years. 802.11b enabled us to run a wireless network in a small local area, 802.11g helped expand that network throughout the majority of a small house or office, and then we have 802.11n which ex...
Abstract: Draft N is all the buzz around the WiFi circles, and manufacturers are pushing their early products onto store shelves despite the constant technical changes to the new unapproved draft. Although early product releases incorporating the 802.11n draft...
Good speed, Stylish exterior design, Excellent help system, Good implementation of VPN connections, Good support for QoS, WiFi Alliance certification, Wide administration opportunities
Low functionality of the USB port, Impractical surface material, Poor thermal contact of the heatsinks with the components they cool, Gets very hot at work, Imperfect webinterface structure, Too bright indicators
The DIR-655 router didn’t prove completely up to my expectations. For a top-end model, it lacks functionality. For devices of this class it is not enough to boast high potential due high-quality onboard controllers: this potential needs to be proper...
Abstract: Rarely have I received so many requests for a product review as I have for the D-Link DIR-655. This is most likely due to its position at the top of our Router Charts, with its impressive 200+ MHz routing speed. However, in keeping with my policy of no...
You no longer have to wait for the Draft N specification to become final—D-Links 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....
