D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router Review

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..

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:

Parameter	Characteristics
Wireless standard	- IEEE 802.11b/g - IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Encoding standard	- WEP (64/128bit) - WPA (TKIP, AES) - WPA2 (TKIP, AES)
Antenna	- 3 external dipole antennas
Signal modulation	- OFDM - CCK - DQPSK - DBPSK
Operating frequency	- 2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Nominal data transfer rate	- 802.11n (draft): up to 300Mbps - 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Operating channels	11 for North America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI), 3 (non-overlapping)
WAN	1 RJ-45 GigabitEthernet 10/100/1000Mb/s port with auto crossover
LAN	4 RJ-45 GigabitEthernet 10/100/1000Mb/s ports with auto crossover
Other interfaces	1 USB2.0 port (“Windows Connect Now”)
Power	External power supply unit
Dimensions	117 x193 x 30.5 mm
Additional features	- Supports D-Link NetworkMagic -WiFi certified - Intelligent QoS Engine

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)

Available on Amazon.com for $94.95 (New)