D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Wireless Router Connect to the World Wide Web at striking speed. Conduct research, navigate websites and send out emails through the fastest wireless connectivity option available yet. 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 with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. Connect the Xtreme N Gigabit Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage.
Powered by Xtreme N™ technology and equipped with three external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth-intensive applications. The DIR-655 also includes a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for enjoying lag-free network gaming and faster file transfers.
Why Intelligent Qos Is Better
With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With D-Link’s Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic is analyzed and separated into multiple data streams. These streams are then categorized by sensitivity to delay, so applications like VoIP, Video Streaming, and Online Gaming are given priority over Web browsing. This enables multiple applications to stream smoothly to your TV or PC.
Advanced Network Security
The Xtreme N Gigabit Router supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WEP™, WPA™, and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition, this Xtreme N router utilizes Dual Active Firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
Delivering best-in-class performance, network security, and coverage, the Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network in the home or office.
Related Video
Specifications
Device Type:
Wireless Router
Form Factor:
Desktop
Wireless Network Standards:
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates:
300 Mbps
Security Protocols:
WPA
128-bit WEP
64-bit WEP
WPA2
Networking Standards:
IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
Routing / Firewall Protoccols:
DHCP
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Firewall Features:
MAC Address Filtering
URL Filtering
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Management:
Web Based
WAN Port(s):
1
10/100/1000 Mbps Ports:
4
Ethernet:
CAT6
CAT5e
Dimensions:
4.6" x 7.6" x 1.2"
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
Draft 802.11n Speeds Up to 14x Faster than Wireless G
Greater Coverage for Your Entire Home or Office
Intelligent QoS Technology for Superior VoIP and Online Gaming
Connect Computers, Game Consoles, or Media Players to the Web
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Wireless Router
Reviewed By Our Editors
With broadband internet being adopted in more homes each and every day, the idea of a home network becomes more enticing. As many households have more than one PC, the easiest and most popular way to share the home’s internet connection, as well as provide easy access to files on all connected PCs, is through a home network. This can be achieved through the use of a high-quality router such as the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Wireless Router.
As simple an idea as this is, there are plenty of choices out there, each with their own slew of advantages and disadvantages. The most popular by far is the wireless network. With notebook PCs being as prevalent as they are; it only makes sense to set up a wireless home network if you are going to take the time to set one up in the first place.
The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Wireless Router comes. It apparently can operate up to 14 times the speed and six times the range of an equivalent wireless G product because it is a draft 802.11n compliant device. It is also compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks. This device also offers gigabit LAN ports to keep up with your gigabit network which basically means that the data is smoothly transferred when the data gets to the router which then sends it to other networked computers. You can also see that the DIR-655 is certified to work with Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System.
Moving onto the DIR-655 itself, the glossy white finish gives the router a classy look. The triple antennas on the back should provide a strong enough signal for almost anyone. With a single logo on the top, the DIR-655 has a clean look that should fit in almost anywhere. Along the front, there are a number of lights to signify power, activity status, internet status, WLAN, WCN (USB wireless network setup) and 4 wired port LEDs. Looking around at the back, there is a large yellow sticker covering up the ports and stating that before you connect anything to the router, the setup disk should be ran first. When removed, we see the four gigabit Ethernet ports positioned between two of the three antennas. Moving over, we get to the internet port. This is where the cable from the modem is going to go into. Beside it is a USB port. This can either be used as a print server port as well as a place to use your wireless network setup thumb drive. To the right of the USB port, there is a reset button and the power jack.
The DIR-655 includes all the latest and advanced network security features including 128-bit encryption; WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security protocols; SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) and NAT (Network Address Translation) firewalls. These security features will prevent unauthorized access over a wireless network or from the Internet.
With D-link’s Intelligent QoS technology, it prioritizes both wired and wireless Internet traffic to enable an enhanced online gaming, browsing and communication experience. It is ideal also for streaming HD video or multiple applications simultaneously.
Lightweight and sleek in design, fast and secure, the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Wireless Router, is indeed a cool product for everyone.
Have an opinion on this product that you would like to share? If so, please take a few moments to write your rating and review.
Value
4.3
Features
4.5
Quality
4.4
Performance
4.4
Sort By:
Great Router
Reviewer:
jamieg on
Nov 23, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
i dunno what some people are talking about but man ive had this router for a month now and i put this router through its paces i use it for online gaming with my pc my xbox 360 my ps3 and i use it for streaming tv signals through to my 360 and and there is also to other computers running wireless off this router all day long and plus another 360 in another room also used for online gaming and media streaming an it hasnt failed me yet and i also use the shareport on the back for a printer as well.
Worth the Money .. great on distance
Reviewer:
Quzo on
Nov 18, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I purchased 7 of these units for a conference event and they worked flawlessly. The Distance was great even if the end user was on a G. The setup was easy and quick .. I didn't use the CD (used web interface with standard ip address). Each of the routers handled about 80 users wireless wise which was a surprise.
GREAT ROUTER
Reviewer:
nocateman on
Nov 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This router was easy to set up and works great ,very fast,haven't used for gaming yet will add more to review later if needed.
not reliable
Reviewer:
alopez on
Nov 13, 2009 Customer Rating:
2.5
Value
2.0
Features
4.0
Quality
2.0
Performance
2.0
Installed this router as a wireless access point for an office and it had disappointing results. Had to do power cycles and restarts about 2 to 3 times daily. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Don't waste your Money and Time !!
Reviewer:
m40 on
Nov 06, 2009 Customer Rating:
1.0
Value
1.0
Features
1.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
1.0
I have gone through three of this router in just 3 months!! I have spent close to $35 total shipping the bad routers back to Dlink.
Waiting on the 4th. For over seven years, never had problems with Belkin wireless router I was using. My upgrade experience from Belkin to Dlink has been horrible.
I will NEVER spend a cent to purchase a Dlink product again.
Need
an antenna for your wireless network?
We carry a full line of antenna options that can increase the range, speed
and performance of your home and or office wireless networking needs.
These options will work for any specific need or to accommodate any option
you'd like to add to your wireless network!
Turn Your
Home into a Wireless Hotspot!
9 Steps to Set Up Your Home Wifi Network
News flash! You can turn your home into a wireless network complete with
blazing fast Internet connections from each PC in the house and even to
PC’s outside - without the encumbrance of cords. Transforming your
home into a wireless hotspot is relatively inexpensive and not nearly
as complicated as you might think. Our editors have compiled the following
article to guide you in your quest to create a home WiFi network of your
very own. Click Here to learn more »
Wireless De-Mystified. What You Need To Know.
Wireless is the hottest technology in the business right now, but setting
up and properly configuring (and protecting) your wireless network can be
confusing. Here's a simplified, step-by-step approach, compiled by our editors.
Click Here to learn more »
Manufactured by:
D-Link Warranty provided by:
D-Link Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
DIR-655 UPC No:
790069298561 Box Size:
( Length:
12, Width:
10, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
1.0000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
D700-5426
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144
‡
NOTE: All comparison prices are shown as the full sell price listed
on the web site, and do not reflect any discounts or rebates that
may be available from the competitors web site. Some compares may
show a "refurbished" item's price on our site compared to a "new"
item on competitors site. We rely on an independent third party service
to update comparative prices automatically and we are not responsible
for unintentional errors. This data was obtained on
Nov 22, 2009