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D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router
Price $124.34 to $165.00 $149.99 to $159.99 $169.99 to $199.99 $79.59 to $89.99 $89.95 to $169.99
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Release date July 02, 2008 November 10, 2006
The Bottom Line The D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825 is a stable performer with great features and an excellent Web interface. The outdated and bulky design, relatively short range, and merely average throughput, however, lessen its appeal. The Netgear WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a great dual-band router for networking enthusiasts who also want a quick and easy network storage solution. The WRT610N can satisfy both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless clients with its solid performance, great design, ease of use, and its ability to work as a network storage device when coupled with an external hard drive. The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag. 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.
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Flash MemoryInfo unavailable8 MB
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Product DescriptionD-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825 - Wireless router
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 - Wireless router
Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N - Wireless router
Belkin N+ Wireless Router - Wireless router
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-655 - Wireless router
TypeInfo unavailableMIPS 680 MHz
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
System RequirementsApple MacOS X 10.4
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
UNIX
Linux
Apple MacOS
Microsoft Windows 2000 / ME / XP/ Vista
Info unavailableLinux
Apple MacOS 8.x
Apple MacOS 9.x
Apple MacOS X 10.x
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Info unavailable
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCertified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Form FactorExternal
External
External
External
External
Device TypeWireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Remote Management ProtocolHTTP
HTTP
HTTP
HTTPS
HTTP
HTTP
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable77.42
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable112.56
Routing ProtocolInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRIP
Static IP routing
Static IP routing
Info unavailable
Weight11.2 oz
1.1 lbs
15.9 oz
Info unavailable11.2 oz
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
FeaturesNAT support
VPN passthrough
Firewall protection
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Firewall protection
DoS attack prevention
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DHCP server
NAT support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
SNTP support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
DoS attack prevention
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Access Point operational mode
Dynamic IP address assignment
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
NAT support
DHCP support
E-mail alert
Wall mountable
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Dynamic DNS server
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Dynamic IP address assignment
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
RAMInfo unavailable64 MB
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Dimensions (WxDxH)7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in
8.8 in x 6 in x 1.2 in
8.9 in x 7.1 in x 1.4 in
Info unavailable7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in
Network / Transport ProtocolL2TP
PPTP
IPSec
Info unavailableL2TP
PPTP
PPPoE
DNS
FTP
DHCP
PPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
Included AccessoriesInfo unavailableVertical stand
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Data Link ProtocolEthernet
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Frequency BandInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailable47.73
Info unavailable33.33
Data Transfer RateInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable300 Mbps
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