The Xtreme N DIR-655 Gigabit Router is IEEE 802.11n (draft) compliant device that delivers 14x faster speeds and 6x faster range than IEEE 802.11g while staying backward compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b devices. Connect the Xtreme N DIR-655 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.
Wireless Device
Device Type: Wireless Router
Networking Standards
Network Architecture Supported: IEEE 802.11b/g
Wireless Security Features: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) WEP encryption length: 64/128-bit
Ports
Number of Network Ports: 4
General
Features: IPSec, NAT, VPN Passthrough
Dimensions
Height: 1.2 in
Width: 4.6 in
Depth: 7.6 in
Dimensions: 1.20" Height x 4.60" Width x 7.60" Depth
Weight: 11.20 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Connectivity Media: Category 5 Twisted Pair
Transmission Speed Details: 1 Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Transmission Speed: 54 Mbps
ISM Band: Yes
ISM Maximum Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Number of Antennas: 3
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 4
Number of Network (RJ-11) Ports: 4
Network (RJ-11): Yes
Management Port: Yes
Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports: 4
I wish I could go back to dgl4300
Strengths: Better wireless signal than dgl4300, easy to work with. Gigabit connection, low ping times, wireless N
Weakness: Glitches in firmware, Wireless N 1.0, runs kinda hot, range not that much better than wireless G. Customer support
I had this router for about 5 months and I think it was possitive exerience till I uprgaded to firmware 1.11 or maybe it started behaving oddly around then. Here's one problem that was solved. Router was making slow connection to some sites, like 1min to display a site. That was solved by changing wan speed from auto to 100m. Current problem under heavy network usage router disconnects...
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