Review Summary:
The D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router is a 802.11n protocol based wireless router that can transmit all kinds of textual and multimedia based data at lightning speed. Its portability, transmission range and affordable price tag are its biggest plus points.
Pros: Prioritizes data transfer according to urgency for ensuring high speed gaming and superior VoIP support, delivers up to 14x faster speeds and up to 6x farther range than conventional 802.11g networks.
Cons: Customers have complained that the router often gets too hot to touch, has suffered from drops in signal strength, especially with rise in temperature.
Rating: Good buy, if you can take the heat ![]()
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| Dimensions | 11.5 x 9.8 x 3.4 inches |
| Shipping weight | 3 pounds |
| Wireless Data Transfer Rate | 300 Mbps |
| Security | 128-bit WEP, Securespot 2.0 (combination of multiple security measures) |
| Transmission Protocol | 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11n |
| OS Support | Windows XP/Vista |
Feature rich and versatile - Comes loaded with features and support for various transmission protocols, making it suitable for a variety of uses.
Superior VoIP support - Supports VoIP flawlessly, with very little lag.
Heat - The router gets heated pretty fast. If you want it to perform well, you have to keep it cool somehow.
Drop in signal strength - When the router gets heated, the signal strength often drops to a great extent.
Good router, if you can keep it cool. The affordable price tag and loads of features are the points to be noted.