D-Link DIR-655 FS $86.64

Still, Wireless N (130) is better than G any day.

I have one of these AND ITS THE BEST ROUTER I'VE EVER HAD.
 
LOCO LAPTOP said:
good router but still a 2.4Ghz. :eek:
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I'm glad you brought this to my attention. It would suck to to receive a lot of interference, apartment complexes seem to have a plethora of 2.4Ghz cordless phones and other devices.
 
But.... you're in an apartment. I don't believe you will have trouble getting a stable connection in a small space.
 
Alai said:
But.... you're in an apartment. I don't believe you will have trouble getting a stable connection in a small space.
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small?

uuhhhhhh, but i do. something was screwy. something else deserves the blame but my ap is not really responsive atm. hmm..
 
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i love this router, bought it after i bricked my WRT54G with the DD-WRT firmware.

First one was screwy and didn't work properly, but after returning it to BB for a brand new one, it worked just fine ;)
 
Awesome router. Replaced my garbage actiontec from verizon with this a while ago.
 
The dir-665 has a beta new firmware out were you can plug in a usb storage device and share across the network. Anyone try this?
 
Nettwerk said:
The dir-665 has a beta new firmware out were you can plug in a usb storage device and share across the network. Anyone try this?
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Pretty much standard with the last couple of firmwares, you still need an app on the computer you wanna access it with and only one computer at a time. I use it to share my printer, this router rocks. I was having issues with Vonage breaking up when I had a ton of torrents running, this router fixed it. Love it.
 
z3r0- said:
Awesome router. Replaced my garbage actiontec from verizon with this a while ago.
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I'm assuming you have FIOS? I currently use the Actiontec router, but hate it. It chokes alot. I read on other forums to change the Actiontec to bridge mode and use your own router.
Was it difficult to change?
 
Ive had this router for the past 3+ years and its been great! I cant believe the prices are still holding strong after all this time. I originally bought mine for $110 and thought that was a steal.
 
crispyb said:
I'm assuming you have FIOS? I currently use the Actiontec router, but hate it. It chokes alot. I read on other forums to change the Actiontec to bridge mode and use your own router.
Was it difficult to change?
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My actiontec kicked the bucket so I went to BB and got the DIR-655. Plugged it directly into the ethernet from my ONT. Had to call verizon tech support and they gladly released my IP from the actiontec so that the DIR-655 could hook to it or whatever. Big thumbs up on their tech support. After they sent me a replacement actiontec I disabled the wifi on it and hooked it up to one of the ports on the dlink like I was just adding a switch. Plugged the coax for TV on screen info into the actiontec as well and I was good to go.
 
bump..price is lowered again, but is $87.48


edit: no promo code needed
 
z3r0- said:
My actiontec kicked the bucket so I went to BB and got the DIR-655. Plugged it directly into the ethernet from my ONT. Had to call verizon tech support and they gladly released my IP from the actiontec so that the DIR-655 could hook to it or whatever. Big thumbs up on their tech support. After they sent me a replacement actiontec I disabled the wifi on it and hooked it up to one of the ports on the dlink like I was just adding a switch. Plugged the coax for TV on screen info into the actiontec as well and I was good to go.
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Thanks for the info. Yesterday, I finally had Verizon setup the RJ45 connection from the ONT. Going to pick up a router soon.
 
crispyb said:
Thanks for the info. Yesterday, I finally had Verizon setup the RJ45 connection from the ONT. Going to pick up a router soon.
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I can testify that DLink's Wireless N routers are quality merchandise.

I have one of the DLink Wireless N routers, works great. But since my ex moved out
I really don't use it hardly at all anymore unless a friend with a laptop comes over.

It is still under warranty. If anyone is interested in it, shoot me a PM.
 
Great router, just got mine from BB last week for $85(used $30 of giftcards) replaced an aging netgear
 
this was a great router for me for the last two years, but the latest firmware killed it for me, I had to unplug it every day once a day to renew the lease from my cable modem, I didnt mind but my dad really doesn't anything about routers and they would call me at work for the last month saying my internet stopped working. D=link firmwares for this routers got better up until 1.21, but 1.31 just was a big let down, not only me their forum is full of people having issues with that firmware, it was a great piece of hardware killed by bad firmware. I am on to linksys wrt310n picked on up for 85 bucks at frys, so far the signal strength is really great and my internet has been up to 3 days straight for the first time in two months.
 
I've had the DIR-655 for about a year now, and never had any problems. I have a 8 port gigabit switch hooked up to it as well and we've had some 8 player LAN parties, with nary a problem. It's way better than my old WRT54G.
It's good to know about the new firmware bricking it though.
I don't see a reason to update the firmware.

Highly recommended!
 
Awesome router. For me, it's been cisco stable. Awesome throughput (on Comcast- FIOS is 50 feet way from me, but hey haven't pulled conduit on my street.)

One of the best hardware items I've ever bought.
 
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