MX15586
From 35 Customer Reviews
MX15586
Only$84.99
- SKU: MX15586
- ILC: 790069298561
- Part #: DIR-655
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4
Great Router - Reliable
12/21/2011 5:19:39 PMTechnocrat from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Gigabit LAN QoS Easy to Manage
- Weaknesses:
- Runs a bit hot, keep it in a cool palce
- Summary:
- Have had this router for over 2 years. Still running firmeware 1.21 (was the best version). Hardware Version A3. Router works well even with servicing TELUS Optik TV services (I don't use the TELUS provided router). The only downside is it could use a reboot once in awhile.
The politician of routers
12/17/2011 8:47:44 PMMichael from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- - If you like white, it's white, it will match your macbook. - 3 antennas, if that matters to you. - Wireless N - Gigabit
- Weaknesses:
- - Lack of updates. - Very cheaply made - Says it can do wireless MAC filtering only, right in it's built in docs, yet this setting is no where to be found, unless you disable page styles using firefox (view>> page style >> no style). For some bizarre reason they have this setting hidden from being accessible yet boast its functionality. - Doesn't support DD-WRT - DynDNS only (Dynamic IP update client) - Better to just avoid d-links products if you need quality and reliability!
- Summary:
- D-link is like a politician, promises the world but rarely delivers. They are horrible for providing quality updates, their site is terrible and forget any kind of customer service, this is a world that d-link just doesn't understand. Give us your money and go away and things break right away. Not to mention my d-link switch has this loud buzzing sound, and yet its on a UPS so it's not dirty power. Better off to just go with the Linksys WRT54GL and install DD-WRT on it.
Was great for awhile.....
10/17/2011 6:12:21 AMMichael from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Relatively easy to install for a newbie like me
Worked great for the first two months - Weaknesses:
- Crashed and burned in third month
Hate the DLink website - Summary:
Dir-655 RevB
9/11/2011 2:27:06 PMBrandon from Leduc writes:
- Strengths:
- It was a fast and easy setup of the hardware, very surprised with the range of this router. It is placed in the basement surrounded my concrete walls and is able to make it all the way to the 2nd floor in the bedrooms.
Was worried about the mixed reviews from multiple sites talking about bad firmware and constant crashing but it has been running fine for over a week now with no hiccups, and so far no issues with the firmware on the factory setup on Dir-655 rev B, or the latest version. - Weaknesses:
- I found it odd that when turned on the router's wireless was 100% open and unprotected. Most changes that are made to the router require a soft restart that takes 30 seconds each time, and the user interface is setup so that you can only make 1 change at a time.
- Summary:
- Haven't played much with the Port forwarding or DNS setup, but it seems pretty standard.
Not recommended: But I installed the router to my modem without using the CD setup and everything went smooth, no reason for more bloatware by company's.
Dlink DIR 655
8/24/2011 9:47:14 AMDan from Brampton,Ontario writes:
- Strengths:
- Great signal throughout house with both hardwired and wireless connections. I found setup and ease of use very good. I would recommend this product because I think it's the BEST router out there. Mine came with Network Magic and I would recommend this program for helping set up your home network it's excellent.
- Weaknesses:
- It does get warm with extended use other than that no problems.
- Summary:
- I would recommend this router to anyone looking for speed and value for the dollar. I've even talked to Dlink salesperson who said this is the best model they've made to date and I agree.
Too Reliable?
8/4/2011 8:06:15 AMJason from Edmonton writes:
- Strengths:
- Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless N
Good Looks
Decent Range - Weaknesses:
- NO HD SHARING!
No multiple HD sharing.
Won't die - Summary:
- This realy is a decent router, but with a USB port on the back, it should have received a firmware update to allow a USB hub and Hard Drive attachments. That being said, I have had it for about 3 ish years, and only had a few resets on earlier firmware a year ago or so.
I just wish it would die on me so that I could get a router with multiple hard drive sharing capibility.
So, if NAS without a dedicated NAS is not a issue for you, then great, but for me that is a big gripe.
awesome router
6/15/2011 5:25:23 PMtyson from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Very fast router
- Weaknesses:
- Gets coppy on the top floor from time to time
- Summary:
- This router is amazing for the price. To titan's review make sure that what ever computer you are using it on, supports wireless N network.
Works well - Short LIfe Span
5/6/2011 12:41:54 PMRon from Redwood writes:
- Strengths:
- Lan & WLAN works well, configuration is flexable with appropriate options, security is good. (SW config was the main buying feature)
- Weaknesses:
- This is the 2nd one, 1st one died within days and Memory Express replaced - great service at the store. This 2nd one has died inside of a year of use. D-Link Support is very poor indeed
- Summary:
- Works well when working - short life span. WIll find something else this time around.
Started off well, but...
3/9/2011 7:18:44 PMJordan from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Great when it works.
- Weaknesses:
- Constant reboots.
- Summary:
- I bought this router about 6 months ago, and I was very happy with it initially. However, in the last 6-8 weeks, it has gotten progressively worse and worse, to the point where I am now having to power cycle it every couple of days to get it to respond again.
D-LINK DIR-655 - forget QoS.
2/26/2011 12:20:10 PMRoy S from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- I've been using this router for 2+ years and it has never even hiccuped. Rock solid and very good range with QoS turned off.
- Weaknesses:
- Recently got a VoIP phone. There was a noticeable lag so I turned on QoS. What a joke. The range disappeared and the lag was still there. The phone computer is on a wire so it connected as well with or without QoS but turning on QoS killed wireless. I tried a DIR-825 and had the same experience which leads me to believe that D-LINK QoS is a misnomer and you're much better off without it.
- Summary:
- This is a really solid, reliable and reasonably priced router, just don't expect QoS to help in *any* respect. Without considering QoS the DIR-655 would deserve 5 stars. As it is I just wasted a lot of time trying to get QoS to work.
