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Wireless N Gigabit Router

The D-Link DIR-655 Wireless N Gigabit Router is an 802.11n compliant device designed for use by users who demand higher performance networking. Featuring a 3x3 antenna design, the DIR-655 router provides superior whole home coverage whilst eliminating dead spots. It is also faster than 100Mbps wired Ethernet1. By connecting the DIR-655 router to a cable or DSL modem, users will be able to share their high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. By adding a Wireless N notebook or desktop adapter, they will also stay connected from virtually anywhere in their home.

High performance

The DIR-655 features the fastest processor in the D-Link Wireless N range, achieving ever higher throughput results between WAN and LAN networks. It includes four Gigabit Ethernet switch ports for highest transfer speeds to other Gigabit capable devices such as a network attached storage. For the first time, Gigabit connectivity is introduced on the WAN side as well, a unique feature ahead of its time in many countries.
In addition, the router integrates the acclaimed QoS StreamEngine, which provides a better Internet experience by keeping Internet phone calls and online gaming smooth and responsive.
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Wireless LAN Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH) technology

The DIR-655 router includes Quality of Service (QoS), wirelessly as well as to and from the Internet (StreamEngine). It features WISH, which enhances the consumer's experience for gaming, HDTV and other media applications over a wireless connection by minimising the disruptive effects of competing traffic on the wireless network. It automatically detects if audio, video or gaming content is being used on the wireless network and gives these applications priority over less time-sensitive traffic such as email or file transfers. It then adjusts priorities to ensure media content is transmitted without jitter or lag.
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The router even enforces a “good neighbour” policy, ensuring that it will not create interference for neighbouring networks. This is achieved by reducing the amount of radio spectrum used when detecting legacy 802.11g/b networks in the vicinity.

Simplified wireless security

The router supports the Wi-Fi Alliance’s standard for wireless security at the touch of a button. With Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), the wireless network name (SSID) and encryption keys are automatically generated and broadcast to the client devices. Users do not have to memorise complicated passwords and key them in several times. This considerably simplifies the process of setting up security on the wireless network.

Works with Windows Vista™

The DIR-655 was one of the first routers to pass rigorous testing to achieve Microsoft® Windows Vista™ approval. With this router, users will be able to take full advantage of the Network Explorer and Network Map features in Windows Vista™. With Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) / Windows Connect Now (WCN) Config 2.0, they will be able to set up simple and secure-by-default Wi-Fi networks. The router also includes Xbox Live® service compatibility.

As a result, on top of simple network setup and management, users will experience reliable audio and video streaming, built-in network diagnostics and reliable Internet connectivity online gaming and Internet phone calls.

Intel® Identifier

Draft 2.0 Certification

¹ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. 802.11n speeds obtainable when operating with Wireless N products. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless N products are based on draft IEEE 802.11n specifications and are not guaranteed to be forward compatible with future versions of the IEEE 802.11n specifications. Compatibility with draft 802.11n devices from other manufacturers is not guaranteed. All references to speed are for comparison purposes only.

• IEEE 802.11n (Draft) wireless LAN specification
• Compatible with 11g and 11b wireless networks
• 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN port
• Built-in 4-port 10/100/1000 Mbps switch
• Jumbo frame support (9KB)
• USB 2.0 port for Windows Connect Now easy configuration
• NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall with VPN pass-through
• Content filtering with URL blocking and scheduling
• Quality of Service with StreamEngine and Wireless LAN Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH)
• Wireless Multimedia (WMM) support
• Simple wireless encryption set up at the touch of a button (Wireless Protect Setup)
• Support for 802.1X RADIUS
• Detachable antennae (Reverse SMA-connector, female)
• D-Link Click’n Connect easy set-up with wizard
• Web based management
• 2-year warranty