Combines award winning router features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™ to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Xtreme N™ Router (DIR-655) is a 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g
wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video,
printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the Xtreme N™ Router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet
access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and
online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE
Powered by Xtreme N™ technology, this high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The Xtreme
N™ Router is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a Xtreme N™ notebook or desktop
adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
The Xtreme N™ Router supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or
from the Internet. Support for WPA standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices.
In addition, this Xtreme N™ Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
affect wireless signal range.
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• FasterWireless Networking
- The DIR-655 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This
capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The
performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11g Devices
- The DIR-655 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with
existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features
- The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features
including:
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Content Filtering
- Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name.
•
Filter Scheduling
- These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.
•
Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions
- The DIR-655 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and
concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-655 can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard
- Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-655 lets you control what information
is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to
your specific settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely
affect wireless signal range.
Features
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Hardware Overview
Connections
1
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
2
Internet Port
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem.
3
USB
Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN.
4
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings.
5
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
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LEDs
1
Power LED
A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
2
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on the Internet port. This LED blinks during data transmission. A solid
blue light indicates that there is an Internet connection, an orange light indicates that there is none.
3
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data
transmission.
4
Local Network’s LED
A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4. This LED blinks during
data transmission.
5
WCN LED
Insert a USB flash drive with WCN information. The LED will blink 3 times if it successfully transfers the