D-Link DIR-655/RE Extreme-N Wireless Router Refurbished

by D-Link

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 1.4 inches ; 11.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002HTHFLY
• Item model number: DIR-655/RE
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #73 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Routers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2009

Product Description

The D-Link 802.11n compliant Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) includes a built-in 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switch. With wireless prioritization technology and our award-winning intelligent QoS engine, jitter-free Internet phone calls (VoIP), high-definition video streaming and Web gaming are achievable on your wired and wireless networks. Support for WEP, WPA™, and WPA2™ security standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your other wireless devices. To prevent possible attacks from the Internet the DIR-655 uses dual active firewalls (SPI & NAT) to help protect your valuable data.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not all DIR-655's are created equal!, November 3, 2010

By 

rbkay78 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D-Link DIR-655/RE Extreme-N Wireless Router Refurbished (Personal Computers)

I'm on my second unit after the first one had range issues. When I replaced my old G-band router I expected to get better (or at least the same) range with the DIR-655. Unfortunately that was not the case, as my range was effectively cut in half. I made several calls to D-Link and they stepped me through some configuration changes, which did not help. After 3 calls, they told me to return it to Amazon and request a new one. Amazon's exchange policy was quick and painless. With the new router I have the same range as my old G-band model, but the speed is quite a bit better. After setting up the new one, I noticed that it was hardware version A4 as opposed to the first one, which was A2. With all that being said, if you get an A2 model and have issues, you may need to exchange to get a later hardware revision.

As far as the router goes, the setup was ridiculously easy and so far the performance and reliability have been fine. Plenty of features in the firmware to tweak. I haven't messed with the USB port yet, but other reviewers have some complaints on that one. Right now I'll call this a decent router for the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective-Defective-Defective!, December 15, 2011

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Jayman (Gainesville, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D-Link DIR-655/RE Extreme-N Wireless Router Refurbished (Personal Computers)

Tried 2 of these refurbished 'DIR-655' and they both didn't work properly. They must have some serious quality control issues at their refurbishing area!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't even work, January 6, 2011

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S. Engel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link DIR-655/RE Extreme-N Wireless Router Refurbished (Personal Computers)

I purchased this for my husband for Christmas. He opened it up on Christmas morning and tried it out and it didn't even work. There is no power to the router when he plugged it in - and it was all dirty when we got it! We tried several outlets and still couldn't even get it to turn on. Needless to say, we are sending it back for a full refund. I bought a useless piece of plastic junk! There goes a happy Christmas morning!