Others say...

"Great Router"
This router is extremely fast and has a great range. We have 11 guys hooked up to this router with great internet speeds. We were having problems with our linksys wireless-g (went through 2 linksys routers in 2 years) and decided to try D-Link. So far I have been very impressed. Hopefully we dont have to replace this one after a year.

"One Nice Piece of Wireless Equipment"
I purchased the D-Link DIR-655 router as a Christmas present for myself (yeah, lame, I know, but I had to get one anyways). I went a little over the top with this purchase, opting for the more expensive Draft N over the current G format. In hindsight, it was definitely way over the top. For typical home users, most likely the maximum you will need is G, so it might be worth saving a few bucks and looking at a Wireless G model first.

But, this model still turned out to be a good buy. I have it set to N-mode only, so only laptops with Wireless N can receive the wireless signal. Very seldom do I actually perform a download that maxes out the wireless download speed, but from what I've seen during those instances, it has been performing at the 130 Mbps specified (or darn close). My roommate does more downloading than me and has said the wireless performs faster than his land-line ethernet (100 Mbps). So, given the positive feedback from him and my observations of its timeliness, I would say speed is terrific.

The range on this thing is absolutely amazing. In the days following its installation, I took my laptop on a tour around our apartment building after setting the router to mixed mode (for all B, G, and N receiving laptops, which has a lower transmission rate overall). Six apartments away, I was still receiving a signal that allowed me to check my email and other websites. I don't know if the faster speeds were maintained, but that signal penetrated through nearly a dozen walls. In my experience, I've seen Wireless G routers struggle to make it through a few walls, so this was quite impressive.

Installation was a little tricky, but not entirely impossible. Networking as a whole is generally a little cumbersome for the average person, but a few iterations through the instructions got it up and working. The router's browser page is quite organized and descriptive. This unit has a lot of features, most of which I have not used, but the typical home owner would probably not need half of these.

Some reviewers have complained that this unit runs hot. Unfortunately, I have to say that this is indeed true. It does not run hot to the point where I fear it will start a fire or burn my hand, but it does get a little warm from time to time. It is, after all, an electronic device, which are all prone to getting warm. There are little vents on the sides and top of the unit, so making sure papers don't get stacked on top will reduce any heat-related issues (an oops I've done from time to time). I have not noticed any drop in performance because of the unit getting hot, but again I'm not maxing it out continuously. I will say that it did begin to get warmer when my roommate hooked up and started exchanging a lot of data, but overall there has been no problem. If you're worried about heat, just do know that all routers, in some state or use, get hot.

Another reviewer commented on the flashing blue lights on the front panel being obnoxious. Yes, that is true also. Unfortunately, I keep this in my room at night and I don't have to worry about buying a night light to find the bathroom. I keep an office chair between my bed and it and have had no problems as a result. If you're not trying to sleep though, it actually looks quite appeasing in my opinion (similar to blue Christmas lights).

All in all, while this wireless router is far above the level in which I need, I am pleased with the purchase I have made. It has been in my possession for over a year and I have had no problems whatsoever. Some people may find issues for their particular case, but the typical home user or small office user would likely have no problems with this model either, in my opinion. I would recommend this product.

"A Horid Product with even worse customer service"
There are excellent instructions to install the router; however, the guidance on how to go "wireless" is incompete at best. After 4 hours trying to get the wireless feature to work (which involves switching back from the awful instruction book to the less than helpful website where the router must be configured) I spent 2 hours being yelled at by a custmer service rep who failed to mention that I needed to key in a passcode from the bottom of the router. I was never able to get the product to work with my laptop and would not recomend buying anything at all from the company unless you are willing to have a very rude woman yell at you for several hours before telling you to return the product.

"Router of doom..."
Dlink has always had good routers in my opinion. I updated my Linksys WRT54G router with this media-streaming bad-boy and haven't looked back. Easily streams HD movies from my mac to my PS3 while still allowing full speed access to the internet from my other devices. Great web page for the system interface. With the newest firmware update, it allows you to use the USB port for a wireless USB hub for a network printer, hard drive, orwhatever else you can think to use wirelessly. Windows only on the network USB port though. Sorry Mac fans.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

"Rock Solid"
This router rocks! It is easy to set up, has loads of functionality, and it even looks cool. Its rock solid and stable. I highly recommend it.