D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-655 - DIR-655/B

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.

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.

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.