In general, which has a better coverage, signal, stability? D-Link 825 or 655? Linksys N/Dual N router?
This router is for other people living in the house. As long as everyone has a strong signal, no drops or random cut offs and something I can just leave it and forget it. It's a three story high building. They will be using the wireless only for sharing the internet and no files between each other.
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Anyone?
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655. Doubt the 825 can cover 3 stories. Main reason to get the 825 is if you have interference issues (wireless mouse etc) and/or need the faster routing speed (torrenting etc). For higher density wifi areas like a dorm it is much better than the 655. I went from a 655 to a 825 for those reasons as the 655's connection was unstable due to interference (I had 10+ Wifi networks around me, along with at least the same number of RF mouse etc). Does not sound like an issue for you though.
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Will all laptops be able to connect to 5.8 GHz? Or will only the latest laptops be able to connect to it?
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You need a N card that supports 5.8GHz. Intel's 4965AGN, 5100 and 5300 can. Easiest way to tell is to see whether the N card supports A as well.
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Would you say that the D-Link 825 has everything that the D-Link 655 has and more?
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No. 655 will give you better range and for a 3 story building I think you will need it.
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I asked customer service the same question and they said
"This is not the case, The DIR-825 will provide the same coverage.
Best Regards,
D-Link Customer Service"
But the 655 does have more antennae. Could that really contribute to better coverage? -
The third antenna will improve the signal strength.
You seem to want the 825 so just get it and if it does not work out find something else. -
I think I'm going to get the 825 first. If the signal strength isn't enough I'll give the 655 a try. Thank you so much.
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That is what return policies are for after all
D-Link 825 or 655?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Sen5es, Jul 5, 2009.