 tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Boca Raton, FL
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Re: New Router, D-link Or Not D-link? Bang for the buck the DIR-685 will be a prototype of what a home router should be like. The internal HDD is really slow process last reported, that's why this device hasn't hit the market yet here. Other than that 266MHz NPU by Ralink is very good the Ralink WNPU is the newest dual 2.4/5GHz but dlink has disabled 5GHz feature. Ralink distance is 1,200 feet. The unit has 128MB of RAM in a home router. Most of the features are excess to what you really need this router to do. None of the other DIR-currently on the market wireless isn't stable enough.
I am currently 3 levels up from the main wireless router and the wireless access point router.
basement - belkin n+ with ralink chips is stronger wireless coverage
main floor - dlink dir-655 with athero chips is 6-10% weaker in wireless using as wireless access point even on gig to gig connection link
I only notice that the dir-655 is good if you're in the same room as it or in the radius of the signal it covers. Out side the coverage than it weak. Belkin N+ just with the dual ANT 2T3R feature is stronger and than 3T3R in the DIR-655. Both wireless gear is set to 802.11b/g/n 20/40Hz auto channel, auto channel width wpa2/aes.
So now that Dlink is using Ralink chips wireless should be stable. DIR-605 and DIR-685. |
| Yeah, I've been looking at the DIR-685, it definately looks good, and thankfully its using new chipsets. I think I'm gonna keep my eye on the 685 for now, hopefully see some more reviews and start looking for some prices when they become availible. |
