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D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router comparison

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D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router

D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router
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D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

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Price $38.87 to $63.64 $72.95 to $119.99 $160.99 to $199.99 $92.00 to $169.99 $49.99 to $99.99
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Release date July 02, 2008 November 10, 2006
The Bottom Line At a very affordable price, the D-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 makes a great entry-level Wireless-N router and would satisfy most situations where a wireless network is needed. The Belkin N+ Wireless Router is a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed. If its bulky design and lack of 5GHz frequency support don't put you off, the router is worth every penny of its $100 or so price tag. The WRT610N can satisfy both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wireless clients with its solid performance, great design, ease of use, and its ability to work as a network storage device when coupled with an external hard drive. The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router is the fastest we've seen, but we're still reluctant to recommend it as it's based on an unfinished wireless spec. The Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N broadband router has consistent performance, good range, a helpful software application, and a good set of networking features. Its lack of Gigabit and USB support are the only major knocks against it.
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Product DescriptionD-Link Wireless N Router DIR-615 - Wireless router
Belkin N+ Wireless Router - Wireless router
Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N - Wireless router
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-655 - Wireless router
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router WRT160N - Wireless router
System RequirementsApple MacOS X 10.4
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
Linux
Apple MacOS 8.x
Apple MacOS 9.x
Apple MacOS X 10.x
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMicrosoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Form FactorExternal
External
External
External
External
Device TypeWireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)
Remote Management ProtocolHTTP
HTTP
HTTP
HTTPS
HTTP
HTTP
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable77.42
Info unavailable
CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable112.56
Info unavailable
Routing ProtocolInfo unavailableStatic IP routing
RIP
Static IP routing
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight11.2 oz
Info unavailable15.9 oz
11.2 oz
9.9 oz
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3x
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
FeaturesNAT support
VPN passthrough
Parental control
Content filtering
Firewall protection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DMZ port
NAT support
DHCP support
SNTP support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
DoS attack prevention
MAC address filtering
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Access Point operational mode
Dynamic IP address assignment
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DHCP server
NAT support
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
NAT support
DHCP support
E-mail alert
Wall mountable
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Dynamic DNS server
Firewall protection
Firmware upgradable
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Dynamic IP address assignment
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
DHCP server
MIMO technology
VPN passthrough
Auto-negotiation
Firewall protection
Auto-sensing per device
Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Dimensions (WxDxH)4.6 in x 7.6 in x 1.2 in
Info unavailable8.9 in x 7.1 in x 1.4 in
7.6 in x 4.6 in x 1.2 in
8 in x 6.3 in x 1.3 in
Network / Transport ProtocolNTP
DHCP
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
PPPoE
TCP/IP
DNS
FTP
DHCP
PPTP
PPPoE
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
L2TP
PPTP
PPPoE
L2TP
PPTP
IPSec
TCP/IP
UDP/IP
ICMP/IP
Info unavailable
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps)Info unavailableInfo unavailable47.73
33.33
Info unavailable
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Info unavailable2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Data Transfer RateInfo unavailable300 Mbps
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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