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DIR-855
Xtreme N Duo Media Router

Optimized for HD video streaming
 
Product Features:
  • Concurrent dual-band operation at both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies
  • Intelligent Wireless Prioritization technology
  • Xtreme N™ technology allows for farther home coverage
  • Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH)
  • Secure your wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption
  • Easy to get started with D-Link’s new Quick Router Setup Wizard
  • Backward compatible with 802.11g devices including game consoles and digital media players
  • D-Link Green Technology

Product Description:

BEST IN CLASS FEATURES
The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g, while remaining backward compatible with 802.11g devices. Powered by Xtreme N™ technology and equipped with three external antennas, this router provides superior wireless coverage for larger homes and offices, or for users running bandwidth intensive applications. Connect the Xtreme N™ Duo Router to a cable or DSL modem and provide high-speed Internet access to multiple computers, game consoles, and media players. Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, videos, printers, and network storage. The DIR-855 comes with dual-band function, which concurrently supports 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz radio frequencies, an LCD panel, and a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch that connects Gigabit wired devices for lag-free network gaming and fast file transfers.

INTELLIGENT QoS ENGINE
The DIR-855 comes with D-Link’s Intelligent QoS technology, which analyzes and separates wired and wireless traffic into multiple data streams. The DIR-855’s embedded Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH) technology improves wireless media by moving time-sensitive tagged traffic towards the front of the queue. WISH automatically detects multimedia, VoIP and online gaming applications, requiring no need for user configuration. It works transparently with other QoS technologies to immediately improve wireless media speed.

ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY
The Xtreme N™ Duo supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, whether from over a wireless network or the Internet.

Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption regardless of your client devices. In addition to these extensive features, this router utilises Dual Active Firewalls, such as SPI and NAT, to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. Delivering best in class performance, network security, and coverage, the DIR-855 Xtreme N™ Duo Router is the ideal centerpiece for your wireless network for the home or office.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES
DIR-855 allows you to easily upgrade any router to support the streaming of High-Definition (HD) multimedia content in your home over a wireless connection. You can use it with an entertainment center, connecting up to 4 Ethernet-enabled devices to the DIR-855 such as game consoles, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), and Digital Media Adapters (DMA) all at the same time. Create a wireless network and share your high-speed Internet access at greater distances than ever before.