It seems to me that the wireless features of both the DIR-855 and DIR-655 are pretty much the same. The only exception is that DIR-855 came equipped with 5Ghz Wireless A/N band.

I remember being taught that the higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength but higher penetrative strength. Shorter wavelength leads to shorter transmission distance. So I would expect wireless network on 5Ghz band to be shorter in range but packs more punching power through walls or obstacles. I’ve done a simple wireless speed test without any obstacles in this post (DIR-855 wireless speed).

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Was wondering what would be the wireless throughput of the DIR-855. Put together a simple test by transferring files off my network share onto my laptops.

Equipments used

• D-Link DIR-855 on firmware 1.12WW
• Fujitsu S6520 (wireless – Intel 5300)
• HP EliteBook 2530p (wireless – Broadcom 4322AG)
• D-Link DNS-323
• D-Link DNS-343

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A new dual band wireless N toy from D-Link – DIR-855! It is supposed to pack more punch than my current D-Link DIR-655. Didn’t really have the time to do the test yet so it is time for pictures of the unwrapping process!

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