http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 1:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/... But I'm sure it's just the looks @.@]]>Mar 3rd 2008 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 9:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
]]>Mar 3rd 2008 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/I was thinking the exact same thing. Up until the last sentence he wrote anyway.

"until then the price can stay as is"

The word 'the' is actually used. Someone seems to be having identity issues. But of course, I'm only kidding. I actually think it's a pretty sweet looking router. I really like the OLED display on it, adds some extra kick to it IMO.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
As an aside, Apple's new Time Capsule supports the same dual band 802.11n, as evidenced by the hands on earlier today.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
#@$!parser#!@$!#@!]]>Mar 3rd 2008 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
I mean, do they figure that since 337 will remind people of 1337, that that justifies it? ]]>Mar 3rd 2008 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
#2 many reviewers have been criticizing the stackability of these routers with oled on top and the huge antennae.

#3 it would be better if the antennae could be tilted upwards in a "W" shape so that this could be mounted flat against the wall.

#4 The XBOX360, PS3 and Wii are limited to 802.11 G until there is a new adapter for the 360 so running a bunch of consoles off one of these creates obvious bottlenecking at the console - you'd be better off with an ethernet cable. ]]>Mar 3rd 2008 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
Currently, as far as I know, it only supports b/g. Does the office also cover a or is there another wireless component that can do a on the XBox 360?]]>Mar 3rd 2008 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 3:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/IS this a Braodcom or Atheros 900x chipset?

I'll stick with my new TrendNet TEW-633GR. ]]>Mar 3rd 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
I just wish they'd hurry up and finalise 802.11n, it's getting beyond a joke now. I use Cisco Access Points in my house (802.11g), and would like to upgrade them to N, but Cisco, being sensible, won't upgrade until the standard is final.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
Oh yeah, and the Airport is $200 cheaper. Choosing the D-Link specifically over the Airport would seem to be a case of extreme fanboyism - or extreme "anti-Apple-ism". Or just a raging case of the stupids.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
To be clear, I couldn't care less which router you buy. I'm just curious to see if you have even the slightest clue what you're talking about. The fact that you said you would actually spend an additional $200 just to avoid using an Apple router speaks volumes to me.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 7:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
That's how this looks to uneducated eye of the Apple fanboy. Did you notice that D-Link router has three antenas whereas Apple router has none? :-)

Obviously Airport express looks sexier (as all Apple products). The problem is it works either on 2.4GHz OR 5GHz. D-Link router works on both frequences simultaneously. As a result, Apple's router max bandwidth is 300 Mbps. For D-Link it is 600 Mbps. This what you pay for. Besides, US price for DIR-855 has not been announced yet. The difference will not be $200.]]>Mar 3rd 2008 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
Quality of Service, dual band support (D-Link supports 802.11a as well), not to mention the fact that I can open any java-enabled web browser and administer the D-Link router.

I'm not denying that the AirPort isn't a decent router, but it wouldn't be suitable for me. Also, when setting up a network, buying something because it is cheaper is normally not the wisest thing to do.]]>Mar 4th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
This is just the announcement of European availability of the same ol' DIR-855. Yeesh!]]>Mar 3rd 2008 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
plus "quad" is like a kickass adjective. imagine when we start having 5... "quin" just doesnt have the same ring to it]]>Mar 3rd 2008 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/it was a reference to "will it blend.com"...
which engadget references frequently...]]>Mar 3rd 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 3rd 2008 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 4th 2008 1:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/Mar 4th 2008 8:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/d-link-launches-quadband-dir-855-wireless-n-router/
Common sense alone should dictate that such a disparity in price would HAVE to mean a major difference in performance. That's simple economics 101. The Airport is plainly not 'Extreme' enough to multiplex syncronously on both a & g bands.

So still wondering why anyone would buy this over an Airhead Extreme Zak? Does double the theoretical bandwidth sound like enough of a reason? ]]>Apr 6th 2008 4:50PM