I already have the DIR 868L. This gaming router looks to be exactly the same thing. Has anyone had both this router and the 868L, and if so, which is better?
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I have not had the 868L, but here is a link that shows a side-by-side comparison of the two. RE:http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/d-link-dgl-5500/4540-3319_7-35566998-4.html However, on a personal use of the DGL5500, I can tell you that the streamboost technology is amazing. At first, I was doubtful of its benefits, and that streamboost was just a marketing ploy, but I had never been so wrong. The streamboost technology that the DGL5500 does quantify both bandwidth and throughput, allowing users to download at high speeds, while playing online games at low latency. On comparison with my previous router, Cisco E4200 v2, the QOS technology is simply not up to par with the streamboost technology that is available in the DGL5500. I believe that the DIR868L uses QOS which inefficiently lowers bandwidth speed from other applications and users, in order to allow another application/user to benefit. Besides the the QOS/Streamboost difference, both routers entail the same specifications and both adopt the wireless AC Draft. I hope this further helps you in answering your question.
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This router may (emphasis on 'may') help if your network in the house is saturated with multiple computers accessing streaming media/gaming at the same time. I'd stick with what you have.
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I am sorry but I do not know. I am starting to hate this router. It is causing my computer nothing but problems. My friend says it will work. He checked it out. I don't like this router and I am going back to Lynksys.
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I agree I tried a Belkin router because for the price it seemed better than linksys. i am constantly restarting the router and looseing connection. I to am returning the belkin to get a lynksys.
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I can't say that I do. I have a D-link DIR 820L router and never lose connection. The router is only about 3 feet away from it also so I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
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I'm using dd-wrt.v24-18946_NEWD-2_K2.6_big It's Eko's Big build for this router. Works like a champ!
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I had the DD-WRT, before I threw it away. This router is absolute crap. Don't get it. I repeat in the strongest possible terms: DON'T GET IT!
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I had att298 G dsl router and the mutant worked. Now I have a new att099 dsl N router and I can not get it to work. Anyone using ATT N dsl router????
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I would not buy this one. I replaced mine with a TP-Link router and it is a way better router and really easy to connect to. I left feed back on the one I bought to.Have a nice dayTed
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I have the same problem. I bought the DIR 655 to increase the range because my Belkin G router registered as "very low" with one bar from about 40 feet away. Unfortunately, the DIR 655 gives me exactly the same range as the old Belkin G, just one bar from 40 feet away.
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I am having trouble connecting my netgear 900 router in replace of my white tenda wireless router, any suggestions? It always shows no connectivity when I finish plugging in all the cables.
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I run a small pc repair business, I've configured a lot of WIFI setups for customers. The hardest and the worst routers I've come across are Linksys. I purchased that one and finally just to get it out of my site sold it for 10 bucks. Never again will I purchase products from Linksys. Expensive, terrible support, and just plain not worth the effort. Check around Amazon for some really good deals on "N" routers, 20 or 30 bucks tops and no problem setting up. Hope this helps.Stevix
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I'm very happy with the noise level of my Triton router, using it as a plunge router. I have a table and mounting plate, but have not used it in that config yet. But I'm sure it would be even quieter when under a table
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Hi, I think there are better router choices around than this one. I found the user interface tough to navigate & it seemed like I needed to reset it quite a few times to keep it running so I ended up getting a different one from Netgear. I didn't try to use this with any Apple Products so I'm sorry but I don't know on that one. Take care!
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I run a small pc repair business, I've configured a lot of WIFI setups for customers. The hardest and the worst routers I've come across are Linksys. I purchased that one and finally just to get it out of my site sold it for 10 bucks. Never again will I purchase products from Linksys. Expensive, terrible support, and just plain not worth the effort. Check around Amazon for some really good deals on "N" routers, 20 or 30 bucks tops and no problem setting up. Hope this helps. Stevix
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I don't honestly know. People, like Kim Komando podcast and electronics show, do say to stay with the same maker. You could try calling Netgear they have been helpful to me with questions about updating router in the past.
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Must be...I am very satisfied with this router. It serves my entire house even the hard to reach spots that my previous router could not reach. We run about 10 different components and do not have any issues. Works great!!
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Quick question; I continue to buy wireless components and was wondering if there is a limit to the number of wireless devices that can connect to this router? I have, computers, playstation, printers, DirectV boxes for several rooms, etc. that are all wireless and I would like to know the limtations of this device. Thanks in advance. ~ Gunner