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Author Topic: DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???  (Read 5774 times)

Alemaker

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DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???
« on: January 18, 2009, 08:25:53 AM »
Hi,

   I already have the DIR-655, but BestBuy is having a sale on the DIR-825. Was wondering if it is worth the jump? Should I stick with the DIR-655 or go to the 825?  My NIC on my laptop is an Intel 5300 and everything else in my house wireless is G. Any help appreciated

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Lycan

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Re: DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2009, 10:15:33 AM »
Why are you looking to upgrade? Do you require a 5ghz radio?

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Alemaker

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Re: DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 01:16:23 PM »
I thought the DIR-655 slowed down to the lowest speed, G when multiple devices that are mixed (Wii, HTC P4600 PPC, and a HP Photosmart C8180) are using the lan. My thought was to upgrade to the DIR-825 to isolate one channel for the G devices and use the other channel exclusively for my Dell XPS M1330 laptop with the Intel 5300 nic. Is there no need to do this, because if not, I'm perfectly happy with my DIR-655 (cept for the continued deauthorization/reauthorization of the Wii)

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Alphaman

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Re: DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2009, 02:58:55 PM »
Quote from: Alemaker on January 24, 2009, 01:16:23 PM
Is there no need to do this, because if not, I'm perfectly happy with my DIR-655 (cept for the continued deauthorization/reauthorization of the Wii)

My DIR-655 started to die last night (the N radio went, then I started to lose channels on the B/G connections, until all was gone).  I bought a DIR-825 today.

There are some things I like -- the dual band radios are awesome.  My MacBook w/ 802.11n flies now, and all my other B/G devices have their own radio.  There are some new features even in the factory firmware that beat the DIR-655.

The downside is the v1.01 fw is still buggy, and the 1.10 beta update breaks 802.11b (which I need for the PSP and an old Linux laptop I've got).

If you don't need 802.11b, and don't mind running beta software (that can't be downgraded), and can take advantage of a pure 802.11n radio, then now might be a good time to upgrade.  If any of those items bug you, stick with your DIR-655 until it dies.  (Mine died when it reached 13 months old -- right after the 1 year warranty expired!)
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Lycan

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Re: DIR-655 to DIR-825-with Intel 5300???
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 09:10:08 AM »
The Wii is constantly connecting and disconnecting. Thats normal behavior.
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