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Title: newbie question. for my edification
Post by: miltk on December 14, 2011, 03:12:34 AM

i was browsing through my wireless setting and my channel is the default channel 6. it, like all the other channels, is 2.4 ghz. if the 655 is an n router then why aren't there any 5.0 ghz channels? i'm connected with the dwa-160/re

Title: Re: newbie question. for my edification
Post by: FurryNutz on December 14, 2011, 07:49:32 AM

This router doesn't support 5Ghz.  ;)

Title: Re: newbie question. for my edification
Post by: miltk on December 14, 2011, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: FurryNutz on December 14, 2011, 07:49:32 AM

This router doesn't support 5Ghz.  ;)

why is it called a "Xtreme N Gigabit Router"?

also btw, can i hardwire a 1360 range extender to the 655 or do these two connect wirelessly?

thanks very much

Title: Re: newbie question. for my edification
Post by: FurryNutz on December 14, 2011, 09:58:10 AM

They all have Gb capabilities, some just don't have the 5Ghz radio. Just because it says that doesn't mean it's got a 5Ghz radio in it. DLink has many models to choose from. Gb also means they have Gb wired abilities. Gb doesn't' apply to wireless as it hasn't achieve those standards yet.

If you need 5Ghz then you might want to look at the DGL-4500 or the DIR 8 series of routers. All good routers man. I've enjoyed them all. Testing out the 655 now. The 4500 has been one of the best.