D-Link DIR-655/RE Extreme-N Wireless Router Refurbished

I'm on my second unit after the first one had range issues. When I replaced my old G-band router I expected to get better (or at least the same) range with the DIR-655. Unfortunately that was not the case, as my range was effectively cut in half. I made several calls to D-Link and they stepped me through some configuration changes, which did not help. After 3 calls, they told me to return it to Amazon and request a new one. Amazon's exchange policy was quick and painless. With the new router I have the same range as my old G-band model, but the speed is quite a bit better. After setting up the new one, I noticed that it was hardware version A4 as opposed to the first one, which was A2. With all that being said, if you get an A2 model and have issues, you may need to exchange to get a later hardware revision.

As far as the router goes, the setup was ridiculously easy and so far the performance and reliability have been fine. Plenty of features in the firmware to...Read more

Tried 2 of these refurbished 'DIR-655' and they both didn't work properly. They must have some serious quality control issues at their refurbishing area!

I purchased this for my husband for Christmas. He opened it up on Christmas morning and tried it out and it didn't even work. There is no power to the router when he plugged it in - and it was all dirty when we got it! We tried several outlets and still couldn't even get it to turn on. Needless to say, we are sending it back for a full refund. I bought a useless piece of plastic junk! There goes a happy Christmas morning!