D-Link Systems Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651)

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D-Link Systems Wireless N Router (DIR-651)
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  2. Publisher: D-Link Systems, Inc.
  3. Sales Rank in Electronics: #10460

Product Review

The D-Link Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) comes equipped with 4 Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster than standard 10/100 ports. It also uses 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform 802.11g devices. With the addition of Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated which helps organize and prioritize your network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network. With some routers, all wired and wireless traffic, including VoIP, Video Streaming, Online Gaming, and Web browsing are mixed together into a single data stream. By handling data this way, applications like video streaming could pause or delay. With the D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology, wired and wireless traffic are analyzed and separated into multiple data streams.

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Give four of your favorite devices their own Gigabit Ethernet port for speedy downloads and media streaming and power your entire wireless network via reliable, affordable Wireless N with the D-Link DIR-651 Wireless N 300 router.
DIR-651 front
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  DIR-651 rear
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4 ports
Unleash Gigabit on Your Home Network


The D-Link Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) comes equipped with four Gigabit ports to provide speeds up to 10x faster* than standard 10/100 ports.
traffic
Multiple Devices on Your Network? Not a Problem.


With the addition of Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS), data streams are separated which helps organize and prioritize your network traffic so your video streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls run smoother over both your wired and wireless network. This means your router is automatically working to make sure you can do more on your network without noticing any lag in performance.
antennas
Faster Wireless that Extends a Farther Signal


The DIR-651 uses powerful 802.11n technology with multiple intelligent antennas to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform previous-generation Wireless G MIMO devices*. The antennas on the DIR-651 make use of your home's environment by bouncing multiple wireless signals off walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots.
easy
Easy to Set Up


The D-Link Quick Router Setup Wizard quickly configures your new DIR 651 Router to get you up and running in minutes. Our Setup Wizard walks you step-by-step through the installation process to configure your Internet connection, wireless network settings, security, and everything else you need to get your network up and running so you do not have to be a networking expert to get it set up.
security
Easy to Secure


The DIR-651 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption, regardless of your client devices. In addition, the DIR 651 Router utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet.
Think Green
Think Green


While this may look like your average router, it's not. This is a D-Link Green router, which is as good for your wallet as it is for the environment. The DIR-651 is designed to conserve energy, protect our environment from harmful substances and reduce waste by using recyclable packaging. D-Link Green devices provide alternatives without compromising performance To learn more, visit dlinkgreen.com.
What's in the Box


DIR-651 Wireless N 300 router, CAT5 Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with installation wizard1 and product documentation
Specifications


 
  speed
Speed
 antenna
Intelligent Antennas
 wireless g
Wireless G Compatible
 files
File Sharing
 security
Security
 qos
Traffic Prioritization
 ports
4 Ports
 usb
USB Port
Benefit

Faster wireless speeds for quicker downloads and streams

Have your wireless signal reach farther distances

Works will all existing wireless devices

Share pictures, videos, and more with any device

Protect devices on your network from outside intruders

Prioritizes larger bandwidth applications like Skype or gaming

Connect multiple devices for fastest connection available

Share printers and network storage devices
DIR-601
DIR-601 		Wireless N 150 checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark   Fast
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DIR-615
DIR-615 		Wireless N 300 checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark Fast
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DIR-651
DIR-651 		Wireless N 300 checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark Gigabit
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DIR-655
DIR-655 		Wireless N 300 checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark checkmark Gigabit
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1. The software included with this product is not Mac-compatible.

2. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Link Wireless N devices.

3. Computer must adhere to Microsoft's recommended System Requirements.

4. One-year limited warranty available only in the USA and Canada.

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted on the package. See inside package for warranty details. This product is designed for the use in the USA and Canada. Use of this product in other countries might violate local laws.

Product Features

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
2.7 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)

The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Move along, nothing to see here, November 8, 2011
A Conrad "Ask Conrad" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: D-Link Systems Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) (Personal Computers)
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The D-Link DIR 651 Wireless N Router is one of the new releases of consumer routers from D-Link. The only major upgrade on this unit is the gigabit Ethernet port (-vs- high-speed from previous model, the DIR 615). It does NOT have an active USB SharePort(tm) for attaching USB devices (external HD, shared printer, etc).

The router administration for this DIR-651 is almost identical to the DIR-655 (my current wireless router for 2+ years, and currently my yardstick for wireless routers). A few minor changes, but overall the same features, functions, and controls. I configured the device manually (without the disk installer) via web browser, changed the Router IP address, range, and other settings. It took less a bit over 15 minutes to complete the setup from unboxing to having a functional wireless router. Using the disk took a bit longer (a little over 20 minutes), but it got me to nearly the same state as my manual configuration, plus a few minor tweaks on the router...Read more

 
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The manufacturer commented on this review(What's this?)
Posted on Nov 15, 2011 12:03:34 PM PST
D-Link Marketing says:
(MANUFACTURER)
Thank you for the feedback. We're glad to hear that after you upgraded the firmware, a majority of the issues had been addressed.
The current available DIR-651 in the market is shipped with this new firmware (Version 1.10) and should address the concerns you mentioned. This would include your connection challenges. We'd urge anyone having this connectivity issue to upgrade the unit's firmware.
We're sorry that you are still experiencing network storage access issues. Can you tell us what you're experiencing? D-Link strives to help customers enjoy their routers, so please let us know.
So you know, the DIR-651 is a step-up to the DIR-615 with Gigabit Ethernet Port support. For intelligent QoS and Shareport USB features, the suggested D-Link routers are the DIR-645, DIR-655 or DIR-657.

Thank you very much,
D-Link.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars D-Link 651, August 31, 2011
Kevin King "kevin" (WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link Systems Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) (Personal Computers)
I purchased the DIR-651 for my Father. The installation was easy and went well with out any problems. The connection speed is very fast compared to other models that I have used. It is a good buy.


2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Worst router ever, October 3, 2011
S. McDonald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D-Link Systems Wireless N 300 Gigabit Router (DIR-651) (Personal Computers)
I reluctantly had to change routers after lightning knocked my netgear router out. At a friends request I switched to D-Link. When I went to get the router I was going to get the DIR-615 but then I saw the DIR-651 with "extended range", one that's BS and two this is the worst router EVER. If I use WPA2 I can't stay connected with IPAD2's nor a macbook air. I switched to WEP and those devices connected fine BUT then I couldn't connect my wireless bridges. So I switched to WPA, now the Macbook Air will connect but nothing else will. What kind of POS is this thing! Avoid the frustration and get ANYTHING else. I'm tossing this one out the window and getting something else. (Already threw out the box. :

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