Just got a new VM supplied one of these for a tenner from the usual source, to replace my 4 yr old wireless g Netgear unit (from VM also). It comes with a CD and strict instructions to use the CD to set it up... But surely I don't need this, I can just access the set-up pages, set the security, SSID name and password as before, and job done ?
Setting up the DIR-655
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There shouldn't be any need to use the CD. Just login to the web interface and configure it as you want.
Had trouble getting the internet connection working, so tried the CD, but then the connection came alive part way through so I did it manually then. Working fine now, stronger wireless signal for sure, and the N speed will cater for the upcoming 20Mb to 60Mb upgrade. The setup pages seem incredibly basic compared to the Netgear, will have to explore further.
But a D2 version, fairly old but probably makes little difference
Yep, there are lots for sale you know where. If you can't get one for a tenner, wait for another one. I was probably lucky with this one, the new ones tend to go for a bit more.
MilanoChris, you still on the original firmware ?
Oh - DIR-615 is what I meant, I made a typo !
Lol - quite a difference in price.
I have two 615's running ddwrt - they're ok and do the job - range is nothing special and I get about 20MB/s (50MB VM) over wifi.
Only 20Mb ? You should be getting much more than that at "N" speeds should you not ?
Was flashing them a difficult process ? I'm inclined to just try it for a few weeks as-is, and then if it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Thats what I thought - but 20Mb is all I'm getting - not too bothered though as my main pc is wired and wireless is only used for youtube and web browsing.