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D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Simultaneous dual band support exploits IEEE 802.11n throughput potential.
Gigabit WAN and LAN with > 200 Mbps routing speed, > 200 Mbps combined wireless throughput.
USB server for storage and printers.
Smooth media streaming and gaming.
Easy to share USB storage drives and printers.
Green power monitoring.
USB port supports 3G cellular modems & networking for printers/hard drives.
Advanced configuration features and access control.
Offers extensive networking features, including powerful access scheduler and guest access provisions.

Cons

The CDbased setup wizard is for Windows only, not Macintosh.
USB device sharing is one Windows client at a time.
Lower routing throughput than the A1.
Bland design.
Dualband performance was mediocre.

By Government Computer News on June 03, 2010

D-Link has set the list price for the DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router at $200, which is decent for a dual-band unit with its features. The government price of $180 is much better. This router would be...

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By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The D-Link Xtreme N has lots of bandwidth that can be secured from evil...

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By PC Advisor on May 20, 2010

The D-Link DIR-825 is a competent dual-band wireless router. We didn't have any problems with stability, and the DIR-825's feature-set is enough to keep all but the most energetic power user happy. The inclusion of network storage is a nifty...

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By Good Gear Guide on May 20, 2010

The inclusion of dual-band 5GHz and 2.4GHz means the D-Link DIR-825 Wi-Fi router has a long broadcast range and few interference problems....

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By TechRadar on May 07, 2010

The D-Link DIR-825 is a compact and neat-looking white plastic box with black trim around the middle. The front sports the standard LED lights showing status and which ports are being accessed. On the rear of the unit you'll find two antennae which...

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By CNET Australia on April 20, 2010

The D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router DIR-825 is a stable performer with great features and an excellent web interface. The outdated and bulky design, relatively short range, and merely average throughput, however, lessen its...

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By SmallNetBuilder on November 03, 2009

Redesign of popular dual-radio dual-band 802.11n wireless router with 4 port gigabit Ethernet switch, now with Atheros WNPU, radios and Gigabit switch. Switch supports Jumbo...

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By LaptopMag on August 17, 2009

A speedy dual-band 802.11n router that makes it easy to share printers and...

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By IT Reviews on July 07, 2009

Its a shame D-Link couldnt stretch to furnishing the DIR-825 with a built-in BitTorrent client, but otherwise this is a well-featured wireless router thats capable of decent speeds at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. D-Link - DIR-825 price Buy D-Link DIR-825...

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By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2009

D-Links DIR-825 is quite expensive, but you get a lot for your money. For starters, it has a Gigabit Ethernet switch, so you can share files at lightning speed over a wired network. More impressive is that this router is dual-band, and you can use...

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