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D-Link DIR-655, DIR-660 and DIR-665 Wireless routers are very good for home users,This article will teach you how to distinguish them.

DIR-655 : Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router.
DIR-660 : Limited Edition Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router.
DIR-665 : Xtreme N 450 Dual Band Gigabit Router.

Standards:

D-Link DIR-655:

• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u

D-Link DIR-660:

• IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.3u

D-Link DIR-665:

• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.3a

Interface Type:

D-Link DIR-655:

• 4 Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1 Gigabit WAN Port
• Push Button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
• USB Port (for SharePort™ & Windows® Connect Now)

D-Link DIR-660:

• 4 Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1 Gigabit WAN Ports
• USB Port (for Windows® Connect Now)

D-Link DIR-665:

• 4 10/100/1000 LAN Ports
• 1 10/100/1000 WAN Ports
• Push Button (for Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Antenna Type:

D-Link DIR-655:

• 3 External Antenna

D-Link DIR-660:

• 3 External Reverse SMA Antennas

D-Link DIR-665:

• 3 External Dual Band Antenna

LEDs:

D-Link DIR-660 has Network Activity Display, Other are the same

Certifications:

D-Link DIR-655:

• FCC Class B
• CE
• Wi-Fi®/WPS

D-Link DIR-660:

• FCC Class B

D-Link DIR-665:

• Connect with Intel® Centrino® 2
• WHQL
• FCC
• Wi-Fi®

Tags: DIR-655, DIR-660, DIR-665, Gigabit Router, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Note: SMTP uses a standard port which is port 25. There isn´t an option to add or change the port. If your SMTP server uses a port other than port 25 then it will not be compatible.

The following instructions provide an example of how Email Settings on D-Link DIR-660 should be setup, the default port used is 25.

Step 1: Log into the router.

Note: For the DIR model routers, the Email Settings can be found under the TOOLS tab.

Step 2: Click the checkbox next to Enable Email Notification.

Step 3: Configure the following under the EMAIL SETTINGS section:

•From Email Address: Enter in an address where you would like the email to show from.
•To Email Address: Enter where you would like the email to be sent.
•SMTP Server Address: Enter the SMTP server address.
•Enable Authentication: If your server requires authentication, click the checkbox.
•Account Name: Enter the required information.
•Password: Enter the required information.

Step 4: Finally, you can have the log emailed to you when it is full by checking the On Log Full: option and/or use a schedule that was previously created to email the log to the email address that was provided.

Tags: DIR Series, DIR-660, Email Notification, series router

SMTP uses a standard port which is 25 so there isn´t an option to add or change the port, if your application uses a port other than port 25 then it will not be compatible.

The following instructions provide an example of how Email Settings should be setup, the default port used is 25(D-Link DIR-660 as example).

Step 1: Log into the router.

For the DIR model routers, the Email Settings can be found under the TOOLS tab.

Step 2: Put a check box in Enable Email Notification.

Step 3: In the field From Email Address: put in an address where you would like the email to show from and in the To Email Address: put where you would like the email to be sent. If your server requires authentication put a check in the box Enable Authentication: and enter the required information for Account Name: and Password:

Step 4: Finally, you can have the log emailed to you when it is full by checking the On Log Full: option and/or use a schedule that was previously created to email the log to the email address that was provided.

Tags: DIR-660, SMTP

A NAT 3 situation is connecting trough a router and not having the required ports opened or not connected trough the DMZ.

If your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is DSL, it’s essential to have your modem bridged. Using the DMZ of the DSL modem with your network router is also not a guaranteed solution. Your ISP should assist in bridging the modem.

D-Link DIR series routers(DIR-615,DIR-655,DIR-660) are UPnP enabled. If your game console is also UPnP enabled, the router will permit opening ports with the auto configuration from the console.

When the device is not UPnP enabled, manual port setup is required.

Xbox Live requires ports:
· TCP 80
· UDP 88
· UDP 3074
· TCP 3074
· UDP 53
· TCP 53

PS3 requires ports:
· TCP 80
· TCP 443
· TCP 5223
· UDP 3478
· UDP 3479
· UDP 3658 should also be opened for voice chat.

Step 1: Assign your console a Static IP Address on the Network settings. You may chose the IP – 192.168.0.253 / 255.255.255.0 / 192.168.0.1

Step 2: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.

Step 3: Navigate to the Port Forwarding page in the Advanced tab.

Step 4: Enable and name the rule and type in the IP address of the console. Include the ports with commas and dashes when in range. Or you may create additional rules.

Step 5: Click on Save Settings to apply the rule.

Step 6: Run the Network test in your console.

If Port Forwarding fails, set the IP address of the console in the DMZ page, but remove the previously configured ports.

Tags: DIR-655, DIR-660, DMZ, NAT, PS3, xbox

D-Link® is proud to present the new Limited Edition Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router (DIR-660). Introducing new cutting edge technology, D-Link raises the bar once again by incorporating the industry’s first OLED display on the router that monitors your network activity. Created around the idea of “You can never have too much information,” the Network Activity Display provides time-saving benefits for network specialists and the casual network administrator alike.

With a luminous and vivid display, pertinent information will be relayed to you on-demand. Whether you want to monitor your network’s health or are unsure of network settings, you can quickly check all of your router security types, network connectivity, wireless network names, and other settings.

ADVANCED NETWORK SECURITY

Since security is a large concern for networks, the DIR-660 provides the strongest level of wireless protection available to you today: WPA2™. The defense doesn’t stop there. The Internet can be a cesspool of viruses ready to invade your home and hackers looking to steal your identity. To help combat these potential threats, the DIR-660 provides you with Dual Active Firewalls and a host of harm negating features to keep the information where it belongs.

WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES

Create a wireless network to share high-speed Internet access with computers, game consoles, or media players from greater distances in your home or office.

XTREME N™ ROUTER BENEFITS

* Intelligent Wireless Prioritization Technology.
* Xtreme N technology allows for farther home coverage*.
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* Network Activity Display for on-demand network information.Secure your wireless network using advanced WEP™, WPA™, or WPA2™ encryption.
* Easy to get started with D-Link’s new Quick Router Setup Wizard.
* Supports Good Neighbor Policy – will not interfere with other wireless networks.
* Backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices including game consoles and digital media players.

Tags: DIR-660