Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router.
August 2009
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The editors liked
Two wireless broadband networks for both Web surfing and video streaming
More robust 5GHz signal
Easy setup
Printer sharing
Automatic bandwidth prioritization.
Two radios for simultaneous dualband operation
Gigabit WAN and LAN with > 200 Mbps routing speed
> 200 Mbps combined wireless throughput
USB server for storage and printers
Simultaneous dual band support exploits IEEE 802.11n throughput potential
Good simultaneous dual-band performance
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
Dualband transmit capability
USB port supports 3G
Network access to attached printers
Hard drives. Simultaneous dual-band mode. Offers extensive networking features
Including powerful access scheduler and guest access provisions.
Virtual networked USB port
Mobile router capability
True dual-band
Intuitive and responsive browser interface
Gigabit LAN and WAN
Easy to set up
Support separate wireless networks for guests
Convenient preset settings.
The editors didn't like
Installation wizard doesnt play on Macs
Tech support staff not well versed on Macs.
USB device sharing is one Windows client at a time
Lower routing throughput than the A1
The CDbased setup wizard is for Windows only
Not Macintosh.
Not the fastest throughput or longest range
Bland design
Dualband performance was mediocre
Wi-Fi performance in mixed mode is below average at long distances.
Abstract: 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 good..
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 extra, an...
Two radios for simultaneous dualband operation, Gigabit WAN and LAN with > 200 Mbps routing speed, > 200 Mbps combined wireless throughput, USB server for storage and printers
USB device sharing is one Windows client at a time, Lower routing throughput than the A1
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 Frames....
USB port supports 3G cellular modems & networking for printers/hard drives, Advanced configuration features and access control, Dualband transmit capability
USB port supports 3G, network access to attached printers, hard drives. Simultaneous dual-band mode. Offers extensive networking features, including powerful access scheduler and guest access provisions.
Wi-Fi performance in mixed mode is below average at long distances.
The D-Link DIR-825 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router provides some remarkable capabilities and overall good performance at a very reasonable price....
Two wireless broadband networks for both Web surfing and video streaming; more robust 5GHz signal; easy setup; printer sharing; automatic bandwidth prioritization.
Installation wizard doesnt play on Macs; tech support staff not well versed on Macs.
While D-Link is taking steps to demystify home networking for average users, wed like to remind them that there are plenty of Macs in the home. We like that theres an easy software wizard on the included CD, but its only for Windows users. There ...
Virtual networked USB port; mobile router capability; true dual-band; intuitive and responsive browser interface; gigabit LAN and WAN; easy to set up; support separate wireless networks for guests; convenient preset settings.
Slow mixed mode performance; range could be better; bulky design.
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 appeal. Price range...
